“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 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 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 More5 ways to wear more of what's in your closet
If you’re like many of my clients, you have things in your closet that you wear a ton - and things that you barely wear. The general statistic is that most people wear 20% of their wardrobe the majority of the time. Which means that 80% of your wardrobe often goes unworn (which honestly seems like a lot!). So, how can you wear more than 20% of what’s in your closet? And get more use out of things you want to wear more? Here are 5 quick tips (that you can start implementing today).
Read MoreHow to write a shopping list
One tip that I share (very often) is to write a list before you go clothes shopping. Because just like you write a list to go food shopping (so you only buy what you need), you should write a list before you shop for clothes. But that might not be as easy as it sounds. How do you write a shopping list? What do you put on it? How do you even know what you’re missing? If you’re looking to evolve your style, elevate your current outfits (or just shop better than you have in the past), here are 3 steps to write a productive and targeted shopping list.
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 More2 secrets to stop overpacking
If you grab a bunch of clothes and put them in a bag (without thinking about what goes with what) – you’re probably overpacking. If you take a lot of ‘what if’ styles (what if it rains? what if we go on a hike?) – you’re probably overpacking. If you typically don’t wear a lot of what you bring on a trip – you’re definitely overpacking. But here’s the deal – you’ll still enjoy your vacation without all the extra ‘stuff’. And the best part – you won’t get home and think, “why did I bring all these things that I didn’t wear?” So, here are 2 secrets to never overpacking again.
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 More3 ways to clean out your closet (without doing a big closet clean out!)
Did you clean out your closet in January? Me either. I tend to deal with my closet when the seasons shift. Because you’re already switching out some things in your closet, so why not figure out what is (and isn’t) working at the same time? But if you’re not ready for a big closet clean out, you can still streamline what’s already in your wardrobe. There are a few things you can do, that require much less time and energy than a full clean out. So, here are 3 ways you can clean out your closet – without doing a big closet clean out.
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 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).
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