Kerry Finlay - Style Coach

28/04/2026

Every client is different.
Every wardrobe needs are different.
Every budget is different.
The care, guidance & confidence boost is the same.
Hallelujah.

Let’s work together 🤍

10/04/2026

This is more often than not why your wardrobe isn’t working for you….. you’re shopping for 3 reasons but not the right reason.

1. You’re frustrated, feel 💩 and need an emotional quick pick me up dopamine hit from a gushy sales person….(they can sniff you out a mile away) and you come home with a quick fix but not the right fix….

2. You’re bored and hitting the shops is a form of entertainment and filling time. Window shopping ALWAYS ends up with a bag coming home but not necessarily something you need….

3. You got “over influenced”, had FOMO and bought something that might have been amazing on the content creator on IG but isn’t necessarily amazing on you….

This is where having a PLAN comes into play. Shopping with knowledge not only with your best colours and body shape in mind, but where to build a wardrobe that tells a story about your personality, works for your lifestyle AND within your budget….

That’s where I can come in. I’ve been a personal style coach and personal shopper for 15 years this month and would love to help you shop intentionally and have a wardrobe that works for you 🤍

Tell me below ⬇️ What shopping trap do you often fall into? Reason 1, 2 or 3?

I’m 40 something Kiwi Mum of 3 teens & personal style coach, here to inspire women to dress with confidence and simplify this whole personal style thing….

01/04/2026

No more awkward holes! I recently discovered a bespoke belting system by that allows you to tailor your fit plus it comes with 2 buckles to style with. How good?!

Tan and gold hardware available too (we just need a navy and ivory option and I’ll be an extra happy lass)

AD/ Kindly Gifted 🤍

26/03/2026

The best time to shop is SALE time! Get your Autumn/ Winter wardrobe sorted before this weather sets in.
My Easter week availability below.

06/03/2026

Are you looking at your wardrobe with an “ugh” and staring down the barrel of starting another season going around the same mountain of more clutter, more confusion, still not quite cutting it?
This blog is for you 👌🏻

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Reasons why your wardrobe isn’t working for you Styling Winter wardrobe blues hitting hard already before the seasons even started? Let’s have a chat about why your wardrobe just isn’t cutting it anymore. As a personal stylist working with women from all walks of life (and I’ve been in my fa...

25/02/2026

Personal style is an evolution of life chapters, preferences and personality. I often help my clients tap into their personal style by thinking of it as a pyramid.
Your key personality at the top and your 2 undercurrents below.

Mine is PRACTICAL - always! I have to be comfortable and I like to look casual and relaxed - that’s me while my undercurrents are POLISHED & PRETTY. I like to add a little elevation to my casual look while also feeling feminine.

What are your three words? Tell me below 🤍

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20/02/2026

Love a little affordable tee update.
These three from came home with me 🛒

Which is your fave?

18/02/2026

40 somethings can play with the cool kids right?! Boxy long sleeve tees are everywhere atm and perfect for this time of year on the downward slope to Autumn.

Forever a sucker for pink, still obsessing over brown and love sandwich styling - the shoes are perfect for this tee! 🌸🤎

Tee - JUST dropped!
Jeans - old faves
Sneakers - always

01/02/2026

Hey ladies, phew….
Now the kids are back at school, let’s chat your 2026 personal style intentions and address those wardrobe frustrations, colour confusion, the over spending, the under wearing, the clutter and the lack of confidence in what should be a joy.

I’m an everyday Mum and personal style coach, with over 15 years experience specializing in simple, affordable and realistic style solutions for women just like you.

Ways we can work together:

Personal shopping
Colour Analysis
Style Basics (in studio coming soon!)
Wardrobe Auditing
Group workshops
Community events

Let’s chat about the best way we can connect and get you loving getting dressed again 🤍

[email protected]

22/01/2026

Ways to wear linen trousers from weekday 👉🏻 date night and in between.

Unlike the more casual casual drawstring style, these zipper fly linen blend trousers from are the ideal back to work wardrobe piece when it’s too hot for trousers and your heart is still at the beach…. Oh, and did I mention they are under $40?

I’m a serial piece repeater and love pulling out options from my wardrobe to create more looks - you can easily use these as templates and come up with your own versions ✌🏻

With one (or two) changes at a time, see how many combinations you could come up with.

40 something Kiwi Mum and personal style coach specializing in affordable and everyday style options.