About
Hi, my name is Rachael Mackenzie and I’m a Certified Personal Stylist and the founder of Style It Up.
I appreciate good fashion but I’m not obsessed by the styles that come in and out every season. I prefer to pepper my wardrobe with some edgier pieces and maintain a good quality selection of classic clothing that can be revamped and reused every year to reflect my style and mood.
I am half Italian, half Australian with my penchant for fashion heavily influenced by my Italian mother who impressed on me that classic, well cut clothing always stands the test of time. This valuable advice has carried through my wardrobe to this day. I won’t deny I haven’t fallen into the ‘must buy the season’s latest trend’ but I am resisting the temptation to impulse buy and look for those pieces I really need as opposed to the ones I just want!
Over the past 25 years I’ve lived with my family in Europe, America, South East Asia and Latin America which has given me some wonderful inspiration for how people wear their clothes, rather than how the clothes wear them. I have been a journalist, interior designer and worldwide traveller in my life and am now focusing my time on making others feel good about themselves through a considered, sustainable and elegant wardrobe.
Look forward to helping you with your wardrobe soon!
Ready to take the next step in your personal styling journey?
Wardrobe Edit
I recommend having a wardrobe cleanse initially, in the privacy of your own home, as it soon becomes obvious what needs to stay, what can be mixed and matched in different ways you might not have considered, and which items needs to be donated or sold.
The Personal Shopping Trip
We will head out together to major stores (usually Chadstone for ease) where I will work with your style and shape to gather key items you can use regularly. Or more boutique shops can be targeted if you prefer, in line with your style and budget.
Workshops
This would be an informal event with general conversation about types of body shapes, individual body styles and how anyone can dress well when they take into consideration the type of clothing that best suits their physical attributes.
Make an appointment
Style it Up can work with ALL of you to create a better sense of control over your wardrobe and shopping habits.