WHAT IS IT ABOUT FRENCH STYLE?

There’s something endlessly captivating about French style, and it isn’t the clothes alone. It’s the attitude—the quiet confidence of someone who doesn’t need everything to be perfect. It’s the tousled, straight-out-of-bed hair, the barely-there makeup that enhances rather than transforms, the lived-in outfit that highlights the real you instead of overtaking you.

French style embraces the beauty of being slightly undone. A shirt half-tucked, a sleeve pushed up, a coat shrugged over the shoulders. It’s the understanding that real life can be relaxed, and that elegance doesn’t require effort—just ease.

That’s why I love it. It feels authentic, approachable, and deeply personal—like a wardrobe shaped by moments, not trends. Preloved pieces fit seamlessly into this philosophy. They come with their own stories, adding depth and character to your own. A softened seam, a gently worn leather strap, a knit that’s been loved before—each one makes an outfit feel grounded, honest, and uniquely yours.

French style teaches us that perfection isn’t the goal. Feeling like yourself is. Slightly messy, beautifully effortless, and unafraid to let clothes be lived in. Style can move through many chapters, and preloved fashion carries those stories forward. Our stories can evolve and change so we can pass them on.

Personally, I’m drawn to the le boyfriend aesthetic—an oversized men’s shirt, unbuttoned just enough, paired with denim, messy hair, a swipe of lip gloss, and painted toes. It's simple, sensual, and confidently undone… everything I adore about French style.

MY FASHION STORY

My greatest fashion influence was Mrs Oliver — my Gran.
Life inside her wardrobe was magical.

From as early as four, I tottered around in her pointy-toed brown suede stilettos from the 1960s, filling her chocolate croc leather handbag with lipsticks, strings of pearls, and powder puffs.

At sixteen, I went to fashion college, where my next great influence entered my life: my fashion design art lecturer, Mr Paul Shriek. Outrageous, talented, and utterly inspiring, Paul opened my eyes to the fashion world — art, music, dance clubs, fashion magazines, and street style. My naïve sixteen-year-old self was thoroughly educated into the fashion world. It was Paul who encouraged me to pursue a fashion and textiles degree — a turning point and new beginning.

I went on to study fashion, then lived and worked in London, before being offered a major design role in Hong Kong in 1996. With little idea of what lay ahead, I boarded a flight to my next great adventure.

The company I worked for designed and manufactured high-volume collections for major US high-street retailers. We created fast-moving fashion concepts — studying customer behaviour, best sellers, and emerging trends to create constant ‘new reasons to buy’. My role took me across the globe: fabric sourcing in China and India, international comp shopping throughout the US and Europe, and fabric and print sourcing in Paris. It was high speed fashion.

After six years, I chose a slower pace and moved to Sydney, Australia, continuing my work as a designer within the high-street fashion industry.

Over time, my relationship with fashion — and with life — began to shift.
Today, my focus is firmly on the opposite end of the spectrum: preloved fashion. Styling Mrs Oliver was born from a desire to honour craftsmanship, longevity, and individuality, rather than excess. It is about thoughtful dressing and beautiful pieces with a past — items that carry stories and deserve a second life.

Alongside fashion, I’ve always had a close relationship with nature and botanicals. As life slowed, this became central — time in nature became therapeutic, leading me into botanical photography, the creation of fine art prints, and photographing local gardens.

Just as my career has evolved, so has my lifestyle. I used to party; now I prioritise health, nutrition, and living more intentionally. Styling Mrs Oliver reflects this transition — a slower, more conscious approach to living and fashion, grounded in nature and guided by a strong commitment to sustainability, longevity, and focusing on timeless quality over quantity.

I share these ideas through Styling Mrs Oliver — curated preloved pieces, botanical art, and moments of inspiration from a life spent loving fashion, music and design.

If you love style and beautiful things with stories, you’re in the right place.

SMrsO LOVES

Styling Mrs Oliver: Timeless Style, Curated

It starts with an idea — but when it’s ready, it happens.

Styling Mrs Oliver has always been about effortless, timeless style. From Jane Birkin in white shirts and bare feet to Emmanuelle Alt in blazers and jeans, our muses inspire pieces that tell a story. Tousled hair, boyfriend shirts, and women with character remain at the heart of our edit.

We’re quietly launching our online preloved fashion store, featuring carefully curated pieces from designers like Vanessa Bruno, Isabel Marant, Ulla Johnson, K.Jacques, and Mother Jeans. Each item is chosen for quality, longevity, and timeless appeal—style that lives on, beyond fleeting trends.

Our SMO collection will continue to grow, and we invite you to consign with us. Share your preloved fashion pieces here and let them become part of the Styling Mrs Oliver story. Invite your friends to explore and share the experience too.

Discover our bespoke Botanical Prints—reflections of nature, made to order, perfect for adding quiet elegance to your home or as a thoughtful gift.

BOTANICAL LOVE

Inspired by both design and photography, my botanical print collection reflects a thoughtful approach to art and craftsmanship. With a background in fashion design and over a decade as a fine art photographer, my practice blends a designer’s eye for composition with a photographer’s attention to light, detail, and the quiet beauty of nature.

Inspired by Nature
This collection began with a desire to pause and observe — to capture the subtle details often missed in nature. Each photograph focuses on form, and texture, revealing the quiet beauty of nature.

Every print is made to order, produced on museum-grade archival paper, and framed in ethically sourced oak. The process is intentional and sustainable, ensuring quality and care in every step — a mindful alternative to mass-produced wall art.

From delicate blooms to twisting vines, each plant is chosen for its natural form and character, creating a timeless connection to gardens and the natural world.

Made To Order, Order Today

See the growing collection of Botanical Fine Art Prints