Style Arcades

Victoria Leeds

Your front-row seat to the world of fashion, style, and culture: where trends meet timeless conversations! Join Victoria Leeds as we chat through the latest in beauty, fashion, home, lifestyle and more through the premium lens of designer brands and local influencers.

  1. Sep 25

    Dress for Yourself: The New Rules of Personal Style with Stylist Anna Mewes & Dahlia Stroud of Stressed But Well Dressed Podcast

    What does it really mean to be well dressed? In this episode of the Style Arcades Podcast, host Michelle Eagleton is joined by personal stylist Anna Mewes  and Dahlia Stroud , host of the Stressed But Well Dressed podcast, for an inspiring conversation about fashion, confidence and finding your authentic style. Together, they explore the connection between what we wear and how we feel, discussing everything from fashion "rules" and capsule wardrobes to dressing with confidence at different stages of life. The conversation takes a thoughtful look at style after pregnancy and the challenges many women face when reconnecting with their wardrobes as their bodies, lifestyles and priorities evolve. Anna shares practical styling advice for navigating these changes, while Dahlia reflects on the powerful role clothing can play in rebuilding confidence. They also discuss how fashion can be a tool for empowerment in the workplace, helping us show up with confidence, express our individuality and feel our best in professional settings. Filmed at Jigsaw, Victoria Leeds, with both guests dressed by the brand, this episode is packed with honest insights, practical advice and plenty of inspiration for anyone looking to feel more confident in their clothes.  Style Arcades is Victoria Leeds' podcast exploring fashion, beauty, lifestyle and the people shaping the industries we love. Subscribe for more conversations with inspiring guests from across fashion, retail and beyond.

  2. Jun 19

    The Beauty Reset: What to Keep, What to Ditch According to Experts Allertons and Sally Rowe

    In episode 15 of Style Arcades, we’re joined by Nicholas Nicola, founder of Allertons, and celebrity makeup artist Sally Rowe, founder of Sally Rowe Beauty, for an honest, expert-led conversation on the evolution of modern beauty. From the shift towards enhanced natural beauty to the truth behind trending topics like glass skin and microneedling, this episode cuts through the noise to reveal what actually works. Together, Nick and Sally share their insight on the products, treatments and techniques that deliver real results, from achieving healthy, radiant skin to using makeup in a way that lifts and enhances rather than hides. We also explore Sally’s journey from modelling at 14 to working on red carpets and launching her own beauty brand, alongside the realities of building a business with purpose. In a deeply personal moment, she shares how her brand has become a source of strength and focus through life’s most challenging experiences. Whether you are trying to simplify your routine, understand the latest beauty trends or feel more confident in your skin, this episode is packed with honest, empowering advice. Topics include: - Glass skin, microneedling and what actually works - The shift to natural, “less is more” beauty - Skincare vs makeup — how they work together - Confidence, ageing and evolving beauty routines Keep up to date with new episodes and behind the scenes insights on our Instagram @stylearcadespodcast, and don’t forget to give us a like if you enjoyed this episode! Studio artwork by Castle Fine Art and studio furniture/decor by John Lewis Home Styling.

  3. Feb 20

    EP12: How the Experts Style Jewellery - Dinny Hall on Celebrities, Self-belief and Confidence with Kirsty Raynor

    Welcome to the Style Arcades podcast, brought to you by Victoria Leeds!Style Arcades is your front-row seat to the world of fashion, style, and culture: where trends meet timeless conversations. Join Michelle Eagleton for our twelfth episode, released ahead of International Women’s Day, as we spotlight women who build with purpose. Michelle is joined by luxury jewellery founder Dinny Hall and life coach Kirsty Raynor for an empowering conversation on female entrepreneurship, creativity and resilience. In this episode, we explore what it really takes to build a brand that lasts - from carving out space in the luxury market and protecting creativity while scaling, to navigating self-doubt and stepping into confident leadership. Dinny shares behind-the-scenes stories of designing for icons like David Bowie and pieces worn by the late Princess Diana, alongside the inspiration behind opening her new store at Victoria Leeds. Kirsty brings the mindset lens to the conversation - unpacking the confidence blocks she sees most often in ambitious women, sharing practical tools for resilience without burnout, and offering powerful perspective on stepping into leadership with clarity and purpose. Expect honest insights, real-world advice and inspiring stories for anyone ready to build something meaningful in business and in life. Keep up to date with new episodes and behind the scenes insights on our Instagram @stylearcadespodcast, and don’t forget to give us a like if you enjoyed this episode!

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Your front-row seat to the world of fashion, style, and culture: where trends meet timeless conversations! Join Victoria Leeds as we chat through the latest in beauty, fashion, home, lifestyle and more through the premium lens of designer brands and local influencers.