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The most Style-ish brands of 2025 Dec 18, 2025

Show notes

As it’s our last episode of the year, we thought, why not do something a little different? It’s been a year packed full of brilliant (and some not-so-brilliant) campaigns, brand launches, and brand founders making serious waves! So…drumroll please…today we’re doing a special awards episode to decide who ‘The Most Style-ish Brands of 2025’ are!

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Big thanks to ANZ Business Start Right for making this episode of Style-ish possible! Worry less about the ‘what ifs’, and focus on what’s next. And a thank you to Four Pillars. This summer, enjoy a Four Pillars G&T with orange.

And here’s a link to the reccos we made throughout:

‘Why is everyone obsessed with accessories?’ from The Debrief podcast

@girlbosstown

‘The evolution of Alex Cooper’s Unwell network’ from Style-ish

Aspire with Emma Grede podcast

‘The Woman That Makes Millionaires: They're Lying About Work Life Balance! I Built SKIMS Without Fashion Knowledge!’ from The Diary of a CEO with Stephen Bartlett

Your hosts today were Maddison Sullivan-Thorpe (@maddisonsullivanthorpe) and Rhiannon Joyce (@rhiannonjoyce).

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Style-ish's producers are Lucy Hunt (@lucyhunt3) and Cait Emma Burke (@caitemmaburke).

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These nine beauty products changed our routines Dec 16, 2025

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Today, we’re discussing our word of the year for next year, we’re sharing our guide to the holidays, and our holy grail makeup, skincare, and haircare products of 2025. But first, we’re swapping in our favourites of the week.

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Big thanks to Michael Hill for making this episode of Style-ish possible! From diamond keepsakes to personalised charms, discover Miranda Kerr’s Christmas Gift Edit now at Michael Hill. And a thank you to Myer. Give something special this Christmas – shop now at Myer.

Your hosts today were Anika Joshi-Smith (@anikajoshismith), Maddison Sullivan-Thorpe (@maddisonsullivanthorpe), and Joanna Fleming (@joannafleming)

And here’s a link to the reccos we made throughout:

Anika’s swap: @weronicalis

Mads’ swap: Diptyque Sapin Room Spray

Jo’s swap: stoni.au

Jo’s sunsafety reccs: Avenue the Label, Solbari, Cancer Council, Soleil Soleil, Love Lou, Oscar Wylee, and Bailey Nelson

Jo’s beauty holy grail reccs: Tower 28 Swipe Serum Concealer in shade DTLA, Rejuran Turnover Sheet Masks, K18 AirWash Dry Shampoo, Naturium The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter, Mia Connor The Liner in shade Bruna, People Slick Styler, and Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate

Anika’s beauty holy grail reccs: MECCA MAX Pout Pencil in Classy, Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, League Plumping Lip Serum 01 Clear, MAC Silky Matte Lipstick in Velvet Teddy, Augustinus Bader The Body Cream, and TYMO Ring Plus

Mads’ beauty holy grail reccs: Hourglass 1.5mm Mechanical Gel Liner in Obsidian, Rationale #1 The Serum, Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector, ELEVEN Australia Slick Hold Styling Pomade, L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Pre-Shampoo Treatment, and NAK HAIR Fixation Finishing Spray

Do you have any Opinions Please that you’d like to submit? Send over your questions and dilemmas here.

Style-ish's producers are Lucy Hunt (@lucyhunt3) and Cait Emma Burke (@caitemmaburke).

We’ll see you back here on Wednesday.

Why brands are so obsessed with community Dec 11, 2025

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This week, we’re going to explore why brands are so obsessed with community right now. Lately, it feels like every single brand is fixated on building ‘community’, and we wanted to understand how we got to this point, what the difference between authentic and synthetic communities is, and where we go from here.

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Join us over on socials to see what our Style-ish family of incredible content creators are wearing, buying and trying. We’re on Instagram @styleishpod and TikTok @styleishpod.

