The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is almost here! If you’re a savvy Nordstrom shopper, you know all about it. But even if you haven’t heard about it before, it’s worth taking a peek. The good news is that Nordstrom has done a few things to make the sale easier to shop while many of us are still in quarantine or taking things slow. If you’re planning to check it out, read the 5 things you should know before you jump online (or in your car) – and then let me know if you’re planning to shop this year!
Read MoreTHE TIP: Get out of your quarantine style rut
Have you been wearing basically the same thing for the past few months? You know what I mean, right? When you were heading to the office and hanging out with friends, you were pretty good at wearing different styles from your wardrobe - but now, you’re wearing the same styles over and over and over, and essentially ignoring 95% of your closet. Well, I’ve got news for you - it’s time to break out of your quarantine style rut. So, check out my 7 steps to enjoying more of what’s in your closet and finally breaking out of your rut.
Read MoreTHE TIP: The best way to flatter your figure
When I’m working with clients, our main goal is to create a wardrobe that you feel great wearing – no matter your lifestyle, body type, budget or skin color. Part of this is achieved by identifying the clothes in your closet that work & buying clothes to fill the gaps. But a big part of this is also showing you how to dress your body. Because even if you have a closet full of amazing clothes, you still need to know how to wear them to flatter your figure, so that you can love what you see in the mirror every day. So, what’s the best way to flatter your figure & flaunt your assets?
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 TIP: 4 style lessons from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
You’re watching The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, right? Great story, great acting, great writing. And aren’t you enthralled by the great costumes? They reflect an era when everyone ‘dressed up’ and they also chart the evolution of the main character, Midge Maisel. And even though 50’s era fashion wasn’t as comfortable as a t-shirt and jeans, I think there are a lot of style lessons we can learn from Midge that are still relevant today. Here are a few of my favorites.
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.
Read MoreTHE TIP: How to wear booties & jeans
I get asked clothing-related questions all the time – some of them are specific and personal, and others are general ones that I’m consistently asked over and over. So, what do you think is the question I get asked most often at this time of year? “How do I wear jeans with booties?” And this question isn’t about style choices and it isn’t related to creating cute fall/winter outfits with booties – it’s simply about how to wear ankle boots with different kinds of jeans.
Read MoreTHE TIP: 3 ways to embrace your femininity at work
Many of my clients are looking for an overall overhaul to their clothes and style, but some come to me specifically for help with their work wardrobe. And one thing I discuss with many of my female clients is embracing their femininity at work. Some work in male dominated offices or industries - so rather than trying to dress like ‘one of the boys’, we work together to embrace a feminine style in a way that makes them stand out and feel powerful, in a completely appropriate and professional way.
Read MoreTHE TIP: How to talk to your kids about clothes
Do you ever see your kids about to walk out the door in the morning and wonder, “what the heck are they wearing?” Well, you’re not alone. I work with a lot of moms, and one thing I’m often asked is, “how do I get my kids to dress better?” And, as I’m sure you know, there’s no easy answer or 100% effective solution. But here are some tips to talk to your kids about clothes because yes, it can be a challenge - but it doesn’t have to be a battle.
Read MoreTHE TIP: 6 secrets to being a stylish mom
The majority of my clients are working moms, so life is a constant push and pull of career and family. And in between that you’re trying to squeeze in a date night and maybe a little self-care. Yes, self-care can be an amazing yoga class, but it can also be time and energy put into your appearance so you feel good when you look in the mirror. If you’re feeling less than stylish & want to get your ‘style mojo’ back, read 6 ways to ramp up your style so that you feel like a stylish mom - whether you have the kids in tow or not.
Read MoreTHE TIP: 3 reasons to dress the body you have now
Are you dressing the body you have right now? Or are you waiting until you lose weight or hit a specific fitness goal to invest time and energy in how you look? If you’re on a focused plan, it makes sense to postpone revamping your wardrobe - but if you’re waiting to deal with your appearance in general, then it’s like you’re postponing happiness. And why would you postpone being happy?
Read MoreTHE TIP: How to cultivate a wardrobe as you age
You put a ton of thought into major life decisions, right? Buying a house, changing careers, etc. But have you ever put a lot of thought into your wardrobe? Yes, you should have goals and a budget when you shop, but you can also purposely create a wardrobe that works for your lifestyle and body - and you can work on this throughout your life. I like to think of it a cultivating vs. collecting.
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