“I don’t like summer style.” I hear this a lot. Because getting dressed and feeling stylish can seem more difficult in summer. It’s hot. You can’t layer. You’re suddenly showing more skin. And you just don’t feel like yourself. You see everyone else wearing bright colors and tiered dresses and barely-there tops. And that’s not your vibe at all. The good news is that you can embrace your own personal style at any time of year – including summer. So, before you write off the entire season, here are a 5 ways you can enjoy your summer style.
Read MoreThe spring/summer layer you didn't know you needed
Layers? For spring and summer? Yes! Because even when it’s hot, there’s typically air conditioning blasting (that makes it almost frigid inside). Or you may have warm days that turn into cool nights. Or you may live somewhere that it doesn’t get all that hot - but you still want to enjoy spring and summer style. So, I wanted to share a key layer that I’ve recommended to clients for years. And the best part is that it works over so many outfits – and it already may be familiar to you. And it’s a bit more elevated than it’s common counterpart…
Read More2 spring/summer trends that are sitting in your closet
How do you feel about trends? To be honest, I can take them or leave them. But my favorite part about trends is when they’re less about a specific item or color, and more about how you put things together - because you can participate in the trend with clothes you already have. Which is why I wanted to talk about a couple of trends that are happening right now. Here are two outfit ideas that are on trend for this spring and summer, that you can try with what’s already sitting in your closet.
Read More5 shoes I recommend to clients every spring
Every once in a while, I meet a client who loves her booties in fall/winter. And loves her sandals in the summer. But she basically has nothing else. So, she’s missing an entire category of shoes – flats! But, here’s the thing – you need shoes that fill the gap between bootie weather and sandal season. For the office, for when closed-toe feels more appropriate - and for when you’re weeks past your last pedicure. So, here are 5 different flat shoes that I always suggest to my clients in the spring.
Read More4 things new clients always need in spring
Here’s what I kind of hate: spring ‘must-have’ lists. Because the underlying message is that you need the exact same things as everyone else in spring (you don’t!). So, instead of a spring ‘must-have’ list, I wanted to share a ‘most of my new clients need this in spring’ list. Because in 10 years as a stylist, I’ve discovered a handful of essentials that the majority of new clients need. They knew they were missing something – but they didn’t know exactly what. So, here are the 4 things my new clients always need in spring.
Read More5 secrets to polished casual outfits
The most common occasion I dress clients for isn’t an occasion at all. It’s their everyday life. It’s for dropping off the kids and then meeting friends for lunch. And their business casual office. And date nights. And family gatherings. But they often get stuck on what to wear when they don't need to dress up, but they don't want to be too casual. In other words, they need ‘polished casual’ outfits. So, I thought I’d share 5 secrets to creating stylish polished casual outfits - so you can feel stylish for your everyday life.
Read More3 ways to clean out your closet (without doing a big closet clean out!)
Did you clean out your closet in January? Me either. I tend to deal with my closet when the seasons shift. Because you’re already switching out some things in your closet, so why not figure out what is (and isn’t) working at the same time? But if you’re not ready for a big closet clean out, you can still streamline what’s already in your wardrobe. There are a few things you can do, that require much less time and energy than a full clean out. So, here are 3 ways you can clean out your closet – without doing a big closet clean out.
Read More4 secrets to amazing neutral outfits
Lots of people love color - but you’re not one of them. You love neutrals and that’s totally okay! You can have a fun, stylish and versatile wardrobe totally based in neutrals. But when you’re not depending on color, it’s easy to accidentally end up with outfits that are a little bland. You need to focus on things (other than color) to make your outfits interesting. So, here are 4 principles to creating amazing neutral outfits. And I’ll illustrate them with actual outfits I created for my clients during styling sessions.
Read More6 date night outfits for cold weather
The holidays are over. And now you’re back to work. And driving the kids to school. And things just aren’t as fun as they were last month. When I’m in the January blahs, I schedule things to do - like a nice date night. Date nights are an occasion that I often work on with clients - and I think that’s because it’s something out of the norm. But it often feels like cold weather date nights are hard to dress for. Because how can you look cute when it’s freezing outside? Here are 6 date night outfits that are perfect for cold weather.
Read More3 things you need to evolve your style (that you may not have thought of)
Do you feel like you defined your style years ago? Or is your style more of an evolution? I tend to think of style more as an evolution. Yes, there are things that you may always like. But life evolves. And your style evolves with it. I work with many clients who are in transition - having kids, new jobs, moving to a new place or starting to date again. And I work with some clients whose lives have simply evolved, but their style hasn’t caught up. So, if you’re in transition. Or you’re just ready to evolve your style - here are 3 things you need to evolve your style (that you may not have thought of).
Read MoreWhat to buy someone who loves clothes (without buying them clothes)
What kinds of gifts do you like to give and get? I think one of the hardest gifts to give is clothes, especially to someone who loves clothes. Because you need to understand their taste, know their size and ideally give something that they don’t already have. And I can tell you firsthand from being in hundreds of closets – many clothing and accessory gifts go unworn. So, what can you buy someone who loves clothes, without buying them clothes? Here are my ideas.
Read MoreThe most underrated fall layer
When you think about getting dressed for fall and winter, you probably think of all things chunky and cozy. Sumptuous textures, deep colors and just getting wrapped up in warmth. But getting wrapped up in warmth doesn’t mean you’re only wearing a super heavy sweater. Or a big wool coat. It means layers – which I think is the best strategy to dress for cold weather. Check this out for an underrated (but super versatile) layer that I always recommend to my clients!
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