“I don’t want to show skin.” I hear that often – especially in the summertime. But what I also hear is that you feel like you can’t enjoy summer style without showing skin (but you can!). Because summer style isn’t just about tank tops and shorts and swimsuits. It’s about breezy fabrics and summer-friendly shapes and an overall relaxed ease. So, here are a few methods you can use to stay cool and collected in hot weather without showing skin – and still feel totally stylish.
Read More6 everyday casual outfits (that aren't leggings!)
A few weeks ago, I shared something on Instagram that turned out to be a bit controversial. I stated that “leggings aren’t pants.” I got some positive (and not so positive) responses. The reason I brought this up is because I work with many clients who feel stuck. They put on leggings in the morning - and then 4 o’clock rolls around and they realize they’ve never changed out of them. They can’t think of easy outfits that are casual enough for working from home or running errands. So, check out a bunch of everyday outfits I created for my virtual clients (without a legging in sight), with formulas that you can copy with what’s in your closet.
Read More5 things I recommend to clients every summer
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 MoreIt's not about the item, it's about the outfit
Occasionally when I’m with a client, I show them something that I think is incredibly useful – and they say, “I don’t know how I’d wear that.” But here’s the deal. When you see something new (or something you already own), you may unconsciously pigeonhole it. You might be convinced that you can only wear it one way – and you ignore its versatility. So, here are two examples where it’s not about the item, it’s about the outfit. Because if you’re stuck in wearing ‘cute top & jeans’ outfits, this may be exactly what you need.
Read More3 instant summer style upgrades (without changing your clothes!)
It’s summer. It’s hot. And your main focus may be keeping cool, while you’re doing everything you have to do. And you can’t even think about wearing anything besides a tank top & shorts. But here’s the deal – you can still feel put together and keep your cool at the same time. Hot weather and intentional style are not mutually exclusive. So, when you’re wearing less clothes, how can you still feel stylish? Here are 3 ways to do it (without even having to change your clothes!).
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 More"I don't like summer style"
“I don’t like summer style.” I hear this a lot. Because getting dressed and feeling stylish can seem more difficult in summer. It’s hot. You can’t layer. You’re suddenly showing more skin. And you just don’t feel like yourself. You see everyone else wearing bright colors and tiered dresses and barely-there tops. And that’s not your vibe at all. The good news is that you can embrace your own personal style at any time of year – including summer. So, before you write off the entire season, here are a 5 ways you can enjoy your summer style.
Read MoreThe spring/summer layer you didn't know you needed
Layers? For spring and summer? Yes! Because even when it’s hot, there’s typically air conditioning blasting (that makes it almost frigid inside). Or you may have warm days that turn into cool nights. Or you may live somewhere that it doesn’t get all that hot - but you still want to enjoy spring and summer style. So, I wanted to share a key layer that I’ve recommended to clients for years. And the best part is that it works over so many outfits – and it already may be familiar to you. And it’s a bit more elevated than it’s common counterpart…
Read More2 spring/summer trends that are sitting in your closet
How do you feel about trends? To be honest, I can take them or leave them. But my favorite part about trends is when they’re less about a specific item or color, and more about how you put things together - because you can participate in the trend with clothes you already have. Which is why I wanted to talk about a couple of trends that are happening right now. Here are two outfit ideas that are on trend for this spring and summer, that you can try with what’s already sitting in your closet.
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 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.
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