Before we get into this week’s post, this will be my last post before I take my regular August hiatus. I will be back after Labor Day with new posts to share. Enjoy the rest of your summer. I had a recent meeting with one of my clients; I’ll call Mrs....
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HOW TO LOOK PROFESSIONAL AT THE HEIGHT OF SUMMER
We’re in the thick of summer, which may be great in a lot of ways, but from a pure work fashion standpoint, it can be a bit challenging. Temperature aside, and not just outside (but also the sub-zero temperatures inside), fashion seems to think everyone spends...
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Smart Shopping Reminders + My Favorite Picks
Every year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale creates the same dilemma: there are hundreds of great pieces, limited-time prices, and just enough urgency to make even the most thoughtful shoppers second-guess themselves. The truth is, shopping the sale successfully isn't...
10 SIGNS YOU DON’T NEED MORE CLOTHES; YOU NEED MORE OUTFITS
When your wardrobe feels stale, it's easy to assume you need something new. A different pair of jeans. Another sweater. The perfect jacket. But as your closet can probably prove, more clothes don't automatically create more outfits. In fact, many women already...
HOW TO WEAR WHITE JEANS TO WORK: YOUR GUIDE TO FIT, SILHOUETTES AND OUTFIT IDEAS
Being a jeans person, I love wearing white pairs in the summer. I must be an outlier because I have heard these things from some clients: "I love white jeans on other people, but I could never wear them." The reasons are almost usually the same. They're afraid...
Breaking News: Local Woman Discovers She Cannot Build a Wardrobe Entirely Out of Aspirations
I was short on time this week, so rather than skip a post altogether, I decided to have a little fun. The following is a completely fictional news report. Any resemblance to actual people is purely coincidental. Unless, of course, you've ever purchased a dress for a...
HOW TO WEAR CULOTTES TO WORK: 5 OUTFIT IDEAS FOR EVERY DRESS CODE
When I started to notice culottes in stores, it didn’t surprise me. It was easy to see them coming down the pike. Pants have been trending wide for a while, and, in many cases, pleated, and full midi skirts have been making a strong comeback, even though skirts are...
A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT WHY A FOCUSED WARDROBE CREATES BETTER STYLE
Mrs. Starling has been a client of mine for nearly two decades. We have cultivated a wonderful relationship, been through many changes together, and since 2022 have worked together closely and built and evolved her wardrobe to become something that really resonates...
THE ARRIVAL FALLACY OF PERSONAL STYLE
The NYC subway system is an excellent location for people watching. Last week, during one of my midday commutes, a striking woman got on the subway wearing a hat you couldn’t miss. It was a large felted style that had a plume of ostrich feathers, brooches, and other...
WHY GETTING DRESSED MIGHT FEEL LIKE GUESSWORK, AND HOW TO FIX IT
My brain is a rich, colorful place. I’m a visual learner, a visual thinker, and someone who can create entire scenarios inside my head. Even when I write, thoughts often come to me in pictures first, and then I translate them into words. When I read a book, I don’t...















