Life in Colour

Life in Colour

Hosted by: Ashley Longstaff

Whether you're seeking style inspiration, parenting hacks, or simply a dose of positivity, "Life in Colour" is your go-to destination for insightful discussions and genuine connections. Tune in for practical tips,...

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32: Why Your Colours Don't Change (But Your Relationship With Them Does)

Your season never changes. But how you feel about wearing certain colours within it? That can shift completely and it doesn't mean something's gone wrong. This week I chat about why a client might suddenly love a...
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31: Breaking Up with Platinum Blonde

After 18 years as a platinum blonde, I finally made the call to go brunette. In this episode I'm talking through the why behind it, the how of actually doing it, and what it's been like navigating my own colour...
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30: You Don't Have to Be "Stylish" to Dress Well

There's a theme that keeps coming up with my Style Reset clients lately: the belief that you're not "stylish enough" to dress well. I hear it all the time, and I totally get it — but it's so far from the truth. In...
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29: Closing the Business, Taking the Gap Year, and Dressing the Life You Actually Have — with Kirsten Smith of Bettyquette

What does it actually look like to step away from a business you've built — intentionally, bravely, and at 52 — and call it the best decision you've ever made? That's exactly what Kirsten Smith of Bettyquette did, and...
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28: The 5 Biggest Mistakes Women Make When Trying to Figure Out Their Colours at Home

🌟 THE TRUTH? It's not you. These mistakes are normal and totally fixable.Trying to figure out your colours at home can feel tricky and honestly, most women make the same mistakes.Here are the top 5:1️⃣ You can’t see a...
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27: The Most Comfortable Pants and a Little Life Update

After a little break from the microphone, I am back — and I thought the best way to ease back in was with an honest life update episode. This one is a little different from my usual episodes. There's no masterclass,...
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26: Style Goal Setting For 2026: The First Step to Loving Your Wardrobe Again

Today’s episode is all about style goal setting and why being intentional with your wardrobe can completely change how you feel when you get dressed. This is a special sneak peek into one of the masterclasses I ran...
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25: My Favourite Purchases for 2025 (The Ones I Actually Use)

Not everything you buy ends up being a good purchase, which makes the ones you actually use and reach for worth talking about. This episode is a relaxed chat about the things I’ve genuinely loved buying for 2025 so...
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24: The Many Shades of Christmas: Red, Green & Metallics Explained

Christmas colours aren’t just red and green — and they definitely don’t look the same on everyone. In this episode of Life in Colour, I’m breaking down the different variations of Christmas colours, from reds and...
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23: The Overlooked Stores Worth Revisiting

When was the last time you wandered into Sussan, Suzanne Grae, Sportsgirl or Blue Illusion? 👀 In this episode, I’m talking about the stores you might have stopped shopping at — but shouldn’t have. These...
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22: The 42% - Why So Many Women Don’t Feel Happy, Confident, or Comfortable in Their Clothes

In this episode, I share the results of a recent Instagram poll where 42% of women said they don’t feel happy, confident, or comfortable in their clothes. I dive into why this happens — from losing touch with who we...
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21: New Season Colours Explained: Spring/Summer 2025 & Autumn/Winter 2025/26

In this episode, I’m diving into the new season colour trends straight from the Pantone reports — Spring/Summer 2025 London and Autumn/Winter 2025/26 New York. If you love knowing what’s coming into stores (and how it...
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