The Power of Wardrobe Planning

Wardrobe planning…sounds a little boring, huh? But consider this scenario. Have you ever gotten an invitation to a wedding and your first was “what will I wear?” But the wedding isn’t for 5 more weeks…” I have plenty of time to shop for a dress.” Fast forward to one week before the wedding. Of course, you rsvp’d, but um, hello, you got busy (life as normal, right?) Now you’re on a hunt for a dress. The other day, (about a week after I’d shopped with her,) a client said to me, “It [our shopping trip] was great, but so different. [..] read more

11 Wardrobe Basics to Upgrade Your Personal Style

Before I started my business, I didn’t pay any attention to wardrobe basics. As a matter of fact, I actually learned the term when I took my first image consulting training. I don’t think I had many, if any essentials other than black pants and blue jeans. What I did have was a jam packed closet with a lot of clothes I didn’t wear. A few things were quality, but most weren’t because I couldn’t afford it since I was buying so often. So what are wardrobe basics? These are the pieces that you can wear with almost anything. They [..] read more

So Hot Will Melt Your Popsicle

I just returned from Chicago late last week after a week’s vacation. And yes, I can affirm–it’s hot there! I knew I’d be doing a lot of shopping, so I took along some casual dresses. I know this might sound dressy for vacation, but truly my dresses were the coolest items I wore. I’ve said it before, skirts and dresses are far cooler than pants. (I was baffled by women wearing jeans and maxi dresses!) Other pluses for these cotton knit sundresses: – They don’t wrinkle. I wore one of mine the last day of the trip and it didn’t [..] read more