Picture this: it’s a Monday (or a Tuesday or a dreaded hump day) morning and you don’t have one iota of creative energy to devise a cute outfit. So you stick with your stand-by’s - but then you look in the mirror and remember that you’d like to make more of an impression than your current outfit can. So what’s the one step trick that will ‘up level’ your outfit?
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: Drab to fab with accessories
Many of my clients have the beginnings of a great wardrobe before they contact me. Their closets already contain versatile wardrobe staples, unique pieces that express their personality and generous doses of pattern, texture and color - but what’s often missing is accessories. So if you’re looking to take your outfits from drab to fab, check out these three looks and how I turned up the style volume with accessories.
Read MoreTHE TIP: Go-to accessory combos (& why you need them)
You already have some great go-to outfits in your wardrobe, right? Top/blazer/pant combos that never fail, or dress/cardigan pairings that always make you feel amazing – but do you have combinations of accessories that you can depend on to finish off your look, and make you feel totally pulled together when you’re rushing out the door?
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Summer wedding outfits already in your closet
Summer wedding season is in full swing, so your mind (and wallet) may be concerned with what to wear. Can you really afford a new dress for most every event, since you’ll be seeing many of the same people? Or do you want some ideas on outfits that aren’t a dress, that might already be sitting in your closet??
Read MoreTHE 3 WAY: The item you need in your summer wardrobe
Summer is here – yeah! Vacations, barbecues, long weekends at the beach – sounds great, doesn’t it? But don’t you still need to go to work? And aren’t there times when you want to appear more polished than shorts and flip flops can achieve? There’s one item that can add instant polish to your look, whether you’re at the office, going to a wedding or even a girls’ brunch…
Read MoreTHE TIP: 5 tips for shopping on vacation
Vacation season is looming, and if you’re lucky, you already have an amazing trip scheduled, booked and planned. It feels like you’re fully prepared, right? But if shopping is on your vacation agenda (it’s always on mine!), do you know your shopping strategy? If not, ready my top 5 tips for shopping on vacation…
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: How to dress younger (& older) at work
Many of my clients want to dress better at work and present an image that aligns with their industry, company, specific job and their level in the organization. But sometimes, they hit a bump – some want to dress ‘younger’, to feel more relevant in the youth-focused world of tech - and others want to dress ‘older’, since they are rising in the ranks and want a stronger leadership presence. Here’s how I help them both…
Read MoreTHE FIND: Style-defining pieces that work at any age
If you want to develop a personal style, forget the outdated notions of ‘age-appropriate’ and stop thinking, “I’m too old to wear that!” Instead, focus on pieces that define your style (no matter how old you are) for those moments when you truly want to steal the spotlight.
Read MoreTHE FIND: Which spring trends are right for you?
Spring is here (finally), but don't go shopping yet! Read my quick spring trend edit to see what's new in fashion, and, more importantly, which trends to adopt, which to avoid and how to make them work if you just can't resist...
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: 4 spring wardrobe must-haves
Spring comes every year, but it often feels like a surprise when the seasons shift - will the warm weather stay? is it too early to put away the heavy coats? I can’t predict the weather, but I can predict the styles that you’ll need this (and every year) to get you through spring in style...
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 UPDATE: How to wear a pop color
Color is the easiest way to breathe life into your outfits and wardrobe, especially as a spring pick-me-up. And pop colors provide impact and drama to otherwise sedate outfits. But if you don't already have a pop color, how do you find one? And more importantly, how should you wear it?
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