Style for Life

In this episode as the summer here in New Zealand is (mostly lol) in full swing Stephanie unpacks what she is seeing the the shops that you can buy now.  

Stephanie explains how to wear these trends and also how things can be recycled from years gone by...  

The trends explored in this issue are: 

1. Chocolate brown 

2. Long full skirts 

3. Co-ords - this is matching tops and bottoms 

4. The Pantone colour of the year - 'Cloud dancer’ which is just white 

5. Low rise wider legged jeans

6. Low rise longer shorts

7. Some shorter shorts low rise 

8. 90's slip dresses and camisole tops

9. One shouldered and asymmetric tops 

10. Chunky necklaces and jewellery

11. Birkenstocks and lattice footwear

A big thank you to our sponsor Image Innovators. 

https://imageinnovators.com/

Feel free to contact me if you some help with your style.  

https://www.brightred.co.nz/

Have a great week...

At this busy time of the year, it is really challenging to find time to prioritise self-care.  In this episode, Stephanie discusses the stats around exercise adherence and reiterates the recommended guidelines for exercise.  She also covers the common barriers to exercise and what the health impacts are of not exercising. 
 
She then gives some top tips to get you moving at this time of the year: 
 

Make it enjoyable. 

Pair up with others/buddy system 

Start small and build habits 

Schedule exercise 

Set goals 

Track progress 

Give yourself a non-food reward 

Know your ‘why’ and let it motivate you

Focus on how it makes you feel 

Stay consistent 

 
She troubleshoots all the issues that can get in the way and provides practical tips to help you navigate the challenges that inevitably come up.  
 
For help with all things motivation and exercise, please contact Steph 
 
https://www.brightred.co.nz/accountability-coaching
 
Thank you to Image Innovators for their amazing sponsorship of this podcast.  
 
https://imageinnovators.com/

In May of 2025 it was my great pleasure to sign Melody up for a 6 month accountability coaching package.  She came to me feeling extremely body conscious,  exhausted and very frustrated with her health outcomes.  We had a long conversation and made a plan for her that worked with her busy family with two small children and a husband and got started.  
 
This podcast tells Melody’s story and it really is a story of transformation,  finding herself again after babies and becoming the best version of herself.  Without giving too much away have a listen and hear for yourself how it all unfolded.  Warning you might need a tissue as things get a little emotional (in a great way)….. 
 
Check out the link below if you want to find out more about accountability coaching or any of the services I offer.
 
https://www.brightred.co.nz/accountability-coaching
 
Many thanks to Clare Maxfield from Image Innovators for her amazing support of the podcast.  I am very grateful.  
 
https://imageinnovators.com/

Today we’re bringing you one of our most popular episodes of 2025, a listener favourite we’re re-releasing for Boxing Day while we take a short break.

I was so privileged to interview my beautiful friend Shannon-Leigh Litt who is in the middle of attempting to break the Guiness world record for the most number of consecutive ultra marathons run - this is over 51kms per day.  Today she completed ultra 382 - the current record is 200.  

Listen for some super heated inspiration from this incredible athlete and human.  

Thank you Shannon and best of luck with your amazing journey.

Today we’re bringing you one of our most popular episodes of 2025, a listener favourite we’re re-releasing while we take a short break.

In this episode, Stephanie shares her journey of packing light for an extended holiday.

She discusses her strategies for choosing the right bags, selecting essential clothing, and organising her items using packing cells.

Stephanie talks about the importance of comfort in footwear and shares her go-to travel snacks. She also covers toiletries and personal care items, and concludes with a checklist for her carry-on essentials, all while aiming to travel efficiently and avoid overpacking.

For resources and information around accountability coaching and personal styling, check out: https://www.brightred.co.nz/ For info on the cotopaxi bag, check out: https://www.cotopaxi.co.nz/