Big thanks to Cancer Council and the Australian Government for making this episode of Style-ish possible! As you embrace the Aussie summer this year, it’s so, so important to protect yourself every day – even if it’s cloudy. Our sun is just that powerful. And if you’re heading outside, remember to slip on a long-sleeve shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a wide-brimmed hat, seek shade, and slide on a pair of sunglasses.

And here’s a link to the reccos we made throughout:

‘Getting Brand Communities Right’ by Harvard Business Review

‘Death of brand-led community part one’ by Nik Goodner

Your hosts today were Maddison Sullivan-Thorpe (@maddisonsullivanthorpe) and Rhiannon Joyce (@rhiannonjoyce).

Do you have any Opinions Please that you’d like to submit? Send over your questions and dilemmas here.

Style-ish's producers are Lucy Hunt (@lucyhunt3) and Cait Emma Burke (@caitemmaburke).

We’ll see you back here next Wednesday.

Help! I hate my boyfriend’s style Dec 09, 2025

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Today, we’re talking about the top five fashion ‘it’ items of 2025, the rise of ‘convenience’ supermarket beauty in Australia, and then we’ll be answering a listener’s dilemma about her boyfriend’s troubling sense of style. But first, we’ll be swapping in our favourites of the week.

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Join us over on socials to see what our Style-ish family of incredible content creators are wearing, buying and trying. We’re on Instagram @style_ishau and TikTok @style_ishau.

Big thanks to Myer for making this episode of Style-ish possible! We all know the magic of the perfect gift. This year, give something special from Myer – your one-stop shop for Christmas gifting and festive shopping.

Your hosts today were Anika Joshi-Smith (@anikajoshismith), Maddison Sullivan-Thorpe (@maddisonsullivanthorpe), and Joanna Fleming (@joannafleming)

And here’s a link to the reccos we made throughout:

Anika’s swap:Michael Hill, Sarah & Sebastian, Mejuri, Tiffany & Co., Linden Cook, and Naveya and Sloane

Mads’ swap: Invaluable jewellery auction website and Colgate Max Fresh Wisp Disposable Mini Toothbrush

Jo’s swap: Etsy witch Jo used
Supermarket beauty product recs: Soma Vetiver and Cedar Body Wash, Nivea Rich Nourishing Body Lotion, Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Dermal Therapy Lip Balm Original, VaselinIntensive Care Body Lotion Cocoa Glow, Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Intensive Body Lotion, and The Breakout Hack

Jo’s chemist and K-beauty brand recs: La Roche-Posay, COSRX, Beauty of Joseon, and The Ordinary

Menswear label recs: Uniqlo, Cos, Zara, Unison, and P. Johnson

Mads and Rhi’s dupe episode: How copycat culture took over fashion and beauty

Do you have any Opinions Please that you’d like to submit? Send over your questions and dilemmas here.

Style-ish's producers are Lucy Hunt (@lucyhunt3) and Cait Emma Burke (@caitemmaburke).

We’ll see you back here on Friday.

The five trends set to dominate summer Dec 02, 2025

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We’ve got a special summer dressing episode today. We’ll be getting all the intel from stylist and fashion commentator Elliot Garnaut on the biggest summer trends and how to incorporate them into your wardrobe, as well as some styling tips and advice on fabrics to wear during summer. Before we do that, though, we’ll swap in some of our favourite recommendations of the week.

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Join us over on socials to see what our Style-ish family of incredible content creators are wearing, buying and trying. We’re on Instagram @style_ishau and TikTok @style_ishau.

Big thanks to Dan Murphy’s for making this episode of Style-ish possible! For inspiration on what’s new, what’s trending and what’s coming up next, just download the app or head in store – and remember to choose to drink wise!

Your hosts today were Anika Joshi-Smith (@anikajoshismith), Maddison Sullivan-Thorpe (@maddisonsullivanthorpe), and Elliot Garnaut (@elliotgarnaut).

