“When you’re bored with your wardrobe, shop your closet.” Sounds easy, right? Nope. Shopping your closet can actually feel harder than shopping. Because you’re trying to think of a new way to wear something (that you’re already used to wearing one way). So, you go into your closet. And you sit there. And you’re not inspired. So, what can you do when you’re bored with your wardrobe (and you don’t want to go shopping)? Here are 5 ways to shop your closet - so you can create something fresh and new (from what you already own!).
Read More5 small steps to upgrade your style (without shopping!)
Are you into New Year’s resolutions? Me neither (I prefer to change things up in the spring). But what I sometimes do at the beginning of the year is make small shifts. Little things and minor updates – because these can have a big impact. So, if you’re ready to shift your style (with some small tweaks to your routine). And if you’re ready to shake up how you get dressed (in a completely gentle way). Here are 5 small steps to upgrade your style for 2024 - and none of them include shopping.
Read MoreThe one and done outfit (that you may have forgotten about!)
Are dresses your go-to in the summer? They are for a lot of my clients. Because it’s the epitome of a one-and-done outfit. And it can be just as easy in fall and winter. One of my favorite kinds of dresses in cold weather is a sweater dress - so, I’ve used one to create a whole bunch of style inspiration. Here’s a simple sweater dress, with 10 different ways you can wear it – for the office, for the weekend and for holiday occasions.
Read MoreThe secret to casual holiday style
Are fancy party invitations crowding your inbox? Are you having a hard time deciding which dressy holiday soiree to attend? Me either! You may not have any fancy occasions on your calendar this year - but that doesn’t mean you can’t channel a festive holiday style. You’ll just do it in a lower-key way. Check out how you can feel festive, fun and shine over the holidays, via 25 different outfits I created for my clients.
Read More“I only wear that at the holidays”
“I only wear that at the holidays.” How many times do you think I’ve heard this from a client? Definitely more than I’d like. Because it means there are pieces that you only wear a couple of times a year. Which either says something about their versatility - or the ‘style box’ you may be putting them in. So, if you have things that you only wear between Thanksgiving and New Years (without a good reason why) - check out how to wear them at other times of the year. And if you’re shopping, here’s how you can pick holiday styles - so you’ll never say, “I only wear that at the holidays” again.
Read More5 ways to wear more of what's in your closet
If you’re like many of my clients, you have things in your closet that you wear a ton - and things that you barely wear. The general statistic is that most people wear 20% of their wardrobe the majority of the time. Which means that 80% of your wardrobe often goes unworn (which honestly seems like a lot!). So, how can you wear more than 20% of what’s in your closet? And get more use out of things you want to wear more? Here are 5 quick tips (that you can start implementing today).
Read MoreThe booties I’m recommending to clients this fall (& which jeans to wear with them)
What do you think is my most asked question at this time of year? Is it, “how do I layer for fall?” Or, “which sweaters should I buy right now?” Or, “what dresses can I take into colder weather?” It’s none of the above. The question I get so often in fall is, “how do I wear booties and jeans?” And with the shift of jeans shapes, it can be even more confusing. But here’s the deal - you don’t need a different pair of jeans to go with every kind of booties. Or a different pair of booties for every kind of jeans. So, here are the booties I’m recommending to clients this fall (and which jeans to wear them with).
Read MoreThe 3 most common alterations I recommend to clients
When I’m in a client’s closet, we figure out what does (and doesn’t) deserve to be in your wardrobe. We decide what fits – what fits your body, your lifestyle and your preferences. We look at your favorite pieces. And we see what needs a little help, often through alterations. Because there might be things that fit okay, that can fit a lot better. And you may think you need to buy something new – but you can actually tweak what you have. So, here are the 3 most common alterations I recommend to my clients.
Read More10 ways to wear a t-shirt & jeans for fall
Some days, getting dressed feels totally easy. And other days, it feels completely hard. You stare at a closet full of clothes and think, “I have nothing to wear.” And then 3 minutes before you head out the door, you throw on whatever you can find. And while you’ve succeeded in leaving the house with clothes on, you don’t feel good in what you’re wearing. But, how can you create new, interesting and fresh feeling outfits - without starting from scratch every morning? If you like a t-shirt and jeans, here are 10 outfits that you can copy, use as inspiration (or just take a peek into your closet to see if you can recreate).
Read MoreHow to write a shopping list
One tip that I share (very often) is to write a list before you go clothes shopping. Because just like you write a list to go food shopping (so you only buy what you need), you should write a list before you shop for clothes. But that might not be as easy as it sounds. How do you write a shopping list? What do you put on it? How do you even know what you’re missing? If you’re looking to evolve your style, elevate your current outfits (or just shop better than you have in the past), here are 3 steps to write a productive and targeted shopping list.
Read MoreHow to get dressed if you’ve shifted sizes
New clients reach out to me for many reasons. Your lifestyle may have changed. You may have a new job (with a different dress code). You may have just had kids. You may want to demystify the process of getting dressed. Or you may have shifted sizes. And when you shift sizes, your priorities may change as well. The good news is that when you shift sizes, you can still enjoy clothes and have an intentional style. You just may need to do some work to create a wardrobe that feels good at your current size. So, here are 3 ways to get dressed if you’ve shifted sizes.
Read More3 instant summer style upgrades (without changing your clothes!)
It’s summer. It’s hot. And your main focus may be keeping cool, while you’re doing everything you have to do. And you can’t even think about wearing anything besides a tank top & shorts. But here’s the deal – you can still feel put together and keep your cool at the same time. Hot weather and intentional style are not mutually exclusive. So, when you’re wearing less clothes, how can you still feel stylish? Here are 3 ways to do it (without even having to change your clothes!).
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