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I create stylish, effortless and wearable wardrobes for women and men with ambition.

If you are ready to invest in yourself, I will help you realise your potential.

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STYLING SERVICES

STYLE ADVANTAGE PACKAGE

Combining all of my main services, think of this as the ultimate overhaul of your style & wardrobe. If you’re ready to invest in your confidence, and to discover your style, this is the package for you.

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STYLE refresher

If you have fallen out of love with your wardrobe, this is for you. It is a root and branch review to assess what's working and what isn't, and to fill the gaps and complete your wardrobe.

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identify your style

If it’s been too long since you felt great in your clothes, and if you’re unsure what works best for your colouring, body shape and style, this is the service to instantly boost your confidence.

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virtual styling

For clients that aren’t based in Greater Manchester or Cheshire, I offer virtual styling. I’ll help you to develop a strategy for your wardrobe, and give you clarity on your personal style.

more about virtual styling

In addition to the main packages listed above, I also offer some additional services and am always happy to help with bespoke requests.

other services

testimonials

Martin

"Karina is a fantastic personal stylist and genuinely understands her clients needs. She took time to visit, review my wardrobe and my lifestyle, taking care to listen to what I felt comfortable wearing, and reassured me about what I would suit - colours and style/shape. During our shopping visit, I’d given her a budget and rough wish list, and she’d already selected suitable clothes and accessories for me to try. I usually don’t enjoy clothes shopping and get frustrated and bored easily, so it was a new experience for me and I really enjoyed it! I would highly recommend her and more importantly, she is a really lovely person".
jen

“Working with Karina was an absolute pleasure. After years of ‘nothing to wear’ Karina gave me the confidence to embrace current trends without losing my style and identity. She showed me how to layer, how to mix items to achieve different looks and how to finish an outfit with the perfect accessory.
A fun and brilliant present for a ‘big’ birthday, highlighting that you are never too old to enjoy clothes and feel good in them. Sometimes you just need a little guidance!”
tara

“I booked a wardrobe edit with Karina and it was nothing short of amazing! It's been a great investment, as she showed me what suits my shape and colouring, and how to wear many of my existing clothes in a new way (things that had been sitting in my wardrobe for years, unworn). Karina worked with my style, not imposing hers on me. Turns out, I only need to buy a couple of new pieces (which Karina sent suggestions for after the session). Most of all, it was really fun! I feel younger, slimmer and more confident about my body and what to wear.”
Ross

"Lacking any sense of style or fashion, for years I had always kept my appearance pretty basic. As a man working in the IT industry, sticking to t-shirts, jeans, and trainers, I really tried to minimise the amount of thought and effort I put into my appearance… I can honestly say I was blown away by the end result and was left excited to be able to try new outfits on a daily basis. I feel like the clothes Karina found for me suit me perfectly and I felt a new sense of confidence about my appearance.”
Bobby

“Karina was great. We met at the Trafford Centre and she had everything all picked out for me to try on, everything was my size so no time was wasted. She was also very receptive to my ideas too. The day was really enjoyable and I'd highly recommend Karina to anyone looking for a new look or even just a few items for an upcoming event. Thank you Karina!”
Louise

“Since my wardrobe edit and colour analysis with Karina my life has become so much easier. I only wear clothes that suit my shape and colouring, I have so much more confidence. Karina is extremely knowledgeable, tactful, honest and great to go shopping with!! I'd highly recommend her services to ANYONE!”

Hi, I’m Karina

Personal styling isn’t just about the clothes. As much as I love fashion and trends, they inspire me but they don’t set the ‘rules’. Your style is as unique as your fingerprint.

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STYLE NOTES BLOG

Blog

Karina Taylor

When Your Clothes Stop Fitting, Perhaps Your Body Isn’t the Problem

Karina Taylor

Our bodies change throughout our lives. Weight fluctuates, proportions shift, and the way we feel about our bodies can change too.

That’s not particularly unusual. What is unusual, perhaps, is the expectation that our clothes should continue to fit and flatter us in exactly the same way for years on end.

We don’t expect our hair, our skincare, our shoes or even our lifestyle to stay exactly the same as we get older. Yet we can somehow expect the wardrobe we built five or ten years ago to keep working without any adjustment.

