Style Harmony

 YOU: "Alexa, how do I figure out my style?" ALEXA: "To determine your style, start by analyzing your preferences and interests. What types of clothing do you enjoy wearing? What colors do you favor? What style of clothing speaks to you the most?" YOU (exasperated): "If I knew ANY of that, or how to take my answers and apply them to style, I wouldn't have asked the question!!!" Frustrating as it is, knowing the things that make you tick is where you need to start. Today, I'm going to talk about the 6 Style Personalities so that you can identify where you fall on the "style roadmap". When you want to create a style that is truly you and makes you feel happy to get dressed in it everyday, you have to put in the legwork, and we begin here. I am going to give you a brief description of each personality so you can figure out where you are (or where you desire to be).  In addition, I am sharing 5 ABSOLUTE MUST-HAVES for each Style Personality! ...

 Women are incredibly self-critical of themselves. The most seemingly confident women who we may look at and see not even one single flaw or reason to be insecure has insecurities. It's a sad truth, but we can't escape it.  We see air-brushed images on the covers of magazines, perfectly sculpted bodies in bathing suits on television shows. When we look in the mirror, that is not what most of us see. Anyone who has talked to me about my own personal struggle with my body and weight has heard me say that I'm looking for a balance.  I KNOW I'm never going to look like those starlets on TV or in the movies. So, I should just stop the comparison game, right?! All I want is balance. I love to enjoy food and drinks with friends, but I also want to be good with the way I look.  One thing that I have learned is that my style matters. When I get dressed for my body, I walk differently, I talk differently. I don't hide because I am okay being seen and being heard. When I ignor...

 Just like when a home is built, the foundation for your clothing is important.  When your home was built, the foundation was laid first.  It is the unseen structure that provides stability and support for everything else. If it's not built well, it will not be able to handle the weight and external forces that will come. If your house was built with a weak foundation, you may experience cracks in the walls or uneven floors.  Similarly, when you build the foundation for your outfits, having well-fitting bras and underwear provide the right support and comfort throughout the day. Every outfit may have differeing needs when it comes to undergarments, so as you construct your outfit, you have to consider what will go on top, just like a foundation for a home.  When you think about Foundational pieces for your wardrobe, we are talking about bras, underwear, and shapewear. You will have several different types of foundational pieces for your wardrobe.  You want ...

 We have all seen the memes about experiencing 4 seasons in one day, right?! Early in Spring it is a very real problem. You may walk out the door wearing a sweater and then be sweating and uncomfortable later in the day when the temperature has risen 40 degrees IN ONE DAY!  So, what's a girl to do to stay stylish and comfortable with the swing in temperature? My Fave Tips to Navigating Wild Temperature Swings Layer Up One of the best things that you can do during the transitional seasons like Spring is to layer up. Instead of grabbing a pull-on sweater to wear, choose something that can easily be removed. In my honest opinion, adding a third layer is almost a non-negotiable if you want to create a stylish look anyway!  Swap out your heavy sweaters for a button-up or open cardigan that goes with what you are wearing (or maybe even amps it up)!  If you can get away with wearing a denim jacket over your outfit (depending on your office requirements), that is a super sty...

Imagine this: you walk into a room, and heads turn. Not because of some outrageous outfit, but because you radiate confidence and effortless style. That's the power of knowing your perfect colors! Color is one of the ABSOLUTES that I insist my clients know when working with them because color is THAT impactful! In today's post, I am going shatter some major color analysis myths that are holding you back. You might be surprised to learn that some popular color analysis beliefs are totally wrong! From vein tests to skin tone assumptions, these myths can leave you confused and wearing the WRONG colors! Are you ready to GLOW? Read on to learn 9 Color Myths that are holding you back! First, let's talk a bit about color and the things a Color Analyst analyzes to determine what colors will look best on you. The entire reason a person gets a seasonal color analysis done is so that they can find their very best colors. These will be the colors that allow them to glow and be seen ju...

 I hear from women all of the time some version of the following: I don't need new clothes, I don't wear half of what I own. It's hard to put together a great outfit in my closet. I haven't worn what I bought last season, I don't need something new. I bought this piece because I loved it, but I have never figured out how to wear it. Do any of those statements sound familiar? GUILTY! We create so much confusion, chaos, and stress in our closets without even realizing what we are doing. The truth is that most women, when out shopping, tend towards the pretty statement pieces and ignore the basics.  When you do this is when you find that you "have a closet full of clothes with nothing to wear". Women wear only 20% - 30% of what is in their closet. In the digital and technological age, we as humans are attracted to shiny things.  We also live in a world of Amazon and want what we want ... and NOW! This contributes to another commonly heard statement that I he...

 If you are a working woman in a business world who is looking for new clients or aiming for a promotion, the competition is tough.  It's important that to be seen as the right person for the job or the project, you are showing up as the right person each day. I've talk ad nauseum about the impact of what you wear and that when you show up, you need to be dressed for the job and life you want, not the one you have. Personal Branding is incredibly important in life, but especially if you are working in the business world.  You may be thinking "I know what branding is and what a company brand is, but what is a Personal Brand?". Personal Branding is all about intentionally shaping how you are seen by others, highlighting your skills, experience, and values.  It is the conscious and strategic process of crafting and influencing the public perception of an individual. When a person is developing a Personal Brand, there are 3 key aspects to be aware of: Personal Branding i...

It may not even be Spring yet, but the Fall Runways are going STRONG!  That's how the fashion world works.  I've always wondered why we use the phrase "fashionably late" when fashion is ALWAYS very early on the physical calendar. As a Personal Stylist, I pay a lot of attention to these runway shows because I want my clientele to know what's coming and to be ahead of the game.  For most people, fashion is either viewed in Vogue or on the Red Carpet (always a fave!). Most of the time when you see these outfits, the normal person is thinking "I would NEVER wear that" and, truth-be-told, you likely shouldn't. Trends are all about interpretation. The normal person walking down the street likely will NEVER wear an outfit as seen in the fashion magazines or on the Runways. However, there are ways to make what you see on the Runways wearable. That is what I am going to talk about this week. What is a Trend? Fashion Trends, by definition, are a style or expre...