So, who am I?

Well, i'm Jo.
I am a Bendigo local (and have been here 30 years).

I love our town.
The people. The culture.
The coffee (and food).
The community feel.
It has everything that I (and my family) need.

My full time job (although it never feels like work) is Dress Hire and Styling.
I am a professional (and qualified) stylist with the Australian Style Institute. I am currently finishing my Masters in Styling.

I am a busy Mum of daughters.

I love fashion
(even though i'm normally dressed in activewear)
and participate when I can in Fashions On The Field.

I pride myself on being approachable, and honest
(if it doesn't look great, I won't tell you it does)!

So, why dress hire?

Well.

Just like all of you.
I had so many dresses that has been worn once, hung up, never to be worn again.

I couldn't sell them for anything near what paid (and they did look pretty hanging up).

I also found it so hard to find good, well-fitting dresses in Bendigo.

So ....
(with the little spare time I had)
No Strings Dress Hire was born and now this is what i do for a fulltime career!

What I love about it....

This question is EASY!
Dressing real people, in gorgeous dresses, making them feel beautiful - makes my day.

Helping people step outside of their comfort zone with fashion and trying new things - gets me excited!

There is also no better feeling than when someone comes in that 'just can't find anything for their body' but leaves glowing and confident - ready for their event.

I also love looking at the rainbow of 500+ dresses hanging up in my shop.

Facts about me....

My favourite dress:
This always changes - almost daily!

My favourite coffee place in Bendigo:
This is tricky!
I love a coffee from Forage in Strathfieldsaye.
Iced Latte from Nude Food.
Always open to suggestions though.

Where do I love to eat:
Ms Batterhams | Forage
Axedale tavern | Woodhouse | Nude Food and Forage (their chilli scrambled eggs are the best).

Favourite thing to do:
Ride my horses | Get a good night sleep | Laugh with friends | Going to the races

Favourite drink:
Gotta be a Maccas coke, or an Aperol Spritz
(or the Sparkling Shiraz from Balgownie Estate)

Claim to fame:
The current Bendigo Agricultural Show Banana Bread champion.