Styling for Success: Personal Stylist Shares Tips on Confidence, Sustainability, and Personal Branding - Alex Standley

Diaries of Badass Bosses is hosted by Penny Joyner-Platt (⁠the-plattform.com⁠) and Tigz Rice (⁠tigzrice.com⁠). Guest Alex Standley of Luxe Leopard Lifestyle (luxeleopardlifestyle.co.uk). Produced by Connor Wells (⁠connorwells.com⁠).

Welcome to Diaries of Badass Bosses, the podcast series that explores the journeys of entrepreneurs and businesses who have made waves in their industries.

In this series, we'll dive into the stories of people who have overcome obstacles, taken risks, and blazed their own trails to success. From startups to established companies, we'll hear from founders who have built their businesses from the ground up, and from CEOs who have taken the reins and transformed their organisations.

In this episode of "Diaries of Badass Bosses," hosts Penny and Tigz are joined by Alex Standley, a personal stylist and entrepreneur passionate about sustainability in fashion. They discuss the impact of clothes and personal style on one's confidence, especially in professional settings. Alex shares her journey from working for Amazon and Marks & Spencer to starting her own business, Luxe Leopard Lifestyle, during maternity leave. She aims to help women reclaim their confidence through fashion, offering personalised colour analysis, wardrobe decluttering tips, and advice on sustainable shopping practices. Alex also discusses the importance of personal branding in business and shares her experiences as a stylist and entrepreneur.

Key Takeaways:

- Clothing and personal style significantly influence one's mood, self-perception, and professional image

- Adapting one's wardrobe to life changes and work environments is crucial for maintaining confidence and a strong personal brand

- Personalized colour analysis and wardrobe decluttering can help individuals reimagine their style and boost confidence

- Sustainable fashion practices, such as secondhand shopping, are essential for both environmental and economic reasons

- Networking and building relationships are key to success as an entrepreneur in the fashion industry

Chapter Breakdown:

00:03 Introduction to the "Diaries of Badass Bosses" podcast

01:30 The influence of clothing and fashion on mood and self-perception

03:00 Adapting wardrobe to body shape changes and life events

04:00 Maintaining a professional image in corporate and casual environments

07:01 Educational backgrounds and the impact of work environments on clothing choices

11:58 Alex Standley's journey from Amazon to launching Luxe Leopard Lifestyle

18:01 Personalised color analysis for clients beyond traditional seasonal categorisation

24:22 Tips for decluttering and reimagining one's wardrobe

32:19 Sustainability in the fashion industry and Alex's environmentally mindful practices

39:00 Alex's personal branding package for clients

41:59 A typical day as a stylist and balancing entrepreneurial responsibilities

43:01 The importance of networking for building relationships and support

47:09 The psychological impact of colour in fashion and personal branding

54:00 Alex's best secondhand finds and the potential of pre-loved fashion

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