Are fancy party invitations crowding your inbox? Are you having a hard time deciding which dressy holiday soiree to attend? Me either! You may not have any fancy occasions on your calendar this year - but that doesn’t mean you can’t channel a festive holiday style. You’ll just do it in a lower-key way. Check out how you can feel festive, fun and shine over the holidays, via 25 different outfits I created for my clients.
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: The easiest way to get dressed this fall
Which is your favorite season to dress for? It’s fall for a lot of people, for a ton of reasons. Cozy sweaters, cute booties, great jackets - and amazing fall layers. But fall style doesn’t come easy to everyone. With all those layers, creating an outfit can be tricky - but it doesn’t have to be. Check out my idea for the easiest way to get dressed this fall with outfits that can take you from weekend errands to holiday lunches (and everywhere in between!).
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: The one accessory color you need
If you've been cultivating a versatile, multi-purpose accessory wardrobe, then I'm sure you've got the basics covered - nude shoes to go with any dress, black bags that work for the office and parties, etc. But do you have the most wearable (and yet super exciting) accessory color in your wardrobe yet?
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: Sequin jacket
What's sparkly and fun, that you can wear to holiday parties and again and again throughout the year? A sequin jacket! It takes you from playing holiday hostess to fancy spring soirées, and from a casual summer bridal shower to formal fall gatherings. The fashion bloggers are all over it, and you can be, too…..
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: Party dress - classic vs. sassy
You already picked out your favorite holiday party dress, but now you've received yet another invitation – and there’s no backup dress in sight. How do you wear the same dress twice and make it look different? It's all about the layers and how you accessorize. Go classic, or go sassy - the choice is yours.....
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: Shine now, shine later
Are you waiting for holiday party invites to break out your shine for the season? Well don't. My friends at Banana Republic let me play with some of their holiday sparkle and shine, to show you how you can wear it now for everyday, and how you can wear it later for the holidays. So check out my recommendations, and shine on!
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: Pattern, texture, color, shine - part 3
Want to spice up your look, but you don't feel like adding pattern or color? Then you have two choices - add texture or shine! Texture adds depth in a subtle yet sophisticated way. And shine is an easy way to grab the spotlight - figuratively and literally. Check out the looks we updated at our recent Banana Republic event.
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