What’s one of the most challenging things to shop for? Jeans! I think it’s because jeans have become such a workhorse in so many people’s wardrobes. When I’m shopping for jeans with clients, I may bring 20 pairs into the fitting room (to land on a 3-5 great ones). The good thing is that when you invest time in shopping for jeans, that investment pays off. But, in order to shop for jeans successfully, there are a few things you should know. Here are 3 things to know before you shop for your next pair of jeans.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 4 things my clients always need for fall
You know what I hate? Those lists of ‘must-have’ items that come out every season. Because they assume that you need the same things as everyone else (you don’t). But here’s the deal: I’ve been a wardrobe stylist for over 9 years. I’ve been in over 300 closets. And in all that time (and with all those clients), there are a few things that I introduce to new clients every fall. So, here are 4 styles my new clients love - that they had no idea they needed.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 3 steps to enjoy fall style (when it still feels like summer)
Doesn’t fall feel great? Crisp autumn weather and a little chill in the air means it’s the perfect time to start wearing sweaters and grab all the booties. Wait – it’s not feeling fall by you? (..it’s not feeling fall here either..) So, even though the calendar says fall, the weather is still holding on to summer. And you’re just itching to start enjoying your fall style. The good news is that you can. So, here are 3 tips to start feeling fall when it’s warm – or when it feels like fall in the morning, but summer in the afternoon.
Read MoreTHE LOOK: 3 never-fail cool girl outfits
Do you feel like you forgot how to get dressed? Between working from home (in sweats) and coming off an active summer (in tank tops and shorts), you may have forgotten how to pull yourself together. And create complete outfits that feel stylish and cool. And that now fall weather is on the horizon, you’re not feeling ready at all. But don’t worry, I have a solution - 3 outfit ideas that work for most every body type and just make you feel like a ‘cool girl’. And the best part is that you can wear a version of these outfits right now. And easily adapt the same outfit ideas right into fall.
Read MoreTHE TIP: Do this in your closet before summer ends
Do you feel like summer is almost over? Or are you still enjoying the balmy weather? Either way, now is a great time to take stock of your summer wardrobe. And you don’t need to do a full-fledged closet clean out. You can take a half hour and look at two main categories in your closet – the things you’ve been wearing the most and the things you’ve been wearing the least. Because you can learn a lot from both of these categories. Here are key questions to ask yourself as you go through your closet (and a few things you need to do before summer ends).
Read MoreTHE LOOK: A new way to create your outfits
How do you get dressed in the morning? If you’re like most people, you pick out a top. And then a pair of pants. Then you grab your shoes, throw on some jewelry (and check the weather to see if you need a jacket). And even if your individual steps are slightly different, you probably start the same as everyone else – with your clothes. But I have an idea that can totally shake up the way you get dressed. It might inspire you to wear things you often forget about. And you might get more creative with pulling together outfits than you ever have before…
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 3 ways to feel stylish when it's hot
I don’t need to tell you that’s it’s been one hot summer. And when it’s hot, your style may be the last thing on your mind. But I’ve got news - you can still feel stylish and pulled together when it’s hot. You may not be able to depend on the strategies you use in fall and winter. But there are ways to create cute, polished outfits that make sense when the temperatures rise. Check out 3 ways that you can feel stylish, even when it’s hot.
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: My favorite color for summer
You have your favorite colors, right? Some of them may be your favorites to wear. Or your favorites in décor. And if you think about it, you might have your favorite colors to wear in certain seasons, too. I have a favorite color for summer - it’s white. I love white because it feels so fresh in the summer months. And it makes most every other color feel summer-right, too. Check out why I love white via a bunch of summer outfits I created for my clients.
Read MoreTHE TIP: My always/sometimes/never advice for packing
Are you going away this summer? It seems like everyone is! Summer is traditionally a big travel season, but I feel like this summer is even bigger. But it may have been a while since you packed for a vacation – and you might have gotten out of practice. So, here are some of my favorite packing tips for summer vacations, aka my always, sometimes, never list of packing advice (that works for most any kind of trip).
Read MoreTHE LOOK: What to wear when you don't know what to wear
“I know how to dress for the grocery store. I know how to dress for a wedding. I’m at a loss everywhere else.” A client recently said this to me and apparently the feeling is pretty common. What you wore before the pandemic doesn’t make sense anymore - but what you wore for the last two years doesn’t feel right, either. So, what can you wear when you don’t know what to wear? I like to think of it in terms of degrees - shifting your look to dressier (or more casual) occasions step by step. So, here are two outfit concepts with tips on how to make them dressier and more casual, to help you get dressed for any occasion.
Read MoreTHE TIP: "Should I buy this in another color?"
“Should I buy this in another color?” I’m sure you’ve asked yourself that before (I definitely hear it from my clients). And it’s so tempting when you find something you like, that fits right, that makes sense for your lifestyle. But, the answer to that question isn’t always “yes”. Because if you buy another color (or two), you may just realize that the first color was the one you liked most. Or it wasn’t a great choice to begin with. So, before you click <add to cart> on a second color, check out my tips on buying multiples. Also known as my ‘multiples pros and cons’.
Read MoreTHE FIND: 3 jackets to wear when you're tired of your denim jacket
You got the denim jacket memo years ago, right? You wear your denim jacket to work, out to dinner and for running errands - you basically wear it all the time. But if you’re getting tired of your denim jacket, here’s how to find an update: focus on its function. Focus on the function your denim jacket serves in your wardrobe. And if you’d like a quick shortcut to finding an update, here are 3 options to a blue denim jacket that are just as versatile (that my clients love!).
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