Life in Colour

This week is a little bit different! I had planned to talk about style personalities, but sometimes you just have to go with where the conversation takes you.

After a lovely Colour Collective Q&A call this week, I thought I'd bring some of our conversations to the podcast. We covered everything from finding the right foundation and getting a bra fitting to putting together a travel capsule wardrobe and some unexpected places to shop.

In this episode, we're chatting about:

Finding the right foundation: Why your old favourite might not be working for you anymore, the different finishes to consider and why I always recommend trying samples before buying.

Bra fitting: Why getting properly fitted can make such a difference to how your clothes sit and the different styles of bras worth having in your wardrobe.

Travel capsule wardrobes: Making sure you have the right mix of pieces for your destination, the weather and, most importantly, how you actually like to dress.

Activewear and everyday basics: A look at some of the brands my Colour Collective members have been loving, including Active Truth and Paddy Pallin.

Shopping recommendations: Discovering merino basics and some unexpected places to find pieces for your wardrobe.

A little chat about bodies and movement: Learning to work with the body you have today and finding ways to move that work for you.

And I'm also introducing something fun!

14 Days of Outfits is starting next week!

I'm inviting you to shop your own wardrobe alongside me for 14 days. We'll be using a little jar of colours, clothing and accessories to create outfits, try different combinations and get more out of the clothes we already own.

I've created a free workbook to go alongside it, so by the end you'll have your own little outfit playbook to refer back to.

You can find the workbook and join in here: [INSERT LINK]

Links mentioned:

[Join 14 Days of Outfits]

[Join the Colour Collective]

The Colour Collective is where we have these conversations every month. It's a lovely community of women who enjoy talking all things colour, fashion and style, and I'd love you to join us.

Thanks for listening!

Ashley x 💕

The Accessories Rule That Can Change Your Whole Outfit

Have you ever put on an outfit and thought it was just missing something?

Before you head out to buy something new, take another look at what you already have. Accessories can completely change the way an outfit looks and feels, and you don't need to follow a whole lot of rules to make them work.

In this episode, I'm chatting about how to use accessories to add colour, shape and personality to your wardrobe, and why a few simple changes can make your existing clothes feel fresh again.

In this episode:

How accessories can bring an outfit together

Using colour, jewellery, scarves, belts and bags to change things up

How the same outfit can feel completely different with different accessories

Why experimenting with your style should be fun

Your styling challenge

Choose an outfit you wear regularly and try styling it three different ways using accessories you already own.

Take photos and see which combination feels most like you!

Want help making your wardrobe work for you?

The Style Reset is my five-week, one-on-one styling experience. I have three remaining spots for 2026, with bookings closing soon.

[Find out more about The Style Reset]

💕 Ashley

With Black Friday and the sales season coming up, I want to talk about something that might feel a little controversial: shopping the sales rack.

This isn't about saying you should never buy anything on sale, and it certainly isn't about judging anyone's budget. There's a difference between buying something you already want when it goes on sale and heading straight to the sales rack to see what bargains you can find.

In this episode, I'm talking about the psychology behind our shopping habits, why we sometimes buy clothes we don't actually want, and how shopping for a bargain can leave us with a wardrobe full of things we never wear.

We'll chat about:

Why shopping the sales rack can become an impulse habit

How the beliefs we grew up with can influence the way we shop

The hidden cost of buying clothes just because they're cheap

Why I would rather you buy one or two things you love than five things you don't wear

How to shop with more intention and make better decisions for your wardrobe

Why it's okay to try things on and leave without buying anything

The simple question I want you to ask yourself before your next purchase

The question to remember: If you wouldn't buy it at full price, why are you buying it just because it's on sale?

Want help building a wardrobe you love?

My Style Reset is a five-week, one-to-one programme where we work together on your colours, personal style, wardrobe and the mindset behind your shopping decisions.

I have three spots available before the end of 2026.

Click here for more information on joining The Style Reset

Mentioned in this episode

Nine Ways to Plan Your Spring & Summer Wardrobe – link here

The 4 Jean Cuts That Actually Suit You in Your 40s+ – link here

Style Goal Setting for 2026 – link here

Thanks so much for listening to Life in Colour. If this episode has made you think differently about your shopping habits, I'd love you to share it with a friend who might find it helpful, too.

Ashley x

Jeans are in every woman’s wardrobe, but there are so many cuts out there that it can get really overwhelming. In this episode I simplify it so you can go shopping knowing exactly what to try on. I cover the one thing that affects how jeans fit more than the cut itself, four cuts that work in your 40s, and the washes and fit tips to look for before you buy.

Want to see what I’m describing? I’ve put it all in an article on Substack, with pictures: [link]

Working with me

Private Style & Colour Session with Ashley: an hour together where we go through your colours, your body shape and your style, and you leave knowing what to buy and what to leave on the rack. Book here: Book a Private Styling Session

Virtual Colour Analysis: not sure what your colours are yet? Find your palette from home: Book A Colour Analysis

Any questions, DM me on Instagram, I’m there. https://www.instagram.com/lovingcolour__/?hl=en


About Ashley:
Hi, I’m Ashley, the founder of Loving Colour. I’m wearing more colour in my 40s than ever, and I couldn’t love it more. When I’m not working, you’ll find me travelling with the kids, teaching myself piano and sewing, or walking on the beach, my favourite way to unwind. I’m a personal colour analyst and stylist in Sydney, helping women find the colours that suit them and build a wardrobe they love getting dressed from. Find me at lovingcolour.au.

Spring/summer is here & if you’re standing in front of your wardrobe wondering where to even start, this one’s for you. I’m sharing 9 ways to plan your spring/summer wardrobe and I promise it’s less overwhelming than it sounds.

We talk about what to do before you buy a single thing, how to set goals that actually stick, and the one goal I think every one of us needs a little more of :) I cover where to start with a wardrobe audit and why you need a joy goal.

Press play, grab a notebook, and by the end you’ll know exactly where to begin. Want to go deeper? If this episode hit home, I’d love to plan your spring& summer wardrobe with you in a private 1:1 session. Book here: [click link] Any questions, DM me on Instagram, I’m there.

About Ashley:
Hi, I’m Ashley, the founder of Loving Colour. I’m wearing more colour in my 40s than ever, and I couldn’t love it more. When I’m not working, you’ll find me travelling with the kids, teaching myself piano and sewing, or walking on the beach, my favourite way to unwind. I’m a personal colour analyst and stylist in Sydney, helping women find the colours that suit them and build a wardrobe they love getting dressed from. Find me at lovingcolour.au.