Customer Spotlight March Edition
Meet our gorgeous customer Camilla, a speech & drama teacher based in New Zealand.
I am Camilla, married with two grown up children, living in New Zealand having emigrated over 18 years ago from the UK. I run Flourish speech & drama club for children aged 5 to 17 years which I've done for around 16 years. Before I bought my business, I was a primary school teacher both in the UK & when we first arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand. I love what I do & feel very privileged to be a part of so many youngsters' lives, helping them develop self confidence & communication skills through drama. The children I teach really do "flourish"!
Living in the Bay of Plenty on the North Island, we are lucky enough to be five minutes from the beach & we have a very active lifestyle so my choice in clothing reflects that relaxed beach vibe. The summer can be long & extremely hot while we can count the number of days of really cold winter weather on one hand so it's not too bad. Teaching drama is a physical activity & what I wear to classes has to be cool & comfortable. Good shoes & decent swimwear over here are really expensive!
I love shopping for clothes but can be a bit of an impulse buyer. Because of this, I've purchased one or two shockers in the past. Then I have to go to the effort of trying to get a refund or a credit note. I should just stick to what I know looks good, feels fantastic & fits well.
I've been lucky enough to visit Singapore a handful of times over the years. I love popping into Theresa's Haji Lane shop because it's such a wonderful, vibrant & colourful place. Her designs are beautiful; there's something for everyone. I'm sure if I was a bit more local, I'd be in there weekly & my wardrobe would be bursting with colour!
Camilla wears the Isabel Cotton Boho dress which is a great style for a casual brunch.
For a pop of colour and a great fit, I styled Camilla in the Aretha mini This is one of our best selling styles featuring a V neckline and A-line skirt. This flattering cut dress can be worn during the day with flat sandals or dressed up with heels for the evening.
I asked Camilla about her style
How does your style fit your lifestyle?
I own a good selection of fitness wear as we do a lot of walking in the hills & on the beach especially with our labradoodle Maysie. I tend to wear shorts & T shirts or casual dresses in the summer to keep cool. In winter, I love merino knitwear & of course I couldn't be without my jeans which I wear for teaching too.
What items do you wear on repeat?
Probably my Converse shoes - and my jeans!
Which celebrity style do you admire?
I think Cameron Diaz always looks effortlessly amazing.
How would you describe your style in 3 words?
Adventurous, colourful and practical.
What is one wardrobe basic you can’t live without?
Denim!! Jeans in winter & shorts in summer.
Special thanks to Camilla for allowing me to photograph and style her.
To find out more about Flourish Speech & Drama Club based in New Zealand click the link below.