If you are like me, you are in the midst of school clothes shopping for the kids.  My son and I have spent the last several days in both retail and outlet malls.  Although the focus is on him, I would be remiss if I did not pick up an item or two for myself but…I must be strategic about it as to not bring home a new wardrobe.  I’ve put together a list of 10 strategies that work for me and hope they will work for you too. 1.  Keep your wardrobe of separates down to 2 or 3 …

I was in the mall the other day and realized that I get so excited at the change of each season.  There are so many new styles and new colors.  I feel like a kid in a candy store.  But, for as much as I love to shop there are many who despise the idea.  With that in mind, I thought it might be helpful to spend a few blog post discussing shopping and how to make the most of it.  Ready to learn? Let’s go to class…Shopping 101. Every day new looks hit the fashion scene.   Maintaining a wardrobe …

Things have been really crazy busy for me lately, running here and there; doing this and that.  Being so busy has meant that I have found the need to be able to put together a look in no time to head out the door.   I was recently cleaning on a Saturday when the phone rings with an invitation that I couldn’t refuse.  “I’m in town, come meet me for lunch!” said my friend on the other end. I said yes and quickly had to figure out how to transform my home look to a public look in mere minutes.  Having …

Getting dressed for the office doesn’t mean that you have to leave your sense of style at home.  Dressing for the office is about creating a balance between looking stylish and looking competent, organized and ready for business.   This balance can easily be created by following the tips below. 5  Tips that will help you look Fashionable, Stylish and Confident. 1.   Wear what you love.  They say when you look good, you feel good.  Make sure that your clothes fit properly.    Select clothing that flatters your figure.  Understanding your body shape can help you prevent spending money on items …

When you open your closet, is it so scary you want to shut it and just wear what you wore yesterday? Is your messy closet blocking you from creatively expressing your best self through clothes? Here are some tips for making sense of your closet so you can be enjoying the daily pleasure of getting dressed. You are staring at a bunch of clothes with sales tags still attached to them. Gather up the items that you’ve never worn and try them on. Now tell the truth – would you buy them again? If the answer is no and they’re …

What is it about accepting a compliment that is so hard for us to do?  When someone says, “You look great!” we feel compelled to deflect the attention by saying something like: “This old thing? I’ve had it forever!” “I got this at a garage sale.” “Oh gosh, I just threw this together. Really, it’s nothing.” “I got this at Marshall’s.” The funny thing is that I found myself doing this the other day.  I was complimented on my hair and because I thought I was having a bad hair day I quickly responded to the person by  thanking them …

This weekend it finally started to get cold in Texas. This makes me know that soon it will be time to put up the summer items and bring out the fall ones. Transitioning from one fashion season to the next can be challenging. It’s hard to decide when to pack up your summer gear when the weather continues to play tricks on us. We face unpredictable patterns, like when it’s chilly in the morning, feels like summer by noon, then temperatures plummet again by dinnertime. What do you do? The solution lies in layers. 1. A legging as pants is …

Nowadays many companies have moved from professional dress to a more casual environment.  Often times this creates confusion as to what is appropriate to wear to work.  Unfortunately there are some that can take “business casual” to the extreme and end up looking  like they just woke up and threw on some clothes without much thought.  Recently I had a client ask me for some tips on what “to” wear to a business casual work environment.  Here are my top five. 1. First and foremost, remember that image matters, even on casual days.  You should keep yoru neckline, hemline and waistline …

I remember years ago Labor Day signified the end of wearing white shoes, white pants, white skirts…most things white.  The white items would be stored until the next summer.  Whether or not wearing white after Labor Day is acceptable is still a topic of conversation for some. Wearing white after Labor Day is just as acceptable as wearing black.  As a matter of fact, depending on the climate in which you live, you can wear white all year long.   You may want to put up the white linen in exchange for something a bit heavier for the fall. Here are …

At last, we are at the end of our Style Secrets. I hope that I haven’t kept you waiting too long to receive these last 3 Style Secrets.  These are a bit different than the first six but are definitely things we need to remember that will help you on our journey to becoming “the Stylish You.” 7.  Learn the secrets of Fabulous Grooming: Grooming is one of the most essential and important rules of all.  Your hands and nails should be clean and neat whenever you go out and present yourself.   Although summer is almost over, it is important …