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When it comes to making it big in the world of fashion blogging, age is irrelevant.
Lesley Crawford, a 60-year-old stylist for TV network SBS, is making it big on Instagram as a result of her impressive sense of style and fashion flair.
Mrs Crawford, who goes by the handle @lesleyhasmanyhats, has over 4,900 followers and shares daily snaps of herself in a variety of creative, bold and colourful get-ups.
Style queen: Lesley Crawford, a 60-year-old stylist for TV network SBS, is making it big on Instagram as a result of her impressive sense of style and fashion flair
Individual: Mrs Crawford, who goes by the handle @lesleyhasmanyhats, has over 4,900 followers and shares daily snaps of herself in a variety of creative, bold and colourful get-ups
Unique: With a passion for recycled an d designer outfits, Mrs Crawford, from Sydney, has earned herself a loyal following who love her bright style and fashion-forward look
With a passion for recycled and designer outfits, Mrs Crawford, from Sydney, has earned herself a loyal following who love her bright style and fashion-forward look.
Mrs Crawford started on Instagram in 2012 but has worked in fashion for over 25 years and describes her style as 'adventurous and definitely experimental'.
'I started working with Rosie Nice in the 80s when she was the first person really doing interesting accessories and then went into freelance styling,' Mrs Crawford told Daily Mail Australia.
Dress for comfort: Mrs Crawford started on Instagram in 2012 but has worked in fashion for over 25 years and describes her style as 'adventurous and definitely experimental'
Eye-popping: Mrs Crawford's colourful eye-popping wardrobe includes Easton Pearson dresses, vintage kimonos, Carla Zampatti blouses, turbans and over-sized modern beanies
Unique: 'My style is pretty eclectic. I don't like to be restricted to one particular look. I like clothing to be comfortable and to feel good,' Mrs Crawford said
'I then moved into set decoration and production design on films, television series and commercials and I started as the Network Stylist at SBS Broadcasting in 2005.'
Mrs Crawford's colourful eye-popping wardrobe includes Easton Pearson dresses, vintage kimonos, Carla Zampatti blouses, turbans and over-sized modern beanies.
'My style is pretty eclectic. I don't like to be restricted to one particular look. I like clothing to be comfortable and to feel good,' she said.
Impressive: Mrs Crawford's wardrobe is so extensive, that she was able to spend 365 days without repeating an outfit or spending a dollar on new clothing
Dress for yourself: Despite her adventurous style, Mrs Crawford says it's all about what people feel the best in.
'My favourite designers are Dries Van Noten, Haider Ackerman, Prada, Stella Jean, Acne, Easton Pearson.'
And Mrs Crawford's wardrobe is so extensive, that she was able to spend 365 days without repeating an outfit or spending a dollar on new clothing.
Despite her adventurous style, Mrs Crawford says it's all about what people feel the best in.
Never restrict yourself: 'The great thing about fashion trends these days are that there is choice,' she said
Fan of designer: Mrs Crawford says international designer shopping sites 'make the clothes of your dreams a possibility'
ADVICE FOR WOMEN WANTING TO BE MORE CREATIVE WITH STYLEThink about your lifestyle and what clothes you need to fit into that
Buy less and better quality
Look after your clothes. Hang them up on proper coathangers and organise your wardrobe so that you have everything divided into categories
Colour coordinate within the category - it makes seeing what you have much easier and then you can start to be creative
If you are not confident about shopping or what looks good on you don't be afraid to seek advice
'It is really a matter of what you feel comfortable with - I personally wouldn't wear a mini skirt and I definitely prefer something with a sleeve if possible,' Mrs Crawford said.
'The great thing about fashion trends these days are that there is choice. I like the robe trend- kimonos, silk pyjamas and I have always loved print and pattern.'
Mrs Crawford also loves to play with recycled fashion.
'I do have clothes and accessories that are 30 years old but they were bought new and I have just kept the best of them and looked after them. The only vintage shopping I would do is for kimonos,' she said.
'I love recycled fashion and I adore the designer consignment stores and sales on the international designer shopping sites .They make the clothes of your dreams a possibility.'
Inspiration: On weekends Mrs Crawford, whose style icon is British actress and model Tilda Swinton, loves colourful pieces with 'good graphics'
'Develop your own style, individuality is very intoxicating': Although Mrs Crawford doesn't consider herself a 'social media success' she is always willing to offer advice to others who are looking to get more creative with their personal style
On weekends Mrs Crawford, whose style icon is British actress and model Tilda Swinton, loves colourful pieces with 'good graphics'.
Although Mrs Crawford doesn't consider herself a 'social media success' she is always willing to offer advice to others who are looking to get more creative with their personal style.
'Develop your own style, individuality is very intoxicating,' she said.
Source: Sixty and stylish: The fashionista making a name for herself on Instagram with her bold signature style - and she went ONE YEAR without repeating or buying a single outfit
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