In this warm, gorgeous, deeply nostalgic conversation, I sit down with Marika, Founder and Creative Director of Lanamara — the Australian lifestyle and accessories brand rooted in craftsmanship, colour, and the pure joy of self-expression. Marika shares her lifelong love affair with getting dressed — from childhood dress-up boxes sewn by her mum, to years spent exploring fashion as play, to the creative spark that eventually became Lanamara. Together we explore the role clothing and jewellery play in confidence, identity, mood, and emotional wellbeing — especially in the years of perimenopause, reinvention, and becoming. We talk about colour as a healing force, accessorising as self-connection, the joy of dressing for yourself, and why women in their 40s, 50s and beyond are entering their most powerful, stylish, unapologetic era yet. She opens up about founding Lanamara later in life, stepping into creativity after years of self-doubt, and her vision for building a global community of connection, beauty, belonging, and handcrafted artistry. Highlights include:💬 Why joy, not perfection, should guide your personal style.💬 Dressing through perimenopause and using clothing as emotional support and self-care.💬 The magic of colour, texture, sparkle, and layering — and why accessorising can change your whole energy.💬 Finding inspiration in older style icons, 70s glamour, Scandi creatives, and the timeless women who came before us.💬 The next chapter of Lanamara: apparel, community building, global walks, connection and creativity woven together. “We are still sexy, still vibrant, still powerful — at every age.” — Marika This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soniabavistock.substack.com
