Style Harmony

 Working with a Personal Stylist is one of those things that many times gets filed into women's brains that it is only for the rich and famous.  When many people think of a Stylist, they think of the Red Carpet and the Awards Shows when the stars and starlets are getting dressed to-the-nines and posing for photographers. The exciting truth is that Personal Stylists are not only reserved for millionaires.  Woot Woot!  So, most everyday women are not getting glammed up and walking Red Carpets, so is a Stylist only for women who have special events coming up?  Again, the answer is NO! At this point, you may be thinking, "Alright, Michelle, just give it to me.  How can a normal, non-famous, non-millionaire person work with a Personal Stylist?" The options that are available can vary depending on who you choose to work with as a Personal Stylist and what he or she offers.  For the purposes of this post, I'm going to share the ways in which I help my Clients...

 In a post-pandemic world, comfort has become king.  The fashion world has recognized this and has adjusted accordingly.  Here's the thing, when you dress casually, you still want for it to be in an "elevated casual" way.  So, what does that mean and how do you perfect that way of dressing?  I'm here to share just that in this week's post! I actually consider myself a pretty casual dresser on the day-to-day.  I work from home and I have a young son, so I switch between getting more "dressed" for appointments to just being casual on days I don't have video calls and I'm sitting in front of the computer.  So, I truly understand elevated casual! The first tip I have is to embrace quality basics.  This is not a cheap t-shirt and leggings.  I'm talking about buying good quality pieces that can handle a good deal of wear.   Next, you want to think about color schemes.  You should really make sure you stick to one base neutral to make...

 Does your style ever feel like Groundhog's Day?   You wake up over and over again and wear the same clothes, feel "blah" about what you are wearing, and maybe have even stopped even trying?  Maybe you just feel that your clothes are "easy" and you don't want to have to think about getting dressed?  Potentially, you felt great in a style when you were younger or maybe had less weight on your body and you keep holding onto those clothes because they made you feel good?   Maybe you are unsure about how to wear the current styles for your body that just feels like an awkward stranger to you? If you are like many of us (me included), you may have been nodding as you were reading some of those questions.  That means, you may be in a "style rut". First of all, let me tell you, style ruts are quite common throughout life.  When you understand why someone might find themselves in a style rut, you will realize why they are so completely common.  ...

 The topic of this blog post is perhaps one of the most stressful topics when going into the warm season:  swimwear.  While most of us already feel body conscious in full clothes that cover our bodies completely, the thought of wearing nearly nothing more than underwear out in public leads to panic! via GIPHY For many of us, completely staying out of a swimsuit all summer long is not an option, so I am going to share some tips with you to stay stylish, feel confident, and to be ready to take on the sun's rays! Find the right swimsuit for your body type.  There are so many suit options out there.  From bikinis to tankinis, to one-shoulder styles, full body coverage, bandeau, cutouts....the possibilities are endless.  The first key to finding the right suit for you is to understand your body type and what areas you prefer to draw attention to.  As an example, if you have larger hips, you will want to select a suit that draws the eye upwards towards your ...

Living busy lives as we all do these days, something that can come up on your social calendar rather commonly is an event "after hours".  Whether this is after hours with co-workers, friends, a significant other, or whomever, it can lead to thoughts of "What can I wear to work that will transition well to my evening social gathering?" No one wants to add more laundry to the mix (it's the one thing that NEVER leaves us, after all), so why not make use of what you have already put on your body? I love the idea of day-to-night style because as a Stylist, I want my Clients to own pieces that are versatile enough in their closets that they work for different occasions. Daytime style and nighttime style are very different.  During the day, you want to be more modest when you are in the office or going to appointments and you want your outfit to be elevated and more chic when you head out for dinner or drinks. Today, I'm going to explore some options for transition...