Style Harmony

 Last week, I shared my favorite tips to help you clean out your closet.  If you missed that post, go ahead and read it here .   It is important to have the right tools in place so that you can keep your closet organized and see what you own EASILY and QUICKLY to make it simple to get dressed each day.  I don't know about you, but the pantry is one of those areas that can quickly spiral out of control.  How often have you cleaned your Kitchen Pantry out, put it back together in a beautiful and organized fashion feeling such a sense of accomplishment only to have your family completely disregard and ignore the organization and next thing you know, it's a disaster again?!  It's frustrating.  Let's not have this be the fate of your wardrobe closet! You are the only one who will likely be getting into your clothes, shoes, and accessories, so let's create some systems so that you can allow it to continue to be a happy place! The Organization You have a...

Warning!  You are about to experience DETAILED tips about how to edit your closet.  If you do not want to have a more functional closet, STOP READING NOW! via GIPHY You're still here!  Congratulations because that is the first step to simplifying your daily "getting dressed journey".  I am going to be honest with you:  this process is not going to be easy and you are going to have to be ready to let go of things that aren't serving you.  The major upside is that when you do this, you are going to be so much clearer when you come out on the other side.  What do I mean by "clearer"?  When you truly take the time to go through every item in your closet to assess if it's serving YOU and the person you are NOW, getting dressed each morning will become a much easier task.  Putting on the clothes you have hanging in your closet will be much more joyful.  The truth of the matter is, every day you will be putting on clothes that make YOU happy, w...

 How many times have you gotten dressed in the morning, looked in the mirror, and felt like something was just ... flat?!  I'm here to tell you that you aren't alone.  The truth of the matter is, getting dressed is an art.  It's a creative challenge, which is why it can be such a challenge for many women.  On top of the potential of being left-brained, our creativity flows in different ways.  Some people have musical creativity, some are creative in art, some are creative writers, and some are creative with design or creating content.  Most people just want to be able to "throw on some clothes" and expect them to look like a pulled-together outfit.  My friend, I am here to tell you, it's not that easy!  Now, that may make you feel better or worse, I'm not sure, but I am going to help you out here and share some simple tips and tweaks you can make to your outfits (a check the box situation, if you will) as you get dressed in the morning! Styli...

Living life is a series of lessons in growth.  The one thing that is a constant in life is CHANGE.  If we don't allow ourselves to learn and grow, we can find ourselves extremely lost because evolution in life happens whether we choose to evolve with it or not.  That can leave us feeling very overwhelmed. As women, another area we tend to overlook or move down on the list is our own personal development and growth.  We "do, do, do" for everyone else and tend to leave nothing for ourselves.  We leave ourselves no time for things that fill us up and that leaves us ... lacking.  We lack energy, motivation, and in our own self-value and self-worth.   That can show up in several ways.  Do you identify with any of these: Lack of motivation Lack of fulfillment and lack of passion Feeling your relationships are being neglected Neglecting your passions and the things that light you up Feeling "stuck" in life, like every day is Groundhog's Day Overly c...

 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...

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 ...