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Improve Your Visual Resume with These 3 Fall Items

Add these 3️⃣ pieces to your fall wardrobe (and I’m digging into my closet to share examples) if you want a better Visual Resume™️: While the list can be longer, these are three easy ways to improve your Visual Resume™ and elevate any overall outfit. 1️⃣ > A scarf or pocket square is unexpected so the ‘element of surprise’ gives you automatic points. A colorful accessory allows you to bridge two solid colors together and add a little personality to

2024/10/17

'Fits For Women

Fabulous Flats

Fabulous Flats! Fabulous flats! What are “flats”? They were invented BEFORE heels and they created a way for women (and men) to prance around more comfortably. I consider flats to be any footwear whose heel is under 40mm and/or has a sturdy platform (for stability in times of manic/gratuitous rushing). I am NOT a fan of flats but these flats are FAB!

2023/10/19

Style

guess what wardrobe item you need this summer?

Another must-have for busy professionals is a CRISP WHITE SHIRT. Simple, right? Anyone who knows me or any client who has worked with me knows I am a supporter/proponent/closet whisperer/advocate of the white button-down shirt. I’ve even recently published the updated excerpt, The White Shirt, from my latest book, The Creatives’ Closet! But, I digress…. The white shirt is AWESOME 😎 because it can go from day to date night, work to weekend, home to overseas without missing a beat

2023/06/07

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have you ever been in love?!

I have many times ~ and each time, I made the purchase [regardless] of price without hesitation. See. Love. Buy. Mine! How many items do you have in your closet that you pass by [daily] because it’s not quite the right size, you have “nothing to wear with it“, or it doesn’t quite fit anymore. After coming from my girlfriend Sandra’s place, she has effectively eliminated almost all of the clothes that are “iffy” ~ she has a closet full

2019/01/21

Men's Matters

MANly Monday: Summer Take on the Navy Blazer

The navy blazer is one of the key elements in any professional man’s closet but it’s summer, so do we need to change the way we handle this item? it’s still essential go lighter in weight try a plaid pattern the thinner/more refined the line/pattern, the more easily it can be dressed up wear with light grey, white, or camel pants shoes should be cream nubuck or in the cognac/luggage family ….which means your belt should be…(you guessed it)! Options:

2014/05/05

Men's Matters

Please #Tweed

Tweed is a classic. For men, it’s a wardrobe staple. It’s an expanded Essential Wardrobe item. We borrowed it from the Brits but here’s how to make it your own… decide whether to go single or double-breasted: double-breasted is instantly more formal and, frnakly, uptight how many buttons? tradition would tell you two to keep it simple as you on-and-off what kind of pattern are you going for?herringbone, Prince of Wales, donegal, Prestwick, houndstooth, etc what color family? if you

2012/10/12

July Style Checklist

Fall Wardrobe Checklist

2011/07/06

Essential Spring Wardrobe Transition Piece

Imagine a busy Saturday morning and your favorite jeans, or an after-work drink to commiserate about ‘work drama‘ and you’re decked out in your super-cute khaki skirt and frilly top, or you’re at work in the most basic of shift dresses. All are excellent opportunities to rock this l.a.b. striped wrap sweater throw and, simultaneously, increase your style prowess! The oversized shape can easily hide our make-believe imperfections; the skinny cropped sleeves create a slimming effect; and uneven horizontal striping distracts

2010/03/04

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