Show Notes

In this episode of the Style Stories podcast, host Lisa Gillbe speaks with Danielle from My Circular Wardrobe about the booming pre-loved clothing market and the importance of sustainability in fashion. They discuss the stigma surrounding secondhand clothing, the evolution of personal style, and the benefits of shopping pre-loved. Danielle shares her journey in establishing her business and how it aims to make secondhand shopping a luxurious and enjoyable experience. The conversation emphasizes the need for a shift in mindset towards sustainable fashion and the value of unique, curated pieces.

Takeaways

The pre-worn fashion market is currently worth £100 billion and growing. Sustainability and unique style are driving the secondhand clothing trend. My Circular Wardrobe was founded to make secondhand shopping luxurious and affordable. There is a significant stigma attached to buying secondhand clothing. The mindset around secondhand fashion has shifted towards sustainability awareness. Charity shops only keep about 10% of the stock they receive. Many people have unworn clothes with tags still on them in their wardrobes. Experimenting with personal style is essential for self-expression. It's important to trust your instincts when it comes to fashion choices. Shopping pre-loved can lead to better quality clothing at a fraction of the price.

Sound bites

"The pre-worn fashion market is booming!" "There's enough clothes to dress for generations!" "It's important to experiment with your style."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Circular Fashion and Pre-Loved Clothing 02:12 The Birth of My Circular Wardrobe 10:05 Shifting Mindsets: The Stigma of Secondhand Fashion 15:14 Personal Style Influences and Evolution 22:17 Finding Your Unique Style in Pre-Loved Fashion

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Trust Your Instincts: Unlocking Personal Style from the Inside Out

Host: Lisa Gillbe, Personal Stylist | London, UK

Episode Snapshot: In this episode, Lisa reveals how to tap into your instincts to discover a personal style that’s 100% you. She spills the two biggest reasons your wardrobe isn’t working, and exactly how to fix them. Forget chasing trends or copying influencers. The real secret? It’s already in you. Save time, money, and energy with Lisa’s golden tips, straight from years spent inside hundreds of wardrobes.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why your gut is your best stylist—and how to start listening to it

• The two major mistakes sabotaging your wardrobe (and what to do instead)

• How to stop looking outside for inspiration and find your signature style within

• Lisa’s top strategies to build a wardrobe you love—no more wasted shopping trips or unworn clothes

• Why the most stylish people dress for themselves (and how you can too)

Why Listen? If you’re tired of second-guessing every outfit and want a style that feels effortless, this episode is your shortcut. Lisa’s fresh, no-nonsense perspective will transform the way you think about getting dressed. Expect practical advice, a confidence boost, and the inside scoop from someone who’s seen it all.

Don’t miss: Lisa’s simple exercises to unlock your style instincts and a pep talk to help you stop comparing and start owning your look.

Hit play and start building a wardrobe that works for you, not against you—because the best style is YOUR style.

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Summary Lisa Gillbe, a top personal stylist, reveals how to conquer summer workwear—no matter how high the temperature climbs. Discover her expert tips for staying cool, stylish, and polished in the office, even during a heatwave. From must-have wardrobe essentials to the season’s hottest trends (hello, Bermuda shorts and crochet shoes!), Lisa shares practical ideas to help you look sharp and feel confident, all summer long.

Takeaways

• Lisa Gillbe brings 15 years of personal styling expertise.

• Beat the heat: Dress smartly without breaking the corporate dress code.

• Nail your personal style for effortless outfit choices.

• Declutter for a wardrobe that works.

• Bermuda shorts and wide-leg trousers are this summer’s power players.

• Structured pieces = instant polish.

• Shirt dresses and crochet shoes are must-try trends.

• Details matter—elevate your basics with thoughtful touches.

Sound Bites

• "Always declutter the wardrobe."

• "Bermuda shorts are huge this season!"

• "Crochet shoes are everywhere this season!"

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Summer Workwear 02:49 Understanding Personal Style and Wardrobe Clarity 04:25 Introduction to Summer Workwear 07:05 Key Trends in Professional Summer Attire 10:04 Essential Summer Workwear Pieces 12:44 Styling Tips for a Polished Look 15:53 Final Recommendations and Conclusion

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Summer Event Special Episode

Show Notes: In this dazzling episode of The Style Stories Podcast, Lisa Gillbe—an experienced personal stylist with 15 years helping professionals elevate their wardrobes—sits down with the brilliant and renowned milliner Rachel Skinner. Rachel trained with the UK’s top milliners and is a co-founder of the British Hat Guild. She’s created exquisite hats for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, Kate Moss, Elle Macpherson, Mick Jagger, and many more.

Summer events are the perfect excuse to dress up, but finding the ideal dress and matching hat can feel overwhelming. Rachel shares expert insights on different hat styles, how to pair hats with dresses, and where to shop for stunning summer eventwear. They also explore the growing trend of hat and dress rental, pre-loved options, and designer pieces that make a statement without breaking the bank.

