I cannot remember a time when fashion was not part of my life. Some of my fondest childhood memories are afternoons spent at Ballantynes with my mother and auntie, discovering the joy of clothes. That early fascination shaped me, and over the years it has become an inseparable part of who I am.

Darcy Boutique is the realisation of a long-held dream. My husband Steve often says he has never seen me happier, and our daughters will tell you this is exactly where I was always meant to be.

The name Darcy was chosen spontaneously one evening from the one and only hottie, Mr Darcy in Pride & Prejudice (the white shirt scene in particular). I thought, gosh, he's beautiful, just like the clothes I sell.

Darcy Boutique is more than just a collection of clothes. It is my way of helping women feel confident and comfortable, whether they are shopping with us here in Merivale or online from home.