Summer trends come and summer trends go. But you know what’s always around? Timeless styles that fill a clear need in the summertime. Because there are certain pieces that just make sense for warmer weather. Whether it’s items that help you navigate rising temperatures (and frigid air conditioning). Or pieces that summer-ize your existing outfits. Or whatever puts you in a summer mood. These are the styles that you reach for every single summer – because they make sense and make you feel good.
Read More3 things you don’t need in your summer wardrobe
Sometimes it feels like there’s a big list of needs to enjoy your summer style. White jeans. Straw accessories. Cute sandals. Sundresses. And not to mention new bathing suits. It can get overwhelming if you don’t already have these things in your wardrobe. And if you don’t wear them, it might feel like you didn’t get the summer style memo. But guess what? You don’t need to abide by anyone’s list of what you need for summer. Here are 3 things that are considered summer ‘must-haves’ (and my ideas for what you can wear instead).
Read More5 shoes I recommend to clients every spring
Every once in a while, I meet a client who loves her booties in fall/winter. And loves her sandals in the summer. But she basically has nothing else. So, she’s missing an entire category of shoes – flats! But, here’s the thing – you need shoes that fill the gap between bootie weather and sandal season. For the office, for when closed-toe feels more appropriate - and for when you’re weeks past your last pedicure. So, here are 5 different flat shoes that I always suggest to my clients in the spring.
Read More4 things new clients always need in spring
Here’s what I kind of hate: spring ‘must-have’ lists. Because the underlying message is that you need the exact same things as everyone else in spring (you don’t!). So, instead of a spring ‘must-have’ list, I wanted to share a ‘most of my new clients need this in spring’ list. Because in 10 years as a stylist, I’ve discovered a handful of essentials that the majority of new clients need. They knew they were missing something – but they didn’t know exactly what. So, here are the 4 things my new clients always need in spring.
Read MoreTHE FIND: 3 jackets to wear when you're tired of your denim jacket
You got the denim jacket memo years ago, right? You wear your denim jacket to work, out to dinner and for running errands - you basically wear it all the time. But if you’re getting tired of your denim jacket, here’s how to find an update: focus on its function. Focus on the function your denim jacket serves in your wardrobe. And if you’d like a quick shortcut to finding an update, here are 3 options to a blue denim jacket that are just as versatile (that my clients love!).
Read MoreTHE 3-WAY: 3 fall transition items (that may surprise you!)
Are you team “I’m so excited for fall”? If you are, you may be thinking about pumpkin spice everything, falling leaves and cozy autumn outfits. And while you can already grab a pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks, it’s a little too early to start wearing chunky sweaters and knee high boots. But don’t worry - because you can start wearing certain fall styles right now. It’s all about how you outfit them. So, check out 3 fall transition items (from the new Girl With Curves Collection) and see how you can wear them now AND into October/November.
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 UPDATE: 6 work from home wardrobe essentials
Remember when you first started working after college? You bought clothes that made sense for your job, to develop a functional work wardrobe. Well, guess what? It’s time to do this for your work from home wardrobe. It’s finally time to make a conscious decision as to what to wear for working from home. Read my list of 6 work from home wardrobe essentials that take you from now and right into fall - and check to see which are already in your closet.
Read MoreTHE TIP: 3 steps to figure out the holes in your wardrobe
Ok, so you’ve cleaned out your closet. Congrats! You’ve weeded through what’s working and not working in your wardrobe. Everything that doesn’t fit your body or your lifestyle (and the things that you no longer like) are gone, and you’re left with what fits well, what works for your life and styles that are not only versatile, but that you love. But if it feels like some things are missing, what should you do?
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: The top that's missing from your closet
Before you were spending so much time at home, you may have thought you had a well-rounded wardrobe. But now that you’re home, you may realize that you’re missing something - tops that are nicer than a basic t-shirt, but not your typical office-appropriate blouse or going out top. You know what I mean, right? You’re suddenly on multiple Zoom calls a day – and a silky blouse feels like too much, but a simple t-shirt feels like too little. So, what item can fill this wardrobe gap?
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