Do You Dare To Dream?!
Alex Standley
?? Award Winning Personal Stylist & Speaker | Empowering Trailblazing Female Entrepreneurs & Leaders | ?? Style That Commands Stages & Creates Legacies | 20 Years Experience in the Fashion Industry | Sustainable Style |
What a week!?
What's something you have done (or want to do) that really pushes you out of your comfort zone but sky rockets your growth? Hit reply to let me know!
I had the honour of being a part of this year's TEDx St Albans event, themed around curiosity, it was sensational! The diverse topics and inspiring stories showcased the incredible creativity and hard work of every speaker. You must check out the YouTube videos when they go live!
I absolutely loved leading the Lunchtime Sustainable Style session. We explored how curiosity can transform our fashion choices to reduce our impact on people and the planet. It was powerful to shift perspectives on fashion and reconnecting with yourself to improve the world, whilst sharing my personal journey. Do check out the sustainable fashion experts who joined me: Clementine Imparato, Beatrice Turner, and Emma Thompson.
If you're looking for an inspirational speaker for your next corporate, social or business event, drop me an email to have a chat about what you’re looking for. I’d love to share my expertise on sustainable style, confidence and female empowerment!
Sunday Sustainable Fashion Picks
Do you know all the ways you can shop preloved?
The next instalment in our series on some of the amazing stall holders from The Good Clothes Show is Dare to Dream Vintage (find my full edit on instagram)
Dare to Dream offer handpicked, unique vintage for wardrobe, wedding and home. I was so impressed with the attention to detail on all of the garments on their stand, it really showed the care and attention that goes into selecting each and every item.?
There was something for everyone, from stunning vintage sequins, to bold colours and pretty florals. The boxy wool jacket with gorgeous statement gold buttons and bright colours was one of my favourite pieces, a 90's piece, made in England.
If you’d like to take advantage of my knowledge and expertise on preloved and sustainable fashion brands, trends and style, why not book in for a Personal Shopping session online or in person? Saving you time and money and finding the perfect pieces to elevate your style for every occasion. Find out more and book online HERE...
Things I Enjoyed This Week...
Did you see all of the hype around the M&S x Bella Freud collection this week? I was intrigued as I've always loved her designs, and had a look both in store and online, but didn't purchase anything. It was good to see that mainly 100% natural materials were used for the collection and I loved the use of Bella's trademark slogans. But I don't really enjoy being one of hundreds wearing the same thing, I prefer to create my own unique style and not get caught up in the hype! You will likely find pieces on Vinted and eBay within a few weeks.
Did you buy into it? Let me know what you bought if you did!
It was also great to be featured in Hemel Today this week about our upcoming Charity Fashion Show, you can read the feature here and find out more detail about it below...
Charity Fashion Show
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at our Preloved Fashion Show, a unique AW24 trend event supporting Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care Charity!?
Join us at Pendley Manor in Tring as we unveil the hottest Autumn/Winter trends—all sourced preloved from local RGP charity shops.
What to Expect:
- Timeless Trends: Discover styles that not only shine this season but will also remain relevant in your wardrobe long term.
- Seasonal Colours: We’ll highlight key seasonal colors to help you refresh your look without breaking the bank.
- Sustainable Fashion: Learn how to shop sustainably with second-hand items from Rennie Grove’s charity shops and eBay store, reducing your impact on the planet while staying stylish.
I will demonstrate how to translate these trends into outfits you can recreate at home.?After the catwalk presentation, you can shop the models' outfits and my curated trend edit, with all proceeds going directly to the charity.
Ask the Expert: Have style questions? I'll be available to offer personalised advice throughout the night.?
Don’t miss this chance to be inspired while making a difference! Secure your tickets now on the link HERE, and join us for a night of fashion with purpose.
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5 个月Love that you are absolutely smashing it Alex Standley, and yet in person you are such a humble and thoughtful person. It just goes to show that authenticity, passion (and your innate talent) are infectious - we want to hear more from you! ??
I help B Corp Founders, Ethical Business Owners, Sustainability Practitioners & Social Entrepreneurs become Bestselling Authors and Thought Leaders | Publisher, Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker
5 个月Such an inspiring post! Your involvement with TEDx and passion for fashion is truly commendable. Keep shining and inspiring!
A great update! What a week! I’m like you in preferring to wear unique clothes rather than a branded piece. Loving your thoughts on sustainable fashion.
Director of Marketing at Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care | Strategically Targeted Charity Sector Marketing | Engaged Stakeholders | Fundraising & Events Marketing | Hertfordshire & Buckinghamshire
5 个月Thank you for the mention - talking on your style panels has really taken me out of my own comfort zone but I'm so pleased that audiences so far have found them engaging and even inspirational! Can't wait for the fashion show to see how you put unconnected items together to create the most amazing outfits ??
You are a great example of consistent activity while following your passion and dreams, Alex?????