The most common question I get is some version of: “How do I look good when I don’t have a lot of money?” The most important lesson to learn about style: money does not equal style. I’ve known women with overflowing closets who look like they got dressed in the dark, and women with […]
[…] suede; boots with flimsy buckles, plastic heels, cheesy details; boots that are too loose, too short, too tall. Cheap shoes can often times be played off as good quality; cheap boots are too much of a focal point to get away with it – Messy updos and ponytails – the type made with an […]
[…] but you do know what you will NOT wear. Making this list will help you leave the mall or boutique with only purchases that make you feel good – be it more ruffles instead of structured shapes, or leather instead of lace. Here is my list of fashion “rules,” ones that over time I […]
[…] who started helping other mom friends plan outfits and edit their closets and it turned into a real business. She just wants to help other moms feel good about themselves and it felt like she was the perfect fit for me. And her prices were reasonable compared to those of other stylists I had […]
[…] Plus One for a friend’s company holiday gala. You found out there’s a dress code for Christmas dinner. The dress you planned to wear doesn’t look as good as last year or requires too many complicated underpinnings and heeled shoes to be comfortable. You decided, what the heck, let’s go out for New Year’s […]
[…] a new car when yours dies on the side of the highway. Shoes won’t give you independence and freedom. If your budget is small, that’s actually a good thing. Small wardrobe funding requires one to do homework to find the best quality for the price, to really get to know one’s body and lifestyle […]
[…] the past week and got at least six hours of sleep last night. White, light, or natural backdrops that either highlight or add interest to the subject. Good lighting. Good styling – the piece fits the model properly, doesn’t hang off her bony shoulders, looks as though it could be worn with traditional underpinnings. […]
[…] positive thinking. When I feel down, I take a moment to force myself to smile (studies show that just by smiling your mood improves) and think about good things. The awesome weather we’re having, last night snuggling with Karl watching Sherlock on his phone, Emerson telling me I am her best friend, hearing my […]
