Find fashion tips and tricks, empowering articles and the latest image consulting & styling here on TRUE Image Group’s blog. Each month Elle & Veronica share their own personal lessons in style, self care and personal growth so you can get to know us before we walk along side you in your style journey.
How to shop vintage, second-hand, or online thrifting.
So, now we know online thrifting is an option, but I was a thrifting before thrifting was cool. I grew up poor. We didn’t have money to buy the latest or greatest. So, I had to get creative to be able to copy the looks I was seeing in the magazines. My mother knew howContinue reading “How to shop vintage, second-hand, or online thrifting.”
Dressing Casually: An Image Consultant’s Inner Monologue
…What does it really mean to be dressing casually? …Does it mean not caring? …Does it mean that you wear your oldest non-descript clothes hoping no one you know will see you that day? …Does it mean that you are lazy if you prefer casual clothes? …Can you really feel super sexy and cute inContinue reading “Dressing Casually: An Image Consultant’s Inner Monologue”
Faux Leather: The best kind to buy & how to style it
One of the Fall/Winter trends that a lot of people struggle with is faux leather. It can give you a sexy or edgy look to an outfit while also keeping you on-trend and put together. Edgy can go from classy to trashy real fast. Here’s the trick- if you want to go for an edgyContinue reading “Faux Leather: The best kind to buy & how to style it”
Navigating Trends: What to take on and what to pass up
As an Image Consultant and Personal Stylist, one of the biggest struggles is deciding what trends are worth investing in, and which ones are fleeting but ultimately a flop (I’m looking at you tiny odd shaped sunglasses of 2020). In the days of social media being Queen, it seems like fads are moving faster thanContinue reading “Navigating Trends: What to take on and what to pass up”
A Lesson: The Three Types of Fashion
Continuing our Lesson series, we are going to chat about the three types of fashion today. Couture may be the most infamous, but Mass Market Fashion is certainly the most common. So, what exactly does this have to do with personal styling and image consulting? Well, its technical- I get that- and it is alsoContinue reading “A Lesson: The Three Types of Fashion”
Pantone Color of The Year 2021: Ultimate Grey & Illuminating
HOW ULTIMATE CAN GRAY BE? Has 2020 won over your 2021 fashion? Will it be bleak as the previous year in comparison with the one of the chosen color of the year implies? It has been weeks since Pantone released the official Pantone Color of the Year for 2021. Have you checked your wardrobe yetContinue reading “Pantone Color of The Year 2021: Ultimate Grey & Illuminating”
Capsule wardrobe- What is it and is it for you?
Capsule wardrobes are “a collection of a few essential items of clothing that do not go out of fashion, such as skirts, trousers, and coats, which can then be augmented with seasonal pieces.[1] according to Wikipedia. In short, it’s having a closet of only a few classic basics that you rotate. Veronica and I have different relationships withContinue reading “Capsule wardrobe- What is it and is it for you?”
A Lesson: Learning the Five Types of Fabric
Most everyone knows what fabrics they typically feel most comfortable in, but do you know what the specific types of fabric are and what kinds to look for when shopping online to ensure your most comfortable fit? Well, I’m happy to share what I know! The two major types are woven and knit, but youContinue reading “A Lesson: Learning the Five Types of Fabric”
Getting Back On Track With Self Care By Setting Small Goals
Getting back on track after a hard hit isn’t easy. Getting back on track after you slowly slide off over an extended period of time may be even harder. At least when you get hit once, you know you got knocked off track. I like to be as transparent as possible in the reality ofContinue reading “Getting Back On Track With Self Care By Setting Small Goals”
Get up, Show Up & Be Present: A Guide To Being In The Moment During a Pandemic
If you didn’t know we had a YouTube page, now you know! Veronica and I took a couple minutes to chat through what we are doing during the COVID 19 pandemic to make sure we weren’t melting into a pile of oversized sweatshirts and pajama pants. Spoiler alert- we just decided on a good pairContinue reading “Get up, Show Up & Be Present: A Guide To Being In The Moment During a Pandemic”
Wearing Stripes To Create Balance In Your Shape
To stripe or not to stripe that is the question. Or is it? If you look at the body as a whole then when it comes to wearing stripes the question is not if you should wear them but rather where you should wear them on your body. The goal is create a balanced silhouette. Continue reading “Wearing Stripes To Create Balance In Your Shape”
Exploring Winter Coats
By: Veronica Bessey It’s that season again and Winter coats are here to stay for a bit. As a fluffy girl I already have a little extra padding to keep me warm, so coats can be either a hinderance or act as light covering to add the last bit of pizazz to an outfit. DependingContinue reading “Exploring Winter Coats”
Personal Styling vs Image Consulting: What’s the difference?
I often get asked what it is that we do exactly and explaining personal styling and image consulting on their own is fairly easy, but discerning the differences between them can be a little tough. At TRUE, we do both + the added benefit of personal coaching. personal styling Both image consulting and personal stylingContinue reading “Personal Styling vs Image Consulting: What’s the difference?”
