Becky Barnes Style

Becky Barnes Style Giving you confidence in your clothes and inspiring you to build a wearable, sustainable wardrobe.

My 16-year-old nephew came to Bristol for a few days and wanted to practise his photography skills… so Teddy and I were ...
11/08/2026

My 16-year-old nephew came to Bristol for a few days and wanted to practise his photography skills… so Teddy and I were happy to be his subjects! 📸🐶

I think he did pretty well, don’t you?

If you’re new around here or you’ve been following along for a while but never quite know what I actually do hello! I’m Becky 👋

I’m a sustainable personal stylist and I’m passionate about helping women feel confident, comfortable and completely themselves in their clothes.

Because I LOVE clothes. I love colour, sparkle, fab dresses with pockets, charity shopping and customising what I already have.

I want us to enjoy clothes without contributing to the chaos that fast fashion is causing.

So I help women understand what works for them — their colours, shape, personality and lifestyle — so they can shop less, choose better, wear more and ultimately get so much more joy from their wardrobe.

No following trends. No lists of “must have” items. No affiliate links.

Just helping you discover your own style, have fun with your clothes and feel really bloody good in them.

And occasionally modelling for my nephew 😉

If you don’t believe me, listen to one of my lovely clients! 💚When I read reviews like this I honestly do a little happy...
10/08/2026

If you don’t believe me, listen to one of my lovely clients! 💚

When I read reviews like this I honestly do a little happy dance. Not just because someone enjoyed the session but because it’s made life that bit easier afterwards.

The reality is that we all have to get dressed every single day, yet nobody ever teaches us how to understand what really suits us, what makes us feel confident or how to shop with purpose instead of guesswork.

My goal has never been to tell people what to wear. It’s to give them the knowledge and confidence to make getting dressed simpler, shopping less overwhelming and their wardrobe work harder for them.

If a session means someone walks into a shop knowing exactly what they’re looking for instead of feeling frustrated and exhausted then that’s a pretty wonderful outcome.

Reading words like these never gets old 😍

What’s hiding in your wardrobe right now? 👀✨There’s something I’ve discovered after 10 years of wardrobe consultations…I...
05/08/2026

What’s hiding in your wardrobe right now? 👀✨

There’s something I’ve discovered after 10 years of wardrobe consultations…

I have rarely opened a wardrobe with a client and not uncover something they had completely forgotten they owned!

A beautiful jacket still with the tags on.
A dress they loved but never found the “right occasion” for. A pair of trousers they’d pushed to the back because they weren’t sure how to style them. A colour they’d convinced themselves they couldn’t wear.

And the funny thing is… it’s because we have SO MANY clothes that we fall into the trap of wearing the same safe favourites on repeat. The same handful of clothes in the same combinations.

So here’s your little challenge for today:

✨ Open your wardrobe doors
✨ Move beyond the first few things you see
✨ Find one item you’ve forgotten about
✨ Style it differently and wear it somewhere

I’d love to know… what’s the last thing you found hiding in your wardrobe that you’d completely forgotten about?

Have you heard the news? 👀Oxfam has launched a brand new clothing rental service, giving us another way to enjoy fashion...
04/08/2026

Have you heard the news? 👀

Oxfam has launched a brand new clothing rental service, giving us another way to enjoy fashion without the environmental impact of buying new.

Whether you’ve got a wedding, party, special event or just fancy trying something a little bit different, you can now rent their pieces instead of buying something you might only wear once. It’s a brilliant way to save money, reduce waste and help support Oxfam’s work at the same time.

I suspect the website will grow overtime but when I looked at women’s wear today, I noticed that there are many more items in smaller sizes. When I looked at the 18+ bracket, there were only a handful of items available - none of which I would’ve picked myself. So whilst I applaud offering a rental service, it’s got a little way to go before being size inclusive. I shall keep my eye on it….

I’m interested to hear your views on their price point. When you hire a piece, it’s yours for 14 days and the dresses I looked at range from £35 to £80.

Would you rent an outfit instead of buying one and would you pay these prices? I’d love to hear what you think 💚♻️

Do you have any crusty old paint brushes lurking in the shed or at the back of a cupboard?The brilliant Harriet, who man...
03/08/2026

Do you have any crusty old paint brushes lurking in the shed or at the back of a cupboard?

