Are you lacking motivation for getting dressed? If so, you’re not alone. Being at home for months can wreak havoc with your energy to get up, get dressed and get moving with your day. And when energy wavers, the easiest thing to toss aside is taking the time to put on a cute outfit. But taking the time to get dressed is worth it, trust me. So, here are a few simple strategies for those days when you’re standing in front of your closet and just can’t decide what to wear.
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 FIND: A new virtual service
Do you wonder what your style is or think you have no style? Or do you want guidelines on what should be in your closet? If you’re looking to define & refine your style or if you have pressing questions about your wardrobe, read about my two brand new virtual styling services!
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 FIND: Do you need a virtual wardrobe stylist?
So, I’ve been asked a lot lately about virtual styling. What is virtual wardrobe styling? How do you do it? Is it as effective as in-person sessions? Working together virtually yields the same results as working together in person - but the path is a little bit different. Read to find out more about working together virtually and hear what one client has to say about her virtual styling experience!
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 3 reasons why you can't let go of things in your closet
Have you cleaned out your closet yet? Between the Marie Kondo craze of 2019 and being at home during shelter-in-place, social media has been closet-crazy for a while. But I guarantee you - everyone that says they’ve done a big closet clean-out still has at least a few things that they don’t wear, but can’t let go. So, if you’re one of the many who has styles that she doesn’t wear (but can’t let go), check out the top 3 reasons why people can’t let go of things in their closet, and what I recommend to do about it.
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: The top that's missing from your closet
Before you were spending so much time at home, you may have thought you had a well-rounded wardrobe. But now that you’re home, you may realize that you’re missing something - tops that are nicer than a basic t-shirt, but not your typical office-appropriate blouse or going out top. You know what I mean, right? You’re suddenly on multiple Zoom calls a day – and a silky blouse feels like too much, but a simple t-shirt feels like too little. So, what item can fill this wardrobe gap?
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Your stay at home style
Have you spent the past week in sweats? Or are you doing the mullet of remote work outfits with a nice top and yoga pants (business on top, couch potato on the bottom)? Either way, if you haven’t been getting dressed, it’s time you started. Getting dressed can make you a little more focused, productive and positive (and I’m all for feeling positive right now!). So, check out a few outfits I’ve created for clients that make them feel good about how they look, even when they’re not leaving the house.
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: 6 steps to sustainable & slow fashion
Sustainable fashion, slow fashion – what does it all mean? Slow fashion is an overall approach to how you buy and wear your clothes, with a specific focus on purchasing better quality, longer lasting clothes. I sometimes like to think of slow fashion as simply slowing down - in how you shop for clothes, how you review what you have and how you care for clothes. Here are 6 simple steps you can use to start practicing slow fashion, so you can begin to minimize the impact your wardrobe has on the environment.
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 UPDATE: 3 style game changers for 2020 (in just minutes a day!)
Are you in a post-holiday hangover? Then you’re probably not in the mood to put much energy into updating your style. But how about a few style game-changers for the new year that don’t require a lot of effort? If you’re looking to revive your look for 2020, there are 3 key things you can do (in just minutes a day) to polish your appearance, spruce up your style and simply enjoy your wardrobe more.
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