It seems like planning out a wardrobe has gone out of fashion. Sure, it’s fun to shop on a whim – but it’s exactly like going to the grocery store when you’re hungry without a list. You’re coming home with all the things – many of which you don’t need. And now instead of…
Category: Style
DIY Dress Doctor
I’ve been listening to business podcasts, and one of the things that they talked about was, “Aren’t you happy to spend money on other professionals who do things for you?” I think that a lot of us aren’t. We want to be the ones who know how to do all the things!!! Self-reliance is a…
Wardrobe/Pantry
Your wardrobe is like your pantry. We all know how to stock our pantries correctly and efficiently – so why not treat our closets the same way? You buy what you need based on what you already have and what you’re planning to cook. And that’s great, and every wardrobe book gets you there……
Shopping Expeditions: Plus Size Wasteland
As everyone knows, Southern California is the home to the original Cult of the Body. It’s not the most comfortable place in the world to carry a few extra pounds, but this is nowhere more obvious than when you hit the mall. Just because SoCal is a fit area of the country doesn’t mean that…
The Hot New Style: Individuality
The best thing about the Oscar fashion parade this year was that there was actually fashion to be had. Beautiful women wearing beautiful dresses are a good thing, but I missed the awards ceremonies of my youth, when there was an excitement inherent in seeing who would wear what, what bit of the inner self…
The Capsule Wardrobe
The phrase, “capsule wardrobe” came to popularity in the 70s, but the concept has been a foundational part of wardrobe management since women started having more than one or two outfits at their disposal. It’s the best way to maximize the value of your clothing dollar. The concept has changed slightly in recent years, where…
Color Evokes Emotion
One of the most powerful tools in the box is color, and it’s one of the easiest to deploy. Ad agencies all over the world use color to manipulate your emotions – because it works. Why shouldn’t you do the same, when you’re trying to create a certain impression? There are three ways in which…
Dresses over Jeans/Kimono Toppers
There’s a trend going now for “dresses” (intentionally so – the “dresses” are usually not functional as dresses) or kimonos over jeans. I’d recommend some version to nearly everyone. Dresses over pants are a classic line in other countries (aka most of Asia and the Middle East) *because* they’re so universally flattering. Here’s a few…
Casual, Hands-on Work Environment
One of my clients recently came to me with the question – “Well, I don’t really have to change my style, do I? I mean – I wear very casual clothes to work, and I’m hands-on (and getting dirty) all day”. This is often an objection to upgrading the wardrobe for SAHM, too. “It’s just…
When Shoes Betray
One of the great rules of fashion in the modern era is that shoes make the outfit. That’s great for those women rocking the Jimmy Choos, but what about the rest of us? Not everyone can (or should) run around in stilettos all the time. Some of us can’t even manage a kitten heel. Life…