I don’t think I’m alone in feeling like my style tastes have changed dramatically over the past few years. The pandemic, having two children, and just generally spending a lot more time at home has shifted the way I look at what I wear. In some ways it felt like I was beginning part of my personal style journey from scratch. Finding your feet is the tricky part, and it’s here that tools that instantly help you refine and define can make a world of difference. Exactly why I appreciate NY-based stylist Allison Bornstein’s approach to personal style so much.…

The biggest thing I’ve taken away from all my years of shopping pre-loved has been patience. Especially for more obscure items. The timing has to be just right. You need to be actively seeking out said item, at the same time someone is choosing to list it (on any number of re-sale sites), and crossing fingers that the price the seller is asking is in line with what you’re willing to spend. At this point I’ve lost count of the number of times the stars have aligned, only to lose out as I can’t wrap my head around the asking…

Filing this one under tonal outfits to recreate. Clearly having a bit of a moment with the colour blue, in desaturated – yet rich – tones. The only thing that really feels “out of the box” for me with this outfit is the colour combo. Which, if you’re opting to add in colour, is another tip. Go with items you know well and wear often. This can be said for adding in new colours, but also when adding in new silhouettes. You’ll already have a good frame of reference, so the integration feels more effortless and like less “work”. Wearing…