A Holiday Wish: Hope-Full

On December 6, 2017

Source This has been quite a year. The turmoil of our political climate, the drastic cuts in our country’s safety net, the hatred some now feel emboldened to express, and the resistance efforts against all of it – some more successful than others (#metoo). It is a time of reckoning. I know that I have […]

Signature Style…or Stuck in a Rut?

On October 31, 2017

#outthedoor Stuck in a rut? A couple of months ago I started a weekly series on my Facebook page called Out the Door – check it out. (And like my page while you’re there, if you haven’t already!) A sampling follows.It’s a fun way to show folks what I’m wearing for outfit inspiration, how I put […]

the unmentionables – DEFinitely worth a mention! (underwear)

On September 20, 2017

When’s the last time you tried a different kind of underwear? Say what? Give me my cotton briefs and call it good, right? Nope. the right underwear for your outfit is your best friend Choosing the right underwear can transform what a garment looks like on your body. It can be the difference between something […]

Choosing a Handbag

On October 26, 2016

Reader request A client recently asked me to write a post on handbags. She said, “How do you choose a handbag? Write a post on that! I never know what is the best thing to carry.” That’s because there are so. many. choices. And you have to find the one that is right for you. Handbags, […]

Shedding The Sweaters: Embracing Your Body

On May 4, 2016

Body image Every Spring I go through a little mini-crisis relating to body image. What? As a wardrobe consultant, I’m supposed to have it all figured out, right? Not even close. I have made big strides in embracing positive body image in that I see the negative messages for what they are and mindfully dismiss […]

Do New Year’s Resolutions Make You Go UGH?

On January 5, 2016

Resolutions Everybody makes them. We all read about them (like right now), talk about them, plan them. We all have the best of intentions. Clean slate! Fresh start! Everything will be different this year! Until it’s not. New Year’s resolutions are kind of like diets for me – they tend to have the exact opposite […]

Stacy London’s The Truth About Style

On December 2, 2015

Stacy London: The Truth About Style You likely remember TV-show What Not To Wear with Stacy London and Clinton Kelly. I recently read Stacy London’s latest book, The Truth About Style, part memoir and part style makeover stories. Honestly, I just loved it. London is an engaging writer, and her personal stories are authentic […]

My Wardrobe Consult

On October 15, 2015

Owner turns into client “Ugh! I need a wardrobe consultant!” I whined to my husband. Recently, I made the switch in my closet from warm weather wear to fall and winter clothing. As I dug in, it quickly grew into much more than a switch. It ended up being a full-blown assessment of my wardrobe, […]

Grey Matter – on going grey

On October 1, 2015

Going grey I recently met a friend I hadn’t seen for a few months for a walk. We hugged, and she said, “You’ve decided to go grey! I love it!” To which I responded, “Decided? Sure, I guess you could say I ‘decided‘ to go grey.” She laughed, and I did that laugh that’s more […]

Wardrobe refresh

On April 15, 2015

Wardrobe refresh Earlier this month, I did a Wardrobe Consult with a client. Sometimes these involve purging a lot of clothes that are outdated, worn out, or ill-fitting and replacing them with new to you clothing that offers a lot more fun and functionality for the client. Other times it’s more of a wardrobe refresh […]

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