Melanie Rickey
Style Director
Melanie Rickey is Good Housekeeping's style director, working across print and digital to create uplifting fashion-forward content to enrich readers' personal style under the GH Fashion Manifesto. Melanie brings experience from 25 years as a journalist covering international and British fashion, but she is choosy. If it doesn't spark joy, deliver style, quality, responsible production and excellent cost-per-wear value, you won't find it in Good Housekeeping. Off duty, you'll most likely find her making her podcast The Enoughness with Melanie Rickey, clad in Uniqlo cashmere and her favourite Marques Almeida boyfriend trousers.
Sorry, M&S – I had to find new knickers and I love them more than yours
Our style director’s hunt to find a new everyday knicker supplier
These accessories are your luxe for less shortcut for a high-fashion summer, from £34
Woven accessories are in-demand, here’s how to get your hands on the most wanted styles
Cate Blanchett breaks all the rules at Chelsea and you can get her look for £29.90
The best colourful statement shorts to update your summer looks
Inject some fun into your summer capsule wardrobe
From Scholl to Esska – 10 comfortable, and fashionable, shoes that will give you fitter feet
Health-giving shoes are suddenly the height of fashion
This & Other Stories dress proves that 1940s fashion looks just as great today
Modern and nostalgic, this is a dress for all ages
From princess to Hollywood pinup: these are the best celeb-inspired prom dresses your teen will actually want to wear
Approved by our very own Gen Z staff
This is the only summer high heel you'll ever need, and the Princess of Wales is a fan
From an affordable cotton sundress, to a silky shorts suit - what we're wearing for Heatwave Day!
This is how we're styling the heatwave.
From Brat Pack to fashion icon – the style evolution of Demi Moore
The Oscar buzz may have gone, but Demi’s shine is brighter than ever
‘The six uplifting trends I’m wearing this spring – and that you can, too’
Make geranium red, a tangle of necklaces and souvenir T-shirts your go-tos says our style director
These 15 golden fashion finds from Next prove it’s the comeback kid of summer
Pick your favourite and thank us later…
We've found the best white cotton t-shirts now - from £9.50 at M&S
Discover your perfect white T-shirt for 202
The best short pyjama sets for floating around at home (and a good night’s sleep)
Add a luxury short pyjama set to your evening ritual, and thank us later
Gap’s first high-end GapStudio collection has landed – here’s what to invest in now (and what not to)
Discover the modern design classics in the new GapStudio line
Louche, relaxed, chic – how to wear satin midi skirts now
Oh, and they’re as easy to style as jeans.
The glossy out-out sandals to make every night golden – and they’re only £60 from Monsoon
Make gold sandals your spring superpower
We nominate Nobody’s Child’s ‘Starlight’ dress of the year – from £62
Why it’s the summer dress that works for everyone
Quick! The M&S viral suede loafers are back in stock - plus 11 loafers worth knowing
And no, its not an April Fool!
On your marks! How our style director finally found her perfect summer sandals
Why a stylish hiking sandal won my heart (and feet) for summer
Spring fashion sorted. Our style director picks the REAL M&S best buys of the season
Stylish buys you’ll love for more than a season
A dachshund bag? How a dog inspired spring’s most-wanted handbag – and where to find yours
Our style director on spring’s most stylish – and adorable – handbag style
'I’ve finally found the replacement for my most joyful red summer dress'
Our style director finds her perfect red summer dress
The perfect between-season coat - why Parker Posey’s super swingy GAP trench is a must-have
Why we’re excited about Gap again.
Brown suede is the new black leather. Here’s why – and where to get the best updates now
From jackets to handbags, ballet pumps or trainers...
A Chloe inspired blouse is spring's prettiest update - here's where to get the best now
Pintucks, ruffles, lace.. they're all here
This floaty blouse made me so happy – and, win! It’s only £35 from M&S
The best affordable blouse of 2025 is here
Quick! Rare short-sleeved occasion dresses to snap up now
You won’t want to miss out on these
The T-Shirt Neckline That Will Instantly Update Your Look for £10
A simple tip to elevate your entire wardrobe
The 15 high-street spring updates GH editors are buying now
Start your spring 2025 shopping here
Move over Breton, rugby stripes are back and this £29.50 top is leading the pack
And Marks & Spencer’s £29.50 version will take you there
Ask Melanie: Wardrobe updates for spring
Got a style dilemma? Our style director has the answer.