Styling is where artistry meets analysis. While personal preference plays a significant role—what colors make you feel confident, what textures you’re drawn to—there’s also a methodical side to creating balanced looks. The artistic elements include color theory (finding shades that complement your natural coloring), texture combinations (mixing smooth silks with nubby knits for visual interest), […]

When we set personal development goals, we often overlook how our wardrobe can support these intentions. Let’s explore some concrete examples of this alignment: If your goal is to become more assertive in professional settings, your wardrobe evolution might include: – Moving from clothes that help you “blend in” to pieces that thoughtfully command attention […]

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking, “If I just had the perfect capsule wardrobe, the right designer pieces, or that coveted handbag, I’d finally feel complete.” But this thinking gets things backward. Your closet isn’t the destination—it’s simply one of many tools that support you on your path to becoming. Think of […]

I’ve had a hate-hate relationship with my uterus since high school. Damn it, when those monthly menstrual cramps immediately benched me from my normal adolescent activities.  This monthly disturbance carried on into college and my mid-twenties until a planned pregnancy with my new husband. A short ten weeks in and two weeks after we announced […]

No matter the season, the latest fashion trends make their way to retail stores near you and are hyped up as the must-have pieces to try next.  It can be confusing at best, and slightly misleading at worst.  Before you get information overload, step back and reflect on what pieces you frequently grab when you […]

Have you ever had this experience?  You step into a changing room with a stack of clothes to try on. You try on several items in a row—white sweater, black sweater, brown sweater, green sweater—glancing in the mirror each time. No, no, hmm, maybe, no and then… whoa!  One item—a blue sweater, let’s say—seems to pop. Wearing this […]