The holidays are here and it feels very festive here in Asheville! Twice this season I’ve made a last-minute decision to attend an event. Being a business owner and since becoming a mom, I often wait to decide. The issue is, that doesn’t leave time for me to plan a good outfit, so I improvise … Read More
Personal Stylist
These Unique Monochromatic Styles Will Go A Long Way!
Again, to my Asheville loves – I hope you’re well 💛 #avlstrong In this post, there’s a link for you to my final free 9-look Look Book. In the future, I’ll give a few examples per season (Holiday looks coming soon! 🎉). The one linked here is full of suggestions for the most effortless fall looks. … Read More
Simple Styles that Will Push You Right into Autumn!
I want to start by continuing to express my love to those of us in Asheville and those of you who love someone here. This time is a total warp and what you wear might be the last thing on your list of cares. That said, I want to share this anecdote from an Asheville-based … Read More
How to Set Your Style & Soul on Fire!
Let’s talk about something you might not think much about—your unique personal style. This is, of course, interesting SINCE WE HAVE TO GET DRESSED EVERY SINGLE DAY. It’s more than just picking out clothes; it’s about how you want to feel. Your style reflects who you are inside and impacts how you show up in … Read More
Stop Lurking in Their Window
At least once a week people tell me their views and opinions on other people’s style choices. Sometimes they are complementary and sometimes they’re critical. But no matter the angle, there’s always a subtle (or not-so-subtle) element of comparison. Could I wear that? Would I wear that? Am I going online to buy that outfit right … Read More
This Trend You’ll Want to Wear…Or Not…
Let me tell you about all the trends and why you must stay on top of them. Just kidding. 😊 However, I’ll tell you what I do believe in when it comes to trends. They can be short-lived, but they also come back around. We see past versions of ourselves in stores and on younger … Read More
Stop Asking If You’re Too Old & Focus On This Instead!
I’m going to be honest with you about this, but before I am, repeat after me: I make the rules. Say it again for the people in the back. IIIIIIII MAKE THE RULES! It’s true. When it comes to our own personal style, we each get to make our own, unique, personal rules. Yet I’m … Read More
The 80/20 Rule
Happy Thanksgiving ALL! Want to know what a turkey & your personal style have in common?! They’re both classic! I believe you need 80% of your closet to be full of classic pieces- ones that represent you at your core- the part that’s not going to change because it’s authentically you. I also believe in breaking the … Read More
Don’t Let Your Brain Get in the Way of Your Style
Have you ever opened up a fashion magazine and looked at the upcoming trends and thought, “What the what is going on here?” Sometimes it seems like there is no rhyme or reason to fashion. It can be based on a whimsy of a popular designer or a painting from the 18th century. The point … Read More
Letting Go to Make Space
Everyone has their favorite “go-to” clothes in their wardrobe. These are the clothes that you love the most – and wear the most – for a number of reasons that could include their uniqueness, how they look on you, the color / cut / style or some other similar reason. So, what happens with the … Read More