I’ve been in hundreds of closets. Which means I’ve had hundreds of conversations with clients about what to keep and toss from their closets. The decisions on what to keep are usually pretty easy, but some clients get stuck on letting go. So here’s what I tell them: the unworn items in your closet are not just taking up physical space in your closet. They’re taking up mental and emotional space, which can be overwhelming. So, if you’re ready to take a serious look at your wardrobe, check out 5 things that my clients have a hard time letting go - that you might have a hard time letting go, too.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 5 simple swaps for a more comfortable office style
Are you going back to the office? Whether you’re in a 9 to 5 grind at corporate HQ or on a hybrid schedule of office/WFH, getting dressed to go back to work might feel like something foreign. After all – you spent the last year in sweatpants and leggings. And you want to be as comfortable as you were working from home, but still feel stylish and appropriate at the office, right? So, check out 5 simple swaps you can make in your wardrobe to feel comfy AND stylish for your return to work.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 4 style rules to break this summer
There are lots of rules out there about style: how to dress your body, how to put things together and what you should wear each season. First of all, I don’t like rules - so I call them guidelines. And second of all - many of these rules were made to be broken. Read 4 style rules that you should break this summer and my tips on what you can do instead.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 3 ways to shop your closet
Have you heard anyone say ‘shop your closet’? When most people say ‘shop your closet’, they mean going into your closet and creating outfits from what you already own. And the benefits are pretty amazing - you’ll get more wear out of what you already own, wear your favorites more often and curb your desire to shop. So, the next time you feel like you need something new, instead of heading to the mall to shop, just shop your closet. Here are 3 ways to get started.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: One step to spring style
Are you itching for spring? I think many of us are itching for spring in more ways than one. The weather is a little warmer, the days are a little longer and there’s a light at the end of the tunnel with the pandemic. But can you start feeling spring in your style if the weather isn’t cooperating? Yes! So, whether your weather is ‘spring is already here’ balmy or ‘why isn’t spring here yet’ frigid (or both in one day), read my favorite way to channel the new season so you can start feeling spring right now.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 5 simple style resolutions for 2021
I know, 2020 wasn’t a stellar style year for anyone. You may have explored the depths of loungewear like never before. Day pajamas may be your new best friend. And you even may have forgotten what it was like to wear real shoes. So, how about looking at 2021 as an opportunity to re-establish priorities with your clothes and your style? If you’re ready to evolve how you’re dealing with what’s in your closet as we start the new year, check out my 5 simple style resolutions for 2021.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 5 ways to rethink your favorite holiday styles
The holiday season will look different this year - and so will your wardrobe. But you can still shine over the holidays! You CAN wear your favorite holiday pieces in a more casual way - you just need to rethink them. So, check out how I rethink 5 favorite holiday styles into fun and festive (but more laid-back) outfits that are perfect for socially-distant cocktails, back porch coffee dates or holiday date nights at home.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: How to rethink 3 things in your closet
“It’s time to come out of the closet!” That’s what your clothes are saying. Because they’re sad, lonely and confused - but they don’t have to be. Because even if your go-to pandemic outfit is leggings and a Zoom top, other styles in your closet are just as comfortable, just as useful and a lot more fun! So, take a look at 3 things in your wardrobe (that you’ve probably ignored for months) and discover how you can wear them casually - so you’re enjoying more of what’s in your closet on a regular basis.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: Your work from home capsule wardrobe
Did you know that most people (outside of a pandemic) wear only 20% of what’s in their closets? And I think that’s more like 5-10% right now. So here’s my idea: since you’re only wearing a small portion of your wardrobe, how about being deliberate about it? How about choosing pieces that function best for your stay at home/work from home style (that you actually like) and creating a work from home capsule wardrobe?
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 6 work from home wardrobe essentials
Remember when you first started working after college? You bought clothes that made sense for your job, to develop a functional work wardrobe. Well, guess what? It’s time to do this for your work from home wardrobe. It’s finally time to make a conscious decision as to what to wear for working from home. Read my list of 6 work from home wardrobe essentials that take you from now and right into fall - and check to see which are already in your closet.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: Why now is the best time to discover your personal style
Is your personal style top of mind, or is it something that has totally fallen by the wayside during quarantine? If you’re like most people, ‘style’ is something you may not have even considered for months. After all, you may be thinking, “why, Paul? I'm at home all the time and I’m wearing comfy clothes. Why should I worry about what's in my closet?" But contrary to what you may think, right now is the best time to get a handle on your style. Read why and how you can hone in on your style preferences during your time at home.
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.
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