And when it doesn't, we often blame ourselves.

And perhaps, quietly in the back of your mind, there’s the thought that you might fit into it again one day.

I completely understand that. Clothes carry memories. They can remind us of a particular time in our lives, a particular version of ourselves or simply a time when we felt really good.

But if most of your wardrobe is quietly waiting for you to become someone you used to be, it’s not going to make getting dressed any easier today.

Karina Taylor

your wardrobe isn’t the problem. Your decision making is.

Karina Taylor

You're standing in front of a full wardrobe, running ten minutes late, and somehow there's still nothing to wear. Not because the rail is empty. If anything it's the opposite, packed with options that all, for one reason or another, don't quite feel right this morning. So your hand goes where it always goes, to the same jacket you wore last Tuesday, and the Tuesday before that. Not because you love it. Because it's the one thing you're still sure still works.

Karina Taylor

The Wardrobe Basics Myth - What you really need for a Functional, Professional wardrobe

Karina Taylor

You open the doors. You scan the rails. You sigh.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Most busy professional men and women don’t lack clothes - they lack clarity. They have pieces that almost work, outfits that worked once, and a few impulse buys that never quite earned their place. What they don’t have is a dependable system, which means the right basics.

I’m going to redefine what wardrobe basics really mean, and how to choose them with the least amount of stress, thought and time.

Karina Taylor

Your essential guide to getting your wardrobe spring ready – by a stylist and home organiser

Karina Taylor

Spring has finally sprung, and many of us face the same challenge - you’re standing in front of a full wardrobe, looking at a tired collection of clothes that don’t inspire or excite you, and you’re feeling that you have nothing to wear. It’s time to breathe life and new energy back into your everyday outfits. This isn’t about buying a whole new set of clothes, but making a few tweaks and changes to existing outfits and being intentional with your Spring styling to give it a new lease of life.

This is your guide on how to edit and organise your wardrobe and fall back in love with your clothes!

Karina Taylor

Building My Wardrobe the Slow Way - Why Intentional Style Always Wins

Karina Taylor

A slower wardrobe is not about having fewer clothes; it’s about curating a selection of pieces that genuinely serve you. It’s a process of building with intention instead of impulse, choosing items that align with your lifestyle, your goals, and the identity you’re stepping into professionally.

Karina Taylor

How to Find Your Style Again in Midlife - A Practical Guide for Men

Karina Taylor

At this stage of life, you’d think that getting dressed would be easier. After all, you’re older, wiser and more comfortable in your own skin.
But when it comes to clothes, many men find themselves feeling the opposite.

Your waistline may have expanded, the shops seem full of clothes designed for men 20 years younger, trends are coming and going, but you don’t have the energy to chase them.

At some point in midlife, many men realise they’ve stopped paying attention to how they dress — not out of laziness, but because other things took priority. When your life has been focussed on building a career, raising a family, you simply feel ready to take stock. Not to chase trends, but to reconnect with who you are now.

Karina Taylor

why a smaller wardrobe can make you much happier

Karina Taylor

Ever stood in front of a closet bursting at the seams and thought, “I have nothing to wear”?

You’re not alone. In a world of fast fashion and constant trend cycles, it’s easy to feel the pressure to buy in to the latest ‘must-have’ of the season. Also, not feeling confident in your style or navigating a change in lifestyle can make it difficult to let go of things that you feel you might need at some point. The result is that the more you accumulate, the more overwhelmed you feel.

But what if less really is more? What if a smaller wardrobe could actually make you happier?

Karina Taylor

From Invisible to Impactful – how to refresh your style and elevate your professional presence

Karina Taylor

Style is never just about what you wear, it’s about how you ‘are seen’. For many professionals, particularly those in leadership roles, personal style becomes an extension of identity and reflects values, presence, and intention before a single word is spoken. It’s about showing up in a way that feels true to who you are.

One way to bring more clarity and confidence to your personal style is by looking at it through the lens of the leadership archetypes. These archetypes aren’t about job titles or personality tests; they’re about the kind of energy you naturally lead with.

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