The holidays are in full swing, and your schedule is packed with festive activities. The neighbor’s annual soirée, your (and your spouse’s) office parties, a cookie exchange, holiday lunch with your girlfriends, and happy hour with your networking group - and then there’s the family fun. And the last thing you have time for is to stress about what to wear. So, check out 8 easy & chic outfit formulas that I’m loving, to get you through the season in true holiday style!
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 OBSESSION: The fall layer you didn't know you needed
How are you enjoying fall so far? If you live in the SF Bay Area (like me), you may be thinking, “Fall? When will fall actually arrive?” But even though our daytime temperatures may seem spring-like, early mornings and late evenings definitely feel like fall is here. Which poses a sartorial dilemma – what do you wear when a full-fledged coat feels like too much, but a simple cardigan doesn’t feel like enough?
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 4 low commitment ways to try something new
Fall is here. Yeah! All the cozy textures and layers and rich colors and yummy sweaters and it’s finally boot weather. It’s the best season for style, right? And even if you have fun fall clothes sitting in your closet, you may be itching to try something new this season. But trying something new can be a little daunting, especially if it’s not something that you’re comfortable with. Read a few of my ideas on how to try it in degrees, aka 4 low commitment ways to try something new.
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: A guide to self-care with your wardrobe
Self-care – we all need some, right? But have you ever considered self-care with your wardrobe? Do you shop to find new things, but you’re not sure what to do with them? Do you want to organize your closet, but it never actually gets on the to-do list? In order to make mornings easier and support you loving your reflection in the mirror, I’ve compiled a few actionable steps you can take to make getting dressed a more enjoyable experience, and practice a little self-care with your wardrobe.
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 3-WAY: 3 office outfits that always work (no matter where you work!)
“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.
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