The brilliant Harriet, who manages the award-winning St Peter’s Hospice charity shop on North View, is on the hunt for at least 200 old paint brushes for a very special project.

She’s after house painting brushes rather than the fine artist’s paintbrushes. And don’t worry if they’re covered in old paint, varnish or years of mysterious gunge – in fact, the more battered and well-loved they are, the better!

So before you throw them away, please pop them into Harriet. She’ll be absolutely delighted to give them a new lease of life.

Please share this post too – let’s see if we can help Harriet reach that 200-brush target! 💚

Pretty sure I was a magpie in another life because I’ve always been drawn to anything that sparkles ✨It’s not just sequi...
02/08/2026

Pretty sure I was a magpie in another life because I’ve always been drawn to anything that sparkles ✨

It’s not just sequins and gemstones (although I do love those!). It’s fairy lights, flickering candles, twinkly stars, the sun reflecting on the sea… basically anything that catches the light and makes the world feel a little bit more magical.

I’m like a moth to a flame when I see something that sparkles every single time😂

Please tell me I’m not the only one! Are you drawn to all things shiny and twinkly too, or is it just me? ✨

(Preloved tulle and charity shop sparkles for my granddaughter’s fairy themed party this morning)

Last night’s outfit got so much love on my Stories that I thought it deserved a spot on my page too 💚This super lightwei...
31/07/2026

Last night’s outfit got so much love on my Stories that I thought it deserved a spot on my page too 💚

This super lightweight 100% cotton preloved, co-ord (with pockets!) is perfect for warm days. The top is actually cropped but I pull it down so it looks like a dress rather than a two-piece!

My earrings are an old pair that started life as silver zebra stripes. I painted them bright yellow and I’ve loved them ever since 💛 They were a second-hand find too.

The outfit was for a night out with some special girlfriends and we ate at Lapin restaurant in Wapping Wharf. Highly recommend!

Helping out when plans change is all part of what I love to do! 💕 This lovely mother and daughter duo had their colour a...
29/07/2026

Helping out when plans change is all part of what I love to do! 💕 This lovely mother and daughter duo had their colour analysis session cancelled by another consultant, so I was delighted to be able to step in and make sure they didn’t miss out.

Discovering the colours that truly suit you can make getting dressed easier, boost your confidence and help you look naturally healthier and more radiant. It’s amazing what wearing the right shades can do!

I’m so pleased we could get their session back on track and that they left feeling inspired and excited to make the most of their new colour palettes 🌈

The more I see adverts like this, the more I absolutely hate them.“The perfect summer dress”“So flattering”“Selling fast...
27/07/2026

The more I see adverts like this, the more I absolutely hate them.

“The perfect summer dress”

“So flattering”

“Selling fast”

It’s really clever marketing because it taps straight into our fears. Fear of missing out. Fear that we’ll regret not buying it. Fear that everyone else has found THE dress except us.

And then there’s that word… flattering.

We’ve become so used to it that we barely question it anymore. But flattering according to who? Usually it’s code for “makes you look slimmer” as if taking up less space is still the ultimate goal of all women.

It keeps the narrative going that your body is more worthy if it looks smaller, and that clothes are valuable because they disguise us rather than simply letting us enjoy getting dressed.

I’m not saying don’t buy the dress if you genuinely love it. I love clothes too and lord knows I LOVE shopping but I do think it’s worth noticing how often we’re encouraged to buy from a place of insecurity rather than need or joy.

What if the best summer dress wasn’t the one everyone is rushing to buy, or the one that’s supposedly the most “flattering”?

What if it was simply the one that makes you feel comfortable, confident and like yourself, exactly as you are?

It might just be me but I think we all benefit from pausing and asking whether we’re buying something because we love it… or because we’ve been made to feel like we’re missing out or need fixing

I wonder how many women bought the dress and then discovered it wasn’t for them. I’ll check Vinted soon and come back to you….! 🤣

Had such a lovely day today visiting my eldest stepson and his family in their new home in Malmesbury. We had a gorgeous...
26/07/2026

Had such a lovely day today visiting my eldest stepson and his family in their new home in Malmesbury. We had a gorgeous pub lunch, sitting outside in the sunshine and all felt well with the world for a few hours x

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