Whether you’re heading to the races, a wedding, Henley, or a mother-of-the-bride occasion, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice to help you shine with confidence and style. Don’t miss this exclusive conversation that will transform how you approach summer dressing!

Tune in now and get ready to turn heads this season!

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Struggling to look sharp when the temperature rises? You’re not alone! In this episode, Lisa Gillbe London dives deep into the art of summer workwear—how to keep your cool and maintain your professional edge, even when the city heat is on.

Work wear has evolved, how to look current, stylish AND professional this summer

• Is business casual still the answer, or is there a new dress code in town?

• Why is tailoring making a comeback, and how can you tap into this trend without overheating?

• What’s the real cost of looking “too beachy” at work—and why does your professional image matter more than ever?

Lisa shares:

• The sweet spot between comfort and credibility—no more feeling trussed up or, worse, underdressed.

• The essential pieces you need for a summer capsule wardrobe that works as hard as you do.

• Why investing in your workwear is investing in your career—and how to make smart choices that last.

If you’ve ever opened your wardrobe and thought, “I have nothing to wear,” this episode is for you! Lisa’s practical tips and expert advice will help you build a versatile, stylish summer work wardrobe—so you can look polished, feel confident, and focus on what really matters.

Ready to upgrade your summer style? 👉 Check out the accompanying blog and shop all Lisa’s top picks here: Summer Workwear Professional Style

Don’t miss out—hit play and step up your summer workwear game!

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Unwritten Style: How Street Influence Frees Us from Fashion Rules with Dawn Pedersen, Co-Founder & Creative Director at Trendzine/TRENDZOOM

In this episode, I’m joined by Dawn Pedersen—trend forecaster, co-founder of Trendzine, and Creative Director at TRENDZOOM. Dawn’s expertise is in reading the cultural landscape: she draws inspiration from street style, mood, and the echoes of past trends to predict where fashion is heading next.

We dive into the powerful influence of what real people are wearing on the street and how this collective mood shapes not just trends, but how we all feel about getting dressed. As Dawn explains, street style has become a global language of self-expression, reflecting shifts in music, art, technology, and culture.

Fashion is no longer dictated by magazines or the runway alone—instead, inspiration is everywhere, and anyone can find their people and their style online.

We discuss the liberating shift away from being told what we “should” wear, and how digital communities give us the freedom to curate a wardrobe that feels authentic and personal. This episode is packed with insight on building a wardrobe that reflects who you are, not just what’s “in.”

We also go on a journey through fashion history, from Coco Chanel’s revolutionary impact in the 1920s—freeing women from restrictive clothing and championing comfort and self-expression—to the present day, where every era’s mood can be recognized in a single photograph.

We explore how fashion is always a product of its time and place, influenced by everything from film to politics to street culture.

Key Topics:

• How street style predicts and reflects the collective mood

• The end of being “slaves to trends” and the rise of authentic personal style

• The digital revolution in finding style inspiration and community

• Fashion as a mirror of cultural, social, and artistic movements

• The ongoing legacy of icons like Coco Chanel in shaping how we dress today

Whether you’re a fashion stylist, a trend-watcher, or just want to feel more at home in your own wardrobe, this episode will help you see your clothes—and your influences—in a whole new light.

Connect with Dawn Pederson:

• LinkedIn

• Trendzine/TRENDZOOM

• See the street style shots from Dawn's research here: https://www.instagram.com/trendzinenet/?hl=en-gb

Tune in and get inspired to break the rules, find your influences, and dress for who you truly are.

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Today I was joined by Naomi and Sarah from Creative Works Collective to discuss personal branding, personal style and how they are deeply connected. To get a wardrobe that truly feels like you, it's important to know what that looks like! Not many people take the time to step back and really think about that and what that means.

Instead they get caught up in life and buy clothes randomly ending up with a wardrobe that makes no sense and doesn't feel good. The best style is YOUR style and if you can learn how to express that it is really powerful.

That's why I invited personal branding experts Naomi and Sarah to come on and have a discussion around this. We are all better when we have the confidence to be ourselves, to be true to our values and what is important to us.

The same is true in what we choose to wear. We are saying something with our clothes and often that is the first impression people get of us before we've even said a thing!

We discussed this and lots more including our mutual obsession with the brand ME&Em which has now gone over to America.

I hope you enjoy today's discussion; it makes you think differently about your style and wardrobe.

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Do you feel like you wear the same things on repeat and always default to the easiest option? Maybe you'd love to look a bit more pulled together but don't know where to start? This episode is for you!

Most of us need a smart/casual wardrobe these days but it's easy to veer too far towards casual and before you know it you are feeling scruffy and bored of your wardrobe. Let's switch things up for Spring!

I am a personal stylist based in London UK and have some easy tips to elevate your wardrobe and give you a confidence boost.

In this episode I am also covering the hot trends for Spring, what you can expect to see people wearing and how to incorporate those looks into your own wardrobe. If you want some easy styling hacks and outfit ideas then tune in to this episode.

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