It’s finally that time of year. Spring is coming and you can start wearing regular outfits again. But what if you forgot how? If you’ve been bundled up for the last few months, you might be out of your style groove. So, let’s keep it simple and focus on combining colors to create outfits. Here are 2 never-fail outfit formulas utilizing color (that work for any activity, any occasion and any style vibe). And check out how and why they balance your proportions.
Read More5 ways to shop your closet
“When you’re bored with your wardrobe, shop your closet.” Sounds easy, right? Nope. Shopping your closet can actually feel harder than shopping. Because you’re trying to think of a new way to wear something (that you’re already used to wearing one way). So, you go into your closet. And you sit there. And you’re not inspired. So, what can you do when you’re bored with your wardrobe (and you don’t want to go shopping)? Here are 5 ways to shop your closet - so you can create something fresh and new (from what you already own!).
Read More“I only wear that at the holidays”
“I only wear that at the holidays.” How many times do you think I’ve heard this from a client? Definitely more than I’d like. Because it means there are pieces that you only wear a couple of times a year. Which either says something about their versatility - or the ‘style box’ you may be putting them in. So, if you have things that you only wear between Thanksgiving and New Years (without a good reason why) - check out how to wear them at other times of the year. And if you’re shopping, here’s how you can pick holiday styles - so you’ll never say, “I only wear that at the holidays” again.
Read More4 secrets to amazing neutral outfits
Lots of people love color - but you’re not one of them. You love neutrals and that’s totally okay! You can have a fun, stylish and versatile wardrobe totally based in neutrals. But when you’re not depending on color, it’s easy to accidentally end up with outfits that are a little bland. You need to focus on things (other than color) to make your outfits interesting. So, here are 4 principles to creating amazing neutral outfits. And I’ll illustrate them with actual outfits I created for my clients during styling sessions.
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Monochromatic outfits I created for clients
What did you think of all the monochromatic outfits at the inauguration? So inspiring, right? I love monochromatic looks as a bold statement for high profile occasions - but they’re also a fun way to play with what’s already in your closet just for work or going out or hanging out on the weekend. Check out a bunch of monochromatic outfits I created for my clients along with some of my best tips on integrating the monochromatic look into what you wear on a daily basis.
Read MoreTHE TIP: 4 style lessons from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
You’re watching The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, right? Great story, great acting, great writing. And aren’t you enthralled by the great costumes? They reflect an era when everyone ‘dressed up’ and they also chart the evolution of the main character, Midge Maisel. And even though 50’s era fashion wasn’t as comfortable as a t-shirt and jeans, I think there are a lot of style lessons we can learn from Midge that are still relevant today. Here are a few of my favorites.
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: 10 color combos that always work
In the dead of winter, it’s pretty easy to get tired of your wardrobe - but spring is still weeks away, so how can you inject some life into what you’re wearing every day? With color! And I’m not just talking about adding one dramatic pop of color to your look today – how you pair colors also has a big impact on the joy you find in your outfits. So, if you’re ready to try some color pairings that you may not have thought of before, check out 10 color combinations that always work, no matter how dreary the weather.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: Color myths busted!
As a wardrobe stylist, I meet new people all the time, and among the most common questions I’m asked are ones about color. “What color is best for my skin tone?” “Can I wear this color with that one?” “Which colors will make me look slimmer?” And when I talk to people about color, I hear a lot of general misconceptions - so, I’ve compiled a handful of common color myths (aka the ones my clients ask about most) and the real truths that you need to know.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: Revive your style without buying a thing
Are you bored with your current wardrobe? Do you have stylish and versatile pieces that you always wear the same way? Then it’s time to mix it up! You can completely revive your style without buying a thing by rethinking how you put items together, and being open to new and fresh ways to wear your favorite styles.
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: Must-try fall color combos
Fall is in the air, and nothing feels more fall than autumn colors - orange, burgundy, mustard, olive and even camel and navy just exude the season. And one of my favorite things about fall colors is how they combine. When you look at falling leaves, you don’t see just one shade, you see a palette of autumnal hues – so why not wear a fall palette in your daily outfits?
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: How to wear a pop color
Color is the easiest way to breathe life into your outfits and wardrobe, especially as a spring pick-me-up. And pop colors provide impact and drama to otherwise sedate outfits. But if you don't already have a pop color, how do you find one? And more importantly, how should you wear it?
Read MoreTHE 3-WAY: Burgundy and color
If you're been shopping lately, you know that burgundy is a super hot color for fall - and you're already wearing it with all your neturals. But have you ever thought of burgundy as a neutral, to wear with other colors?
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