Style rut? Ya know how you sometimes you stand and look at your clothes in your closet and your mind is totally blank? The conversation bubble is completely empty? And you have a meeting in an hour…you haven’t had coffee* yet and you have a half hour commute on a good day? (*I mean that’s part of the reason you’re drawing the big blank, right? Or is that just me?) You just might be in a style rut. I realized very recently that I was in a wardrobe rut! (Yep, even a personal stylist is human on this front.) It all [..] read more
Fashion
5 Stylish Outfit Ideas for Every Occasion
Outfit ideas was the number one request from a recent reader survey, and I am here to oblige! I know at the beginning of a season, sometimes you want to shop and other times you’d like to just know how to use what you already have in your closet…in a fresh new way. Today’s outfit ideas inspo comes from the struggles I see in so many clients’ closets. You have nice, albeit really dressy pieces, that were real staples for work, but they just feel a bit too formal in our casual society and work environments these days. I’ve even [..] read more
How to Dress for Valentine’s Day if…
Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday! Of course, I like Christmas, but Valentine’s Day is perfect timing to get me out of those winter doldrums. Pink, red, and purple hearts are cheery and the wearing the colors can make you feel great! Since February 14 will be here before you know it, I thought I’d give you some ideas for how you can dress for the day of love whether you’re going to work; have a date with your sweetie or a new hottie; or are having a casual Galentine’s brunch or family gathering. No matter what, if you follow [..] read more
How to Stylishly Keep Warm at Work
How do you keep warm at work without looking like the Michelin man? A good majority of my clients tell me they’re always cold. And I have to make sure every outfit we put together is warm enough for them. Yep, winter is gonna be her for a while, so keeping warm at work is gonna be an issue for a while. (😭🥶 I’m a summer gal!) But even in summer, indoor air conditioning can feel like arctic air blasting on you in your office or home. What gives? Who’s that hot? Oh yeah, men! I even have a client [..] read more
What to Wear If You’re Short Waisted or Long Waisted
What to wear if you’re short waisted or long waisted…Hold up! Just what does that mean? Growing up, my mom would always exclaim, “I’m so short waisted!” Honestly, I never knew what she meant until I took my very first image consulting training. And guess what I learned…I’m short waisted, too! Knowing what to wear if you’re short waisted or long waisted can make a HUGE difference in looking and feeling fabulous…But first, you need to know which you are. This post, Determining Your Vertical Balance, explains it REALLY WELL. So head over to the post post to learn your [..] read more