Nothing To Wear

"It’s The Salt & Pepper Of An Outfit": How To Master Statement Accessories

September 29, 2026·52 min
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What does it take to style Tyra Banks, shoot on an Alaskan glacier, or make an $8 thrift find look like designer? On this episode of Nothing To Wear, Leigh Campbell sits down with Sydney stylist and creative director Monica Morales. From her Salvadorian roots and Thursday night retail shifts to styling global campaigns, Monica shares the realities of the fashion industry and her secrets to high-impact style on a budget.  Plus, they cover her rules for shopping pre-loved on Depop and eBay, why accessories are the "salt and pepper" of an outfit, how to wear chartreuse, and styling hacks for pieces you already own. BOUJIE TO BUDGET: Leigh's items: Chartreuse BUDGET: Los Cabos Kath Sandals, $79.95 MID-RANGE: Topshop raw seamed strappy maxi dress in chartreuse green, $105 BOUJIE: Helen Kaminski Andy Logo Cotton Cap, $150 Monica's items:  BUDGET: H&M Studios Accessories  MID-RANGE: Outhouse Jewelery & Swarovski BOUJIE: Pucci & Schiaparelli HELPFUL LINKS:  SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY: The You Beauty hosts have bundled together their all-time favourite beauty products and two Mamamia subscribers are winning the lot. Subscribe to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply. Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways, discounts and our home workout app, MOVE. Subscribe here. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. GET YOUR FASHION FIX: Watch us on YouTube here. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @nothingtowearpod Shop the Pod: Sign up to the Nothing To Wear Newsletter to see all the products mentioned plus more, delivered straight to your inbox after every episode. Feedback? We're listening! Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Leigh Campbell Guest: Monica Morales  Producers: Tina Matolov, Talissa Bazaz & Zara Sengstock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: A

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