The ‘is this dated?’ conversation comes up all the time - because my clients want to partake in current fashion. But that doesn’t mean being a slave to trends - it means giving a nod to of-the-moment ideas while still maintaining your style. And sometimes it’s not the specific item that may feel dated, it’s how you’re wearing it. So, let’s talk about the biggest ‘is this dated?’ questions I get...
Read MoreIf it doesn't fit, that's okay
I’ve gained some weight over the past year, to the point that I needed to spend time in my closet. And yes, my first priority was how everything fit my body - but it wasn’t just about that. Because what fits your lifestyle is also important. And what fits your preferences is sometimes even more important. So, let’s talk about all of it as I share a little more about my time in my closet…
Read MoreYour ultimate holiday style guide
The holiday season is almost over! So, rather than write a deep dive on holiday style, I’m sharing a curated list of festive style strategies - so you can check out what you need right now (but be sure to save this post to refer back to later). And I’ve edited it down to 8 of my absolutely favorite articles - so it's essentially my holiday style 'greatest hits'.
Read MoreThe boots I recommend every fall
A recent comment on Instagram basically inspired this article. It was, “what shoes are we wearing this fall?” Which made me reflect on recent client conversations about creating a basic shoe wardrobe for the season. Because, even though fall rolls around every year, you might feel perplexed as to what shoes to wear - especially with different pant fits & skirts & dresses. So, here are the basic shoes that I’m suggesting to clients right now - along with the boots I recommend every fall (plus even more things you should know about boots).
Read MoreThe stylist secret to fall outfits
I share a lot of style advice (obviously). But there’s something that I get asked about all the time - because it feels elusive to a lot of people. And it’s actually a really useful concept to grasp, no matter where you are on your style journey. Because it’s the style advice that you can use in almost every season (it even works when it feels like you’re in two different seasons in one day). It’s what so many people want to do better. It adds interest to your outfits. It’s something you can do in a very straightforward way - or you can get super creative.
Read MoreHow *not* to get ready for fall
Please don't just go shopping to get ready for fall! I know that it might feel easier than being more intentional, but then you end up buying a cute jacket (that you later realize you have nowhere to wear). Here are a few steps you can take so that when you do shop, you’re truly ready - so you can make deliberate purchases that add fun and functionality to your existing fall wardrobe.
Read MoreThe summer outfit strategy you never thought about
Accessories can completely change your outfit. And there’s no time that they're more important than in the summer. Because when you’re wearing less clothes, accessories can shift your outfit from, “I look okay” to, “I look cute!” And we all could use that ‘I look cute’ feeling right now, right? So, instead of getting dressed by picking out your clothes, start with my favorite kind of accessories.
Read MoreHow you can pack better...next time
You can find packing advice all over the internet - but how can you figure out the best way to pack for you? And learn from your successes & mistakes? So, I came up with ‘vacation packing hindsight’. Here are specific things that you can do before, during & after your trips - so you can see what worked, learn from what didn’t, recognize your tendencies & become an expert at packing for yourself.
Read MoreThe secret to packing like a stylist
People ask me for packing tips all the time - so often that I sometimes think, “again?” But I think it’s because packing isn’t something you do very often. And you can probably name a few times when you could have done it better. But different people have different goals with packing - so here are a few different ways that I've shown clients to pack over the years (with one common denominator).
Read More5 style hacks I use every summer
Does everything feel hard right now, or is it just me? Life is stressful right now - but your summer style doesn't need to be. So, with the intent of making things easier, I wanted to share a few style hacks to make your summer style feel easier. And they’re based on questions that you’ll probably ask yourself as you get dressed over the next few months (I hear these every single year).
Read MoreThe question you *should* be asking when you get dressed
I tell my clients that our work together is about the clothes, but it’s not about the clothes. Because clothes are just a tool - to advance in your career, to change you how dress for social occasions, to elevate your everyday. But there’s a commonality among all my clients - they want to feel better in clothes. And how you feel in clothes shows up in different ways - physically, mentally and emotionally.
Read MoreThe secret to wearing more of what's in your closet
Have you heard people say, “instead of going shopping, shop your closet?” But then you go into your closet & think, “now what?” So here’s a quick reframe. Instead of ‘shopping your closet’, approach it like ‘playing in your closet' - because it gives you permission to just try things out and see what works. So, here are 3 ways you can play in your closet and wear more of what you already own.
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