Occasionally when I’m with a client, I show them something that I think is incredibly useful – and they say, “I don’t know how I’d wear that.” But here’s the deal. When you see something new (or something you already own), you may unconsciously pigeonhole it. You might be convinced that you can only wear it one way – and you ignore its versatility. So, here are two examples where it’s not about the item, it’s about the outfit. Because if you’re stuck in wearing ‘cute top & jeans’ outfits, this may be exactly what you need.
Read More2 spring/summer trends that are sitting in your closet
How do you feel about trends? To be honest, I can take them or leave them. But my favorite part about trends is when they’re less about a specific item or color, and more about how you put things together - because you can participate in the trend with clothes you already have. Which is why I wanted to talk about a couple of trends that are happening right now. Here are two outfit ideas that are on trend for this spring and summer, that you can try with what’s already sitting in your closet.
Read MoreTHE LOOK: 3 never-fail cool girl outfits
Do you feel like you forgot how to get dressed? Between working from home (in sweats) and coming off an active summer (in tank tops and shorts), you may have forgotten how to pull yourself together. And create complete outfits that feel stylish and cool. And that now fall weather is on the horizon, you’re not feeling ready at all. But don’t worry, I have a solution - 3 outfit ideas that work for most every body type and just make you feel like a ‘cool girl’. And the best part is that you can wear a version of these outfits right now. And easily adapt the same outfit ideas right into fall.
Read MoreTHE LOOK: What to wear when you don't know what to wear
“I know how to dress for the grocery store. I know how to dress for a wedding. I’m at a loss everywhere else.” A client recently said this to me and apparently the feeling is pretty common. What you wore before the pandemic doesn’t make sense anymore - but what you wore for the last two years doesn’t feel right, either. So, what can you wear when you don’t know what to wear? I like to think of it in terms of degrees - shifting your look to dressier (or more casual) occasions step by step. So, here are two outfit concepts with tips on how to make them dressier and more casual, to help you get dressed for any occasion.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 5 simple swaps for a more comfortable office style
Are you going back to the office? Whether you’re in a 9 to 5 grind at corporate HQ or on a hybrid schedule of office/WFH, getting dressed to go back to work might feel like something foreign. After all – you spent the last year in sweatpants and leggings. And you want to be as comfortable as you were working from home, but still feel stylish and appropriate at the office, right? So, check out 5 simple swaps you can make in your wardrobe to feel comfy AND stylish for your return to work.
Read MoreTHE 3-WAY: The one jacket you need this fall
Many of my clients are missing one key thing from their wardrobes - third pieces. Third pieces (aka jackets, blazers, coats) will not only keep you warm in early fall chill, they’ll also complete your look and make you feel totally pulled together. But at this time of year, you need one that’s not too heavy, not too light, but just right. So, what’s the third piece that’s probably missing from your fall wardrobe?
Read MoreTHE TIP: The one step trick to up level your outfit
Picture this: it’s a Monday (or a Tuesday or a dreaded hump day) morning and you don’t have one iota of creative energy to devise a cute outfit. So you stick with your stand-by’s - but then you look in the mirror and remember that you’d like to make more of an impression than your current outfit can. So what’s the one step trick that will ‘up level’ your outfit?
Read MoreTHE 3 WAY: The item you need in your summer wardrobe
Summer is here – yeah! Vacations, barbecues, long weekends at the beach – sounds great, doesn’t it? But don’t you still need to go to work? And aren’t there times when you want to appear more polished than shorts and flip flops can achieve? There’s one item that can add instant polish to your look, whether you’re at the office, going to a wedding or even a girls’ brunch…
Read MoreTHE 3-WAY: Why you need a suit
No one needs a suit anymore, right? Most workplaces are business casual, and it’s more about expressing yourself than conforming to a rigid standard, right? Yes and yes. But there are more uses for a suit than you may think, especially since a suit is much more than the sum of its parts…
Read MoreTHE 3-WAY: 3 degrees of business casual
Business casual dress codes can be difficult to navigate. They're vague, undefined, and shift from office to office. Fortunately, the varying degrees of business casual can be boiled down to three main camps. Read to see how I helped a group of meeting planners maneuver dress codes for their ever-changing workplace...
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: The one jacket you need this season
What’s the standout statement piece that takes a t-shirt from drab to fab? What can transition your office look from day to night? What’s the perfect party dress topper? A velvet blazer, that’s what! Do you know how you'll wear one this season???
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: His summer wedding looks
Memorial Day is merely days away - and what does that mean? Summer weddings! If you've ever been perplexed by the vague descriptions on a wedding invite, worry no more. We'll help you decode the dress code and inspire you to spiff up for their big day.....
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