What are the proper clothes you should wear for jury duty to make sure you get selected? The court system has one of the most traditional dress codes there is. You can save the suits for the attorneys, but business casual is your best bet when wanting to be selected. The goal is to look … Continue reading
Work from Home: Keep it Cute & Cozy
Covid-19 changed our entire way of living. We went from having to be everywhere and do everything to being forced to be in quarantine hoping that things would quickly rectify themselves. The “two-week cure” turned into a new way of life two years later than we anticipated. We are now faced with a new norm … Continue reading Work from Home: Keep it Cute & Cozy
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 edgy … Continue 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 than … Continue 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 also … Continue reading A Lesson: The Three Types of Fashion
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 with … Continue 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 you … Continue reading A Lesson: Learning the Five Types of Fabric
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. Depending … Continue reading Exploring Winter Coats
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 work … Continue reading How To: Mixing Prints & Patterns