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Summer Style: High Impact Accessories

 When it comes to getting dressed in the summer, the goal is to not add weight to your body. If you are desiring to still stay stylish when it's sweltering outside, it can cause a dilemma. Often a way to make a look more stylish is to add that third piece on top.  Another non-negotiable for stylish outfits are accessories. Many times these can be a bit bold to add some real attention to your look. But who wants to add all of that weight to your look when it's in the 90's with a dew point of 73?! So, what's a girl to do? Be strategic about your Accessories! I talked about the clothing and fabric aspect of Summer Style in Part 1 of the Summer Style series last week. If you need to catch up, you can read it here .  This week I am going to share some powerful tips when it comes to accessorizing your summer style.  Accessories truly are a non-negotiable for a stylish look. You will be hard-pressed to find an extremely stylish outfit that does not incorporate accessories a...

Summer Style: Staying Stylish in the Heat

 The temperatures (and humidity!) are creeping up! Welcome to summer! Sometimes during the summer it can be hard to know what to do to still stay stylish. We don't want to add a lot of layers or heavy jewelry. That's why I decided that I am going to address Summer Style in TWO blog posts, both this week and next week. This week, I am going to focus on clothing and how to keep your look on-point without adding on extra sweat.  Next week, I will discuss how to amp your look up with accessories, which become really important during the hot summer months. Are you ready?!  Let's go! Let's Talk FABRIC! When it comes to summer style, one of the most important things that you can do in order to stay comfortable is to ditch the synthetics.  Fabric synthetics, that is!  It's time for au naturel!   If you know anything about fabric, natural fabrics are more breathable than manmade fabrics. Now, natural fabrics can be a bit more pricey and can be a little more fin...

Sizzling swimwear: Tips for a Stylish Summer by the Pool

 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 ...

Summer Prints and patterns: How to Mix and Match with Confidence

There is something very fun and freeing about fashion.  It is such a fantastic way to self-express.  Yet, in my business, I find that many women are scared to try something new or scared to "stand out" by having fun with getting dressed.  I think that this is one of the reasons that women gravitate more towards Fall clothing than Spring clothing.  Fall clothes are cozy, BUT, typically are more muted in color and allow for women to "hide" from being seen a bit more.  I really want women to WANT to be seen, to have FUN getting dressed, and to love showing off who they are through what they wear. Today, I want to share about the fun you can have with Print Mixing, especially during the Spring and Summer where you where bright colors.  Mixing prints is a way to add uniqueness and dimension to your outfits.  This is where your true style can really show through. So, what IS print mixing?  Quite simply, it is mixing different patterns and prints in one ...