Season 11, Episode 8: Clothes, confidence and the joy of wearing colour(with guest Nicky Hambleton-Jones)

Dahlia is joined by stylist, author and Fashion Director Nicky Hambleton-Jones to discuss clothes, confidence and visibility.

Nicky shares her view on why we use clothes to hide or stand out and how to encourage people to create a positive internal narrative to help build their confidence. She describes clothes as giving us the opportunity to have an 'instant fix' helping us to flip our mindset and influence how we feel.

Nicky reflects on how she has built her confidence and shares the feelings of imposter syndrome on her first job in television as the presenter of '10 years younger' in 2004. She talks about how she felt going on camera and exposing herself to critique and commentary whilst also needing to take control and have a voice of authority as the host of the show.

Dahlia and Nicky discuss the joy of wearing colour and Nicky shares her views on styling for the Christmas season, encouraging people to give themselves permission to get comfortable standing out from the crowd.

Nicky Hambleton-Jones is a celebrated personal stylist, TV presenter, author, and trailblazer in the world of fashion and beauty. Best known as the charismatic host of Channel 4’s iconic makeover show 10 Years Younger, and more recently as the presenter and stylist behind Drop-A-Decade on This Morning, Nicky has become a trusted voice for women seeking confidence, style, and authenticity at every stage of life.

Instantly recognisable for her signature red lipstick and chic glasses, Nicky combines sharp style with a warm, relatable approach that has made her a household name.

A prolific author, she has written five empowering books, including 10 Years

Younger, The 10 Years Younger Nutrition Bible, Top-To-Toe, and How to Be Gorgeous. Her latest release, Bolder Not Older (March 2025), is a bold manifesto for ageless style and self-belief, redefining what it means to grow older with confidence.

In May 2025, Nicky was appointed Fashion Director at Platinum Magazine UK, where she hopes to bring her vibrant energy and inclusive style philosophy to the fashion pages. With a vision to inject fresh inspiration, real-world wearability, and her trademark splash of colour.

At the heart of everything Nicky does is a powerful mission: to help women to embrace their individuality, step into their confidence, and live their boldest, most beautiful lives