Style Savvy

17/06/2026

Refresh your wardrobe over winter with Colour Contrast - link to my latest blog below or in my linktree under blogs.

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16/06/2026

Starting the week in style.

30/04/2026

This International Workers’ Day, we’re shining a light on the women whose labour shaped Aotearoa New Zealand’s garment industry, and who fought to transform the conditions within it. In particular, we're reflecting on the legacy of the Dunedin Tailoresses' Union – the first women’s trade union in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Established in 1889 in response to harsh working conditions in the local clothing industry, it went on to become one of the country’s most influential women’s unions.

While poor treatment and pitiful pay was a familiar experience for many wage-earning women at the time, tailoresses made up the largest affected workforce. Despite the Employment of Females Act 1873, which attempted to protect women workers, conditions remained grim with women labouring for long hours in factories over cutting tables and sewing machines in what were commonly described as “sweating” conditions. Pay was meagre too. And some workers were even forced to provide their own thread.

The collective persistence and determination of these Dunedin tailoresses in response to such unfair conditions brought about significant reforms including higher wages, shorter working hours and the appointment of female factory inspectors. It also supported other tailoresses’ unions across the country. The union remained active until 1945.

Discover more about the Dunedin Tailoresses' Union at the links in the comments.

Image: Women working in the Roslyn Woollen Mill. Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection. Ref: MNZ-0704-1/4-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23246571

28/04/2026

WINTER WARDROBE REFRESH

Wardrobe full… but nothing to wear?
Let’s change that.

I help you turn what you already own into outfits you love — with a little strategy, fresh perspective, and confidence ✨

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Autumn is the perfect time to play with layering, textures and colours.

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27/04/2026

23/04/2026

Check out my new blog on Winter Wardrobe Curation and
- Reconnect with your winter wardrobe
- Find new combinations you hadn't thought of
-Maximise what you own this winter

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14/04/2026

If your wardrobe feels like it’s working against you this autumn/winter… this might be why 👇

• You DON’T wear half of what’s in your wardrobe
• You feel like you CAN’T put outfits together easily
• You default to the same safe looks on repeat
• You’re drawn to new pieces, but they DON’T seem to work with what you already own
• You feel like you CAN’T quite express your style or confidence through your clothes

The good news?
You don’t need a whole new wardrobe — just a fresh perspective ✨

With the right combinations, a bit of contrast, and a strategy, your wardrobe can start working for you again.

Know someone who feels like this? Send this their way 💛

09/04/2026

Want your outfits to feel more “put together” instantly?
Add contrast.

Think:
✨ Navy + pink
✨ Chocolate + pale blue
✨ Denim + red

It’s the easiest way to elevate what you already own.

20/03/2026

New website up now www.stylesavvy.net.nz

19/03/2026

Super excited - my new website is now live!

Big thanks to Kirsten for bringing my vision together and doing all the techy stuff.

Check it out via linktree or link in comments