How To: Mixing Prints & Patterns
In a year where it seems anything is possible- mixing prints seems a little easier of a task for people who have been intimidated by it previously. After all, if the snake print shoe fits- wear it to fight off whatever 2020 throws at you. I’ll start you off easy and then we can workContinue reading “How To: Mixing Prints & Patterns”
How To Be A 9 to 5-er Fashionista
Let me guess your day: You wake up at 7 o’clock or maybe earlier. You brush your teeth. You go to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for your family. You take a bath and afterward, you open your wardrobe. You can see black, white, grey, and navy pieces which are your usual corporate attire. YouContinue reading “How To Be A 9 to 5-er Fashionista”
Styling A Skirt Four Ways
CASUAL My favorite thing in life is the unexpected. I personally work to learn things and be things that are naturally contradictory- soft and strong, warm and cool, intense and comforting- you get the idea. I’m naturally curious and love exploring the entire spectrum of most of life’s issues, so it’s no surprise that theContinue reading “Styling A Skirt Four Ways”
Amy Cattaneo Interviews Co-Founder Elle Monus on her podcast
They’re just clothes right? Wrong! Your clothes can be a beautiful expression of who you truly are…if you let them be… And sometimes we need help with that…enter in my podcast guest, Elle Monus. In this episode, we will learn about how and why Elle started True Image Group and how her amazing company is helpingContinue reading “Amy Cattaneo Interviews Co-Founder Elle Monus on her podcast”
Self Care & How It Affects Your Image
There’s a meme out that says, “self care isn’t chocolate and bubble baths, it’s creating a life you don’t have to feel like you need to escape from.” (Who knew we’d be blogging about memes in 2020- but here we are.) I posted it to my personal Facebook after feeling particularly empowered to take myContinue reading “Self Care & How It Affects Your Image”
Pantone Color Of The Year & How To Wear It
If you don’t know about Pantone, now you know. They put out a Color of the Year every year and eyes all over the world look to what they can do with it. Obviously for us, it should be how we can wear it. Although, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t scroll endlesslyContinue reading “Pantone Color Of The Year & How To Wear It”
What Is Image Consulting & Why Is TRUE So Into It?
One of the most common questions around image consulting that we get is, “So… what do you do?”. I’ve always been pretty bad at answering it- I know, how did I even get here let alone run a business around it? I’d fumble through a list of synonyms always starting with, “Essentially we are aContinue reading “What Is Image Consulting & Why Is TRUE So Into It?”
Vicky Wu Marketing Interviews Co-Founder Elle
Vicky and Elle sat down to chat about marketing and what that looks like for a small business, especially during COVID 19. To hear more of Vicky Wu Marketing’s podcasts, click here.
Realtor Kim Viscione Interviews Our Co-Founder Elle Monus
Kim: What made you decide to open this business? Elle Monus: I answer this question a little differently than I used to. I originally got into fashion because I grew up as a plus size girl with very few options in clothing. I joined an early stage startup that sold clothing subscription boxes to plusContinue reading “Realtor Kim Viscione Interviews Our Co-Founder Elle Monus”
Traveling in comfort and style
Airports are a lawless land. Sandals with socks? Sure. Alcohol at 7 am? It’s five o’clock somewhere. Napping in public surrounded by thousands of people? Why not? These tips are focused mostly on air travel but will work well for travel by plane, train or car. We’ve traveled extensively and can give you all theContinue reading “Traveling in comfort and style”
Know Your Body Shape
Knowing your body shape is the foundation of finding your style. I’ll be writing up some posts on my philosophy around wearing what you want vs dressing in what is most “flattering” but if you want to follow the “rules”, I’ve got the formula. There are five basic body shapes: hourglass, straight, pear, apple andContinue reading “Know Your Body Shape”
Shapewear: When & How To Wear It
It has been around for centuries but the same adage is true- you either love it… or you despise it. Shapewear- why? Everyone’s reason may be a bit different. I know my own personal reasons have changed a bit over the years, so let’s explore the why before we really dig into the how. AtContinue reading “Shapewear: When & How To Wear It”
Interview Attire Perfect Pick
I’ve never been one to accept the choice between having to be smart or pretty. Brains or beauty was never enough when I could be both. Society still has a bit of a hard time understanding that femininity does not automatically mean less efficient at work. How do you pick the perfect interview attire toContinue reading “Interview Attire Perfect Pick”
Lizzo-Level Self Confidence & How To Get It.
By now everyone has heard of our new lord and savior, Lizzo, but if you haven’t- today is the day your life changes. As a visibly plus-size public figure who has been sweeping all of the award categories lately, she takes quite a bit of heat. She’s also revered as an image icon for women of all shapes, sizes and ages due to her seemingly unshakable confidence. But, how does she do it?