The Style Stories Podcast

• Style Without Rules: How Street Style Influences Our Personal Style

    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 lover, 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. Dawn & daughters' innovative, stylish aprons: https://www.instagram.com/kistikari/   Follow the host Lisa Gillbe here: https://www.instagram.com/lisegillbestylist/ email Lisa here: [email protected] Work with LIsa: https://www.lisagillbestyle.com/   #personalstyle #personalbrand #fashionpodcast #fashiontrends     

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• Dressing Like Yourself; Where Personal Style Meets Personal Brand

  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.  Please remember to hit the follow button and leave a review. It would mean the world. 🌍   Find Naomi and Sarah here: https://www.creativeworkscollective.com/ 🔗https://www.instagram.com/creative.works.collective/ Work with Lisa on your wardrobe: https://www.lisagillbestyle.com/ 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/lisegillbestylist/   #personalstylist #executive #personalbrand #fashionpodcast

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• How to get an elevated casual wardrobe this Spring

  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.  Please remember to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode and please leave a kind review - it really helps me get up the charts. 🚀   Fashion is visual, so today's episode is accompanied by a BLOG POST. Sign up to my newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/lisagillbestyle/signup Unsubscribe at any time! Or check out Lisa's previous blogs here on her website: https://www.lisagillbestyle.com/ Follow Lisa on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lisegillbestylist/ #fashionpodcast #personalstyle #springoutfitideas

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• How to look good on camera - the visual revolution

  Lots of us now have to be on camera for work, in interviews, meetings, pitches or for business. Today I was joined by media training expert Roz Morris to chat about how you can look professional and have real presence online. Roz has written a book all about this called The Visual Revolution Guidebook, packed with tips on how to look good on camera with a section all about podcasting and I get a mention! Roz showcases The Style Stories Podcast and gives tips on starting your own. This is the world we now live in - digital and online and to get ahead, it's worth looking more professional and polished online.  All of this ties in with personal style as it's about perception and how you are perceived - another form of communication. What you wear is non-verbal communication and this is an extension of that.  As well as being an author, Roz is an experienced broadcaster, ex-BBC journalist and is the MD of London's leading media training company TV News London. I hope you enjoy this chat!  https://tvnewslondon.co.uk/ Buy Roz's book here   Follow Lisa on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lisegillbestylist/ #mediatraining #image #personalstylepodcast

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• How to get your wardrobe ready for Spring

  Before you even step into the shops this Spring, listen to this podcast and get some pro stylist tips. In this episode we are delving into decluttering the wardrobe and getting really clear on your personal style. It can be really overwhelming looking at all the newness in the shops at this time of year so it makes sense to step back first and reflect on what you really love to wear.  I have some tips on how to find your style and why it really matters.  Also alongside this podcast I have created a shoppable blog with lots of outfit ideas to inspire you. It is such an exciting time of year when we can finally ditch the knits and wear something different.  Check out the shoppable blog right here. https://www.lisagillbestyle.com/blog/springoutfitideas2025 Follow Lisa on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lisegillbestylist/   Enquiries to work with Lisa here: https://www.lisagillbestyle.com/get-in-touch Or just email [email protected] Enjoy the podcast and remember to hit subscribe and leave a review 🙏   #personalstyle #fashionpodcast    

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