And here’s a link to the reccos we made throughout:

Anika’s swap: Juem, Boody, and Mumma Milla

Mads’ swap: Too Faced Killer Liner and Morphe Wakeup Artist Under Eye Correcting Concealer in Peach 02

Elliot’s swap: Glossier Lip Glaze in Icy, Rhode Pocket Blush in Tan Lines, and Made by Mitchell Curve Case

The brands mentioned throughout the episode: Maison Essentiele, Silk Laundry, A.EMERY, P. Johnson, Kat the Label, Deering, Esse Studios, Cos, Zara, Above The Clouds, Soleil Soleil, One of Others, Harris Tapper, Uniqlo, Witchery, Tony Bianco, Big W, Anna Rossi, Meshki, Roame, Entire Studios, CLEA, VRG GRL, With Jean, POSSE, With Harper Lu, ERL, Cherry Los Angeles

Do you have any Opinions Please that you’d like to submit? Send over your questions and dilemmas here.

Style-ish's producers are Lucy Hunt (@lucyhunt3) and Cait Emma Burke (@caitemmaburke).

We’ll see you back here on Wednesday.

How copycat culture took over fashion and beauty Nov 27, 2025

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You might have seen that earlier this month, MCo Beauty had a two-day pop-up in New York that drew huge crowds. While the Australian beauty brand is known for duping other brands’ products, this pop-up went one step further by duping Sephora, handing out striped bags to customers that looked almost identical to Sephora’s. In today’s Friday episode with Mads and Rhi, we deep dive into copycat culture and how it took over fashion and culture.

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Join us over on socials to see what our Style-ish family of incredible content creators are wearing, buying and trying. We’re on Instagram @styleishpod and TikTok @styleishpod.

Thank you so much to Michael Hill for making this episode possible. With 25% off a select range of fine jewellery, Christmas has come early at Michael Hill. Head in-store or online to find Christmas gifts on sale, for a limited time only. Exclusions. T&Cs apply.

And shoutout to Four Pillars! This summer, head here to enjoy the world’s best gin from Australia, remember to drink wise, and don’t forget the orange.

Your hosts today were Maddison Sullivan-Thorpe (@maddisonsullivanthorpe) and Rhiannon Joyce (@rhiannonjoyce).

Do you have any Opinions Please that you’d like to submit? Send over your questions and dilemmas here.

Style-ish's producers are Lucy Hunt (@lucyhunt3) and Cait Emma Burke (@caitemmaburke).

We’ll see you back here next Wednesday.

Unpacking the ‘personality type’ obsession Nov 25, 2025

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Opinions Please! is back, and this time we’re answering a listener’s query about how much to spend on a baby shower present. Then, we’ll be talking all things personality types, including where we fall on the Type A, B, C, and D scale. Before we do that, though, we’ll swap in some of our favourite recommendations of the week.

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Join us over on socials to see what our Style-ish family of incredible content creators are wearing, buying and trying. We’re on Instagram @style_ishau and TikTok @style_ishau.

Big thanks to the Cancer Council and The Australian Government for making this episode of Style-ish possible. Sun protection should be a non-negotiable part of your self-care routine – one that helps you avoid skin cancer and premature ageing. Together, we can end the trend of skin cancer.

Your hosts today were Anika Joshi-Smith (@anikajoshismith), Maddison Sullivan-Thorpe (@maddisonsullivanthorpe) Joanna Fleming (@joannafleming).

And here’s a link to the reccos we made throughout:

Jo’s swap: Rejuran Healer Turnover Ampoule and Rejuran Healer Healing Turnover Sheet Mask

Anika’s swap: Living Skin Restorative Oil Cleanser

Mads’ swap: Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal 2025and The Memo

Do you have any Opinions Please that you’d like to submit? Send over your questions and dilemmas here.

Style-ish's producers are Lucy Hunt (@lucyhunt3) and Cait Emma Burke (@caitemmaburke).

We’ll see you back here on Wednesday.

Does Australia have an ambition problem? Nov 18, 2025

Show notes

Today we’re covering the Dua Lipa and Augustinus Bader collab, whether Australia has an ambition problem, and the rise of the wedding camcorder. Before we get into the headlines, though, we’ll swap in some of our favourite recommendations of the week.

