Why Is Your Wardrobe Not Working For You? Real Life Tips To Recharge Your Personal Style.

I've been working as a wardrobe stylist for everyday individuals for almost seven years. Hearing people's stories and struggles has provided me with a solid understanding of what's truly happening in the world of style. And, I don’t mean how do I style this new $500 cashmere sweater I bought with The Row trousers I scored on The Real Real. (A link for those who have no idea what I am talking about haha.) I mean real life struggles, like “how do I look more put together?” and “how can I start to express myself with my style?” and “I feel like I have given up on my style and I don’t like what I see in the mirror.” These are the style challenges I am most frequently tasked with and, unsurprisingly, I have seen patterns in why people are struggling.

The Battle Of the Comfortable Brown Booties: Sofft Giliana vs Comfortiva Briane

Fall is rapidly approaching and even though it is 80 degrees here in Vermont, I can’t help but start the transition to my fall wardrobe. The rich colors and cozy knits are calling me.

Last year, I created a Fall Needs List. See more about creating Seasonal needs list here.

On the very top of that fall needs list, was a pair of dark brown comfortable booties. I have multiple pairs in black and a pair of Sofft Aisley in Luggage that I bought locally at Roam Vermont that I love. But, I found myself searching for a dark brown pair throughout the season.

Summer Is Not Over! 5 Easy Outfit Formulas That Will Get You Through The Rest of the Season

It’s happening again. Summer is literally and figuratively burning me out. The heat of the summer is robbing me of my energy to look cute. Fussy and complicated are not on the agenda. I need outfit formulas that are tried and true and keep me sane in the summer heat. My criteria are simple. One, I want breezy natural materials like linen and cotton. Two, I don’t want anything tight. And three, I want layers for when I am in the AC too long. That’s not a lot right?

The New It Bag Is Here And It's Not What You Think

Women have been chasing the “It Bag” for decades. From the Chanel 2.55 bag of the 1950’s to today’s Marguax bag by The Row, everyone wants the bag that everyone wants. Typically, very expensive and scarce, when you own this bag, the promise is simple: Automatic status in the world of the fashionable.

Read This Before You Recreate That Capsule Wardrobe

One evening you are scrolling through Instagram or Pinterest and you see it. The answer to all of your wardrobe struggles: The Capsule wardrobe. It’s simple, everything matches and there are only 10 to 30 pieces.

These capsule wardrobes are organized, aesthetically pleasing and incredibly soothing to the eye. Shown in perfectly folded flat lay outfits or hung on a minimalist clothing rack, they are gleaming, fresh examples of how our lives could be.

So, what’s the problem? Why am I putting a pause on you from buying thousands of dollars of wardrobe staples to create your perfect capsule wardrobe? Let’s unpack scrolling versus reality.

The Search For The Best Levi's Shorts

I have been on the hunt for the best denim shorts for years now. Don’t get me wrong I like my old pair, I made them myself many years ago out of a pair of old Levi’s, but they are low-waisted and make me feel a bit schlumpy. So, even though I would much rather find a super cool pair of high-waisted vintage jean shorts, I am facing the fact that my magic thrifting touch is not going to save me this time. A night of researching and reading reviews left me with 8 pairs of shorts delivered to my door in a few days. Here is what I learned:

What Does Your Fall Capsule Wardrobe Look Like?

Hello! I hope everyone had a great summer. I had plenty of time to unplug and relax and now I am back and ready to serve up some fall style!

My favorite way to take on a new season is to play mix and match with items in my wardrobe and create as many outfits as possible. I remember countless hours of my childhood playing “dress up” out of my own closet. How can I wear my hot pink kitty sweatshirt with my bright blue high top Reeboks?

Do I need a Personal Style Uniform?

The idea of a “uniform” is getting a lot of attention in the fashion world lately. There doesn’t seem to be a real consensus on what a personal style uniform is, but reading through the articles it feels something like this…

A handful of coordinating neutral basics hanging in a roomy all white closet. Instagrammable street style star outfits every day. Happiness. Control. Organization. Minimalism. Never ever having to ask yourself “what am I going to wear” again.

Seductive, right?