As a Denver personal stylist, I know you probably don’t like shopping. You’re a busy professional, and when you have some free time, you’d rather spend it outdoors or with family and friends. But you know how crucial your image is to your professional success…Wouldn’t it be great to know the great pieces other women have already tested? Clothes and shoes that’ll go the distance…they’re not weird, tricky or hard to fit? Well you’re in luck! Even I love finding out what styles other women love. So today I’m sharing pieces that I’ve worn or my clients love, and I [..] read more
wardrobe basics
The Little Not-So-Black Dress
Last Saturday when I asked a client if she wanted an LBD (little black dress) she said, “Yes, but not the B part.” She loved the idea of such an adaptable dress for going out, but she didn’t want to get lost in the sea of black dresses she sees everywhere. I totally agreed with her and assured her she didn’t have to wear black to get the versatility she’s looking for. One of the reasons the little black dress (and black in general) is so popular is that it’s easy and not completely memorable like some other colors. But [..] read more
Replacing an Old Friend
Last week I talked about a few of my favorite wardrobe pieces I’ve had and loved for many years. Unfortunately, no matter how much you love a piece sometimes a garment wears out. This makes me sooo sad!! This is my good friend, my linen “safari” jacket I bought on my first trip to Paris in 2008. It’s 9 years old! Dang, that’s pretty old! I’ll admit I didn’t wear it every single spring/summer for 9 years. My size changes by a few pounds fairly often, so a few seasons it was either too small or too large. Eventually, I [..] read more