It’s another year to wrap up here on The Wardrobe, it was a rollercoaster ride! I started a group of new projects, with new platforms and new possibilities, so here I share with you all that was the year of 2021…

Ten years ago I tried and failed... I look back on the memories that shaped The Wardrobe Blog, and ultimately inspired the first collection of my signature label today, Katie Marvel!

The new year is the perfect time to celebrate success, learn from failures and take away important lessons. Here in this article I share with you the good, the bad, and the opportunities gained through the year of 2020…

It’s the girl that makes the dress, not the dress that makes the girl. The key with nailing stunning evening style is to understand the five steps to creating it…

Three ways to generate new ideas for timeless topics. Make it relevant, make it personal, and make content with value! Read on below to find out more…

What is the creative process to becoming inspired, and how can it work for you? In this blog post I share with you the creative process behind this Easter photoshoot including my research, outfit, styling, makeup, and photography. I break down what the five steps of the creative process are, and how I use them plus three tips and tricks!

Beautiful things are the epitome of joy! The Wardrobe will soon have it’s very own shop featuring a collection of staple fashion accessories, as well as pieces I have designed and hand made here in New Zealand. I share a preview of the pieces I have created in my upcoming label ‘Katie Marvel’ ♡ 

Mistakes have a bad reputation in the creative industry, but despite the many myths that still persist I share this shoot documenting my experience of mistakes to mastery…

Being fashionable underlines the importance of ‘good’ fashion choices, and the risk of making bad ones. Our measure of style implies there is a given expectation of how we must dress. But what does it mean to be fashionable now?

I break down how setting goals can transform your dreams into reality this new year…

Embrace the holiday season with joy through a few tips for holiday gratitude…

How to Embrace Jealousy for Yourself: A Step by Step Method from my personal experience as a creative, for creatives.

Creative Block is the enemy of all artists, so upon conquering my own I felt it was time to write down my thoughts in the hope that it would help you, my fellow reader and your creative sparkle…

I often find myself caught up in the daily grind, so I put together a list of five tips to help you make space for a little self love.

In an industry that’s known for being ruthless and vain, the NZ fashion industry is seeing a rise of positive change at NZ Fashion Week.

“A rose by any other name, would smell as sweet.” This famous quote from William Shakespeare’s play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ eloquently describes my thoughts on what beauty is, and why it’s such a controversial topic. 

Where does our morality come from, and how do we create our ethical stance on life and art?