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.
Read More3 style mantras for the world we live in
I like to think of spring as the start of the ‘style new year’. But while this may feel like the perfect time to create style resolutions - I prefer to create intentions. Because resolutions feel like hard & fast rules that you have to follow. While intentions feel like ideas that will shape your behavior - and I appreciate the gentler approach. So, I’ve come up with 3 intentions (or mantras) to influence not only your style, but how you buy, wear & care for your clothes this year.
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 More5 small steps to upgrade your style (without shopping!)
Are you into New Year’s resolutions? Me neither (I prefer to change things up in the spring). But what I sometimes do at the beginning of the year is make small shifts. Little things and minor updates – because these can have a big impact. So, if you’re ready to shift your style (with some small tweaks to your routine). And if you’re ready to shake up how you get dressed (in a completely gentle way). Here are 5 small steps to upgrade your style for 2024 - and none of them include shopping.
Read MoreThe 3 most common alterations I recommend to clients
When I’m in a client’s closet, we figure out what does (and doesn’t) deserve to be in your wardrobe. We decide what fits – what fits your body, your lifestyle and your preferences. We look at your favorite pieces. And we see what needs a little help, often through alterations. Because there might be things that fit okay, that can fit a lot better. And you may think you need to buy something new – but you can actually tweak what you have. So, here are the 3 most common alterations I recommend to my clients.
Read MoreHow to get dressed if you’ve shifted sizes
New clients reach out to me for many reasons. Your lifestyle may have changed. You may have a new job (with a different dress code). You may have just had kids. You may want to demystify the process of getting dressed. Or you may have shifted sizes. And when you shift sizes, your priorities may change as well. The good news is that when you shift sizes, you can still enjoy clothes and have an intentional style. You just may need to do some work to create a wardrobe that feels good at your current size. So, here are 3 ways to get dressed if you’ve shifted sizes.
Read More3 things you need to evolve your style (that you may not have thought of)
Do you feel like you defined your style years ago? Or is your style more of an evolution? I tend to think of style more as an evolution. Yes, there are things that you may always like. But life evolves. And your style evolves with it. I work with many clients who are in transition - having kids, new jobs, moving to a new place or starting to date again. And I work with some clients whose lives have simply evolved, but their style hasn’t caught up. So, if you’re in transition. Or you’re just ready to evolve your style - here are 3 things you need to evolve your style (that you may not have thought of).
Read MoreTHE TIP: 3 things to know before you shop for new jeans
What’s one of the most challenging things to shop for? Jeans! I think it’s because jeans have become such a workhorse in so many people’s wardrobes. When I’m shopping for jeans with clients, I may bring 20 pairs into the fitting room (to land on a 3-5 great ones). The good thing is that when you invest time in shopping for jeans, that investment pays off. But, in order to shop for jeans successfully, there are a few things you should know. Here are 3 things to know before you shop for your next pair of jeans.
Read MoreTHE TIP: Do this in your closet before summer ends
Do you feel like summer is almost over? Or are you still enjoying the balmy weather? Either way, now is a great time to take stock of your summer wardrobe. And you don’t need to do a full-fledged closet clean out. You can take a half hour and look at two main categories in your closet – the things you’ve been wearing the most and the things you’ve been wearing the least. Because you can learn a lot from both of these categories. Here are key questions to ask yourself as you go through your closet (and a few things you need to do before summer ends).
Read MoreTHE TIP: 5 things you don't know about tailoring your clothes
Tell me the truth: do you get your clothes tailored? If you answered ‘never’, you’re not alone. If you answered ‘sometimes’, you’re on the right path. And if you answered ‘always’, you’re in the minority - but it’s a good minority to be in. Because I’ve got news for you. It’s incredibly common for clothes to not fit 100% correctly off the rack. But when you find a style that totally works and the only issue is something that a quick alteration can cure, it’s worth the time and cost of getting it fixed. So, here are a few things that you may not know about tailoring that can help you spend your time and money wisely on alterations.
Read MoreTHE FIND: My Black owned business gift guide
So I know there are a bunch of holiday gift guides out there - but this year, I wanted to focus on Black owned businesses. Because by supporting Black owned businesses, you not only help a small business survive - you funnel money into Black communities, which can have long lasting positive effects. And I specifically wanted to point the finger to Black owned businesses that I have had personal experience with (or I know someone who has). Because seriously - what’s better than a personal recommendation?
Read MoreTHE TIP: Why you feel like you have nothing to wear (& how to fix it)
“I have nothing to wear.” If you’ve said it yourself, you’re not alone. But the truth is, if you’re standing in front of a closet full of clothes, you do have something to wear, it might just not be the right thing. What’s filling your closet might not fit right now – and by that, I mean a few things. Check out a few of the most common reasons why you may feel like you have nothing to wear, along with suggestions on what you can do to get rid of that feeling, once and for all.
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