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Recession-proof, Style Savvy Scoop

  1. Go through your closet and write down (1) what you have a lot of, (2) what you have none of, (3) what is the predominant color, and (4) what is the overwhelming style
  2. [If this is difficult, hire a Personal Stylist who can do it all for you in about 3 hours]
  3. Make a list of the top 5 items you LOVE (without regard for price or availability)
  4. Next to the Top 5 “I ♥” items, estimate price and availability
  5. Now look in your closet…..look hard, of those Top 5 “I ♥” items, which are monochromatic?
  6. Now look in your closet…..look hard, of those Top 5 “I ♥” items, which could you see yourself in now (assuming you purchase nothing else)?
  7. Whatever remains after #5 and #6….get it!

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4 Responses

  1. I’m going to test this out……on to step 1……..I’ll let you know how it works out because in this here recession a personal stylist is definetly NOT in the Budget!!!

  2. Cherise – in today’s economic climate, there are few people that can’t afford NOT to have a personal stylist. If your goal is better control and use of your money, and to make it go further then indeed a Personal Stylist is exactly what you need.

    Everyone needs to be clear that how they dress and how others perceive them counts when we talk about connections, networking and where you want to be!

    The truth is every psychological study says that “pretty” people and people we think “look like us” get ahead faster….the question is what do you want to look like and where are you trying to go?

    Take a look at the price list on the right side bar….now think about how much you spend on your hair across 6 months — I’ll bet the cost of an Initial Style Consultation and Wardrobe Assessment are MUCH less!

  3. This is a great strategy. The only problem is I need everything…..where do I start!?!?!? UGH…I’ll keep you posted with my success.

  4. I’ll have to try this. Everything in the closet is black and I still don’t know what I need. HELP. Not focusing on “wants” now at all, except a flesh colored (brown) Louboutin peep toe. 🙂

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