I'm 51, and I'm in my midlife, midsize era and, to be fair, I kind of have been for the last 15 years or so!

My shape has been ever-changing especially through some challenging years, endometriosis, PCOS, infertility treatments, all played a part, and finding clothes that were made with a comfortable fit, breathable fabrics, thoughtful design and a reasonable price were hard to find. It shouldn't be difficult, yet it can be surprisingly hard. That's really what brought me here.

5 years ago, after finding I was at a bit of a crossroads career wise, here I was at midlife wondering what now? I was doing my share in helping out in my husbands construction business, but the hard hat life just wasn't for me, and so I found myself selling pieces from my own wardrobe, along with preloved finds, new pieces and things I'd made myself at local Auckland markets, consignment stores, and online.

What began as a part-time passion project gradually grew into my full-time work, these days you'll find me out and about all over Auckland, New Zealand and Australia ( where my family are ) sourcing and carefully selecting pieces, always with an eye for quality, comfort, versatility, longevity and affordability.

My wonderful customers come from all over New Zealand and Australia, big cities, little towns, rural communities and everywhere in between, and when I choose clothing, I'm thinking about them, I understand quality preloved clothing is not always easy to access, and I want the women who wear these pieces to feel comfortable and confident, and to have clothes they can genuinely enjoy for years to come.

You can shop online, or if you're in Auckland, come and browse in person at my quiet little studio at 2 Durham Street East, just off Queen Street in the Premier Building. You'll find me here most days, but hours can vary, so feel free to contact or just pop by when your passing, up at level 3.

It's a relaxed, welcoming space where you can browse at your own pace no pressure and no overwhelm. And, coming from a place of understanding, I'm always happy to help with any styling assistance if you'd like it.

Because great clothes don't always need to be brand new and my studio in the Auckland preloved space is definitely worth exploring.