Are dresses your go-to in the summer? They are for a lot of my clients. Because it’s the epitome of a one-and-done outfit. And it can be just as easy in fall and winter. One of my favorite kinds of dresses in cold weather is a sweater dress - so, I’ve used one to create a whole bunch of style inspiration. Here’s a simple sweater dress, with 10 different ways you can wear it – for the office, for the weekend and for holiday occasions.
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 OBSESSION: 5 things you need in your closet this (and every) summer
Don’t you hate those lists that tell you what you NEED in your closet? I kind of hate them too. Because the underlying assumption is that you need the same things as everyone else. So, why am I giving you a list of what you need? Because I’ve been in over 300 closets and I’ve created 1000’s of outfits. And I’ve discovered 5 key things (that are often missing from my clients’ closets) that can help make your summer easy, fun and super stylish.
Read MoreTHE 3-WAY: The one matched set you need this season
I’m not the only one who’s tired of hearing how to dress up your sweats set, right? Yes, a sweatshirt and sweatpants are a useful set for at home - but aren’t you ready to start talking about regular clothes again? The good thing about a matching sweats set is that you have a top and bottom you can wear together or separately. And the great thing is that you can get that versatility from other matched sets, too! Check out 3 outfits I created with 2 different matched sets – and let me know if you’re ready to ditch the sweats yet.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: How to rethink 3 things in your closet
“It’s time to come out of the closet!” That’s what your clothes are saying. Because they’re sad, lonely and confused - but they don’t have to be. Because even if your go-to pandemic outfit is leggings and a Zoom top, other styles in your closet are just as comfortable, just as useful and a lot more fun! So, take a look at 3 things in your wardrobe (that you’ve probably ignored for months) and discover how you can wear them casually - so you’re enjoying more of what’s in your closet on a regular basis.
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: the one thing you need in your quarantine wardrobe
Is your quarantine wardrobe feeling a little tired? Do you need stay at home style inspiration? Well, I have a fun new idea for you. It’s a super comfortable option that’s basically an outfit unto itself, and if you choose correctly, it takes you from the end of summer all the way through fall. What I’m talking about is a ‘house dress’. It’s evolved as a pandemic trend – but it’s also a style that deserves permanent space in your stay at home wardrobe.
Read MoreTHE 3-WAY: the one thing you need in your closet this summer
It’s summertime, it’s warm, and everything seems a little easier – or does it? If your kids are out of school, you may be chauffeuring more than usual. At the office, you may be covering for colleagues’ who are on vacation. The last thing you want to do this summer is spend more time and energy getting dressed. So, what’s the one thing you need in your closet this season to make getting dressed oh-so-easy?
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: My top 4 styles to transition to fall
Hooray, fall is here! Time to pull out your wool sweaters, quilted jackets and boots, right? Not necessarily. Even though the calendar says fall, your weather may still say summer, so check out my top 4 transitional styles that will take you from warm early autumn weather right into the fall chill.
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 3-WAY: Matched sets
Have you heard of a matched set? Matched sets (aka a top and bottom in the same color or print) have been on trend for the past few seasons, and there's a concrete reason why. Worn together, they look like a dress, but they also function as separates - so you get a dress, a top, and a bottom all out of the same pieces. Now, isn't that a great way to get maximum mileage out of your wardrobe?
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