“What should I wear to work?” That’s a question that I hear from a lot of my clients, for several reasons. One of their challenges is the business casual dress code - mainly because there’s a vague definition, which depends on your industry, company, geography, leadership, etc. So check out a few outfits I’ve created that always work, no matter where you work – based on your office environment, you just may need to tweak a couple of things, and then you’re ready to take on the day!
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 3-WAY: the one thing you need in your closet this summer
It’s summertime, it’s warm, and everything seems a little easier – or does it? If your kids are out of school, you may be chauffeuring more than usual. At the office, you may be covering for colleagues’ who are on vacation. The last thing you want to do this summer is spend more time and energy getting dressed. So, what’s the one thing you need in your closet this season to make getting dressed oh-so-easy?
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: I love it, but how do I wear it?
I spend a lot of time in the closet – clients’ closets, that is. And one of the questions I’m often asked is, “I love it, but how do I wear it?” Whether you got it on vacation, it was a gift or it just caught your eye and you couldn’t resist, we all have things in our closets that we don’t wear much. So, if you have styles that you love, but just don’t know how to wear, read how you can wear the most common “I love it, but how do I wear it?” styles in expected and unexpected ways.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: The 5 worst myths about dressing your body
Do you feel confident in dressing your body? Do you know what works to flaunt your assets and flatter your frame? You may have heard a lot about what you should (and shouldn’t) do to dress your figure, but some of those things just aren’t true. Check out my list of common myths about dressing your body & what you can do instead to feel great in what you’re wearing, everyday.
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.
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: 10 things you need in your closet no matter your age
You know the articles that tell you what to wear in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s? I hate those. The underlying premise is that there are specific ‘age appropriate’ styles that you should wear depending on how young or old you are - and I think that’s complete and total hogwash. Check out my list of 10 wardrobe workhorses that are appropriate at every age, that should be in your closet now and forever!
Read MoreTHE LOOK: 5 spring outfits that always work
Spring is in full swing! But depending on where you live, it might be all dandelions and sunshine, or just feel like the end of winter – or worse, a combination of both. So, what do you wear when it’s essentially frigid on the way to the office, but balmy by the time you go out for lunch? Check out 5 spring outfits that always work and how you can warm them up or cool them off based on your weather.
Read MoreTHE TIP: The one step you're skipping in developing your style
Are you clear on the style that you want to develop, and you’re on a path to getting there? Or do you want to revamp your style, but you don’t know where to begin? If it’s the latter more than the former, you’re not alone! But I have news for you: Revamping your style doesn’t start with shopping, and it doesn’t even start with time in your closet. It first starts with figuring out how you want to look, how you want to feel, and the image you want to project with your clothes.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 3 mistakes you're making in your closet
I spend a lot of time in closets – and by that, I mean A LOT. Between closet audits and styling sessions, about two-thirds of the time I spend with clients is in their closets. And after having been in 200+ closets, I’ve discovered a few common mistakes that many people make – ones that can damage your clothes, get in the way of your seeing what you have and encourage you to possibly buy more than you need.
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