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Join us over on socials to see what our Style-ish family of incredible content creators are wearing, buying and trying. We’re on Instagram @style_ishau and TikTok @style_ishau.

Big thanks to Dan Murphy’s for making this episode of Style-ish possible! Find out what’s new, now, and next when it comes to trending drinks. Ask the team in store or download the app – you can check out what’s new, what’s on their radar, and what everyone’s drinking. Get inspired and remember to choose to drink wise!

Your hosts today were Anika Joshi-Smith (@anikajoshismith), Maddison Sullivan-Thorpe (@maddisonsullivanthorpe) Joanna Fleming (@joannafleming).

And here’s a link to the reccos we made throughout:

Jo’s swap: The Active G Original from Posy

Mads’ swap: Osmosis Calm Gentle Retinal Serum

Anika’s swap: Coco Schiffer and her video ‘Three things that make your outfit look cheap’

‘Make Australia ambitious again’ from Rolodex Media

Mads’ ORDRO camcorder from Amazon

Do you have any Opinions Please that you’d like to submit? Send over your questions and dilemmas here.

Style-ish's producers are Lucy Hunt (@lucyhunt3) and Cait Emma Burke (@caitemmaburke).

We’ll see you back here on Wednesday.

Product placement: Why it’s everywhere in 2025 Nov 13, 2025

Show notes

After watching the latest season of Nobody Wants This, we ended up having a lot of back and forth on our Slack channel about how product placement works (if you’ve yet to see the show, there is a lot of very obvious product placement in Season Three). We dive deep in today’s episode, exploring the history of product placement, why there’s such a negative sentiment around it, and why both brands and productions are using it so much in 2025.

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Join us over on socials to see what our Style-ish family of incredible content creators are wearing, buying and trying. We’re on Instagram @styleishpod and TikTok @styleishpod.

Big thanks to ANZ for making this episode of Style-ish possible! ANZ Business Start Right is helping small businesses go from great idea to great business. Just search it to get started. And a thank you to Dan Murphy’s. Download the Dan Murphy’s app to get inspired – you’ll find out exactly what’s new and what’s trending when it comes to drinks. Remember to choose to drink wise.

Your hosts today were Maddison Sullivan-Thorpe (@maddisonsullivanthorpe) and Rhiannon Joyce (@rhiannonjoyce).

Do you have any Opinions Please that you’d like to submit? Send over your questions and dilemmas here.

Style-ish's producers are Lucy Hunt (@lucyhunt3) and Cait Emma Burke (@caitemmaburke).

We’ll see you back here next Wednesday.

Shay Mitchell’s skincare line is…for kids? Nov 11, 2025

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Today we’re covering Shay Mitchell’s new skincare business, which is made for and marketed to children, we’re questioning whether we’re making it impossible for female founders to thrive, and if being constantly contactable is making us all bad texters. But first, we’re doing The swap.

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Join us over on socials to see what our Style-ish family of incredible content creators are wearing, buying and trying. We’re on Instagram @style_ishau and TikTok @style_ishau.

Big thanks to Go-To for making this episode of Style-ish possible! Go-To has just dropped their first limited-edition makeup collection – an edit of blushes and highlighters that look like makeup but act like skincare with formulas that support your skin while giving effortless glow and colour. And a thank you to Myer. Give something special this Christmas and shop now at Myer, the home of gifting.

Your hosts today were Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald), Maddison Sullivan-Thorpe (@maddisonsullivanthorpe) Joanna Fleming (@joannafleming).

And here’s a link to the reccos we made throughout:

Mecca Max brushes and the Complexion Buffing Brush

Huda Beauty Lip Contour Stain

Do you have any Opinions Please that you’d like to submit? Send over your questions and dilemmas here.

Style-ish's producers are Lucy Hunt (@lucyhunt3) and Cait Emma Burke (@caitemmaburke).

We’ll see you back here on Wednesday.