This week I have the pleasure of introducing you to the fabulous Nikki Parkinson … some of you will know Nikki from her fantastic blog, Styling You. If you haven’t already visited Styling You, then make sure you check it out, it’s your online passport for looking and feeling your best every single day! For those of you that don’t know Nikki, here is a little introduction …
Meet Nikki Parkinson
I’ve long spent a disproportionate amount of my income on clothes and beauty products. I blame my politically correct mother who never let me have a Barbie doll (cue violin music here). Instead of Glamour Barbie, I unwrapped trucks and Meccano sets at Christmas time. I’m sorry, mum, but neither of those toys came with accessories.
Fast-forward way too many years later and I’m working as a journalist on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. I volunteer to do the fashion section of the newspaper in my spare time, then manage to make it part of my job description (clever move) and end up putting my hand up to edit the papers then Saturday magazine. I coordinated shoots, styled a few models and realised that maybe, just maybe, I could dress real people for a living.
Tha’ts when Styling You was born. In 2008, I said goodbye to journalism after 20 years, set up an office in the corner of my lounge room, and started blogging in between sorting through people’s wardrobes and taking them shopping. Yes, sorry again mum, I get to play Barbies every single day. Dream life, huh?
Oh, and I have two teenage kids and a five-year-old. Yes, life is busy!
So let’s find out about Nikki’s style …
How would you describe your signature style?
Classic with an edge. I’m not a feminine, vintage kind of girl. I love black and block colours and I like garments that offer something a little bit different.
Looking gorgeous xx
What does BLING mean to you?
The opportunity to individualise my outfit; to re-invent a favourite outfit with a twist.
How do you make your day SPARKLE?
I wake up each morning with a huge does of gratitude … for my family, my home and the ability to run my own business. Each day I aim to wear an outfit that makes me feel my most confident and one that suits whatever the day dishes out. Accessories are very much a part of that. I always add at least one piece as a conversation starter.
Gold or silver? I swing both ways!
Earrings or necklaces? It depends on the outfit and the mood. I have a good supply of both.
Tell me about your favourite accessories purchase … it can be anything … was it a steal or a splurge? It was definitely a splurge. It’s a statement necklace by Sunshine Coast designer Salita Matthews – her work has been featured in Harpers Bazaar, In Style and Marie Claire. She’s one to watch.
Looking Glam in Salita Matthews ...
What is your favourite accessory in your accessories wardrobe?
Oh, that’s a tough one. I’d have to say my Jaime Mascaro suede boots I bought last winter. I feel amazing every time I wear them.
What is something you would like to do more of in relation to “accessorising” your looks?
I think I’ve got accessorising down pat for my clients who struggle to give their outfit a lift, I ask them to stop and think each morning: “what’s the one thing I can add to my outfit?” When they think only about one thing, it becomes less of a challenge and they start the habit of daily accessorising.
Diamonds or pearls? Pearls
Finish this sentence by Madonna in your own words … “We don’t need diamond rings or 18 carat gold” … no we don’t because when you have access to gorgeous bling by Katiebo, you have the tools to create outfits that sing.
Thank you for sharing Nikki 
Love your work xx
Would you like to be a Katiebo Cover Girl? It’s easy! Email me your details now and I’ll forward through our “Katiebo Cover Girl Questions” … not only do you get to share all your fabulous style secrets, as well as get to be the face of our blog for a week … each month one of our lucky Katiebo Cover Girls will win a $50 Katiebo Bling Bling Voucher to spend on Some gorgeous Katiebo Bling to add to your accessories wardrobe … which means you have a 1 in 4 chance of winning!
bling bling
katiebo xx
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