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- [Are You Free to Be?](https://solreflection.com/are-you-free-to-be/) - When people tell me they feel stuck and hate everything in their closet, I ask them to tell me how they want to FEEL in what they wear. Imagining what it would feel like to enjoy getting dressed can inform what you buy, what you wear, and how you wear it. Stuckness means you aren't
- [Wear it Like it’s Your Birthday! 🥳](https://solreflection.com/wear-it-like-its-your-birthday-🥳/) - If you hate birthdays, sub in another holiday or just trash this message. 😆 Last week I got to travel with Adam KID FREE FOR 5 DAYS to Portland & a wedding in Eugene. OMG it was divine. But this email isn’t about my 5-day-long date with my husband, it’s about what we wore. I
- [No One Says This About Me Anymore](https://solreflection.com/no-one-says-this-about-me-anymore/) - There was a time when I'd post photos of myself online, and people would often comment on the fact that I wasn't trying to make my body look more "flattering." (If you've been around for a while, you know I have a lot to say about that word.) They noticed I wasn't always standing at
- [Let’s Boycott This Word in 2024](https://solreflection.com/lets-boycott-this-word-in-2024/) - I deleted “flattering” from my vocab entirely after a great convo with another bestie. To "flatter” implies your body needs something specific to look good and even more, that your body could look bad to begin with.
- [Personal Style: What’s Your Primary Spiritual Aim?](https://solreflection.com/personal-style-whats-your-primary-spiritual-aim/) - A hard part of my job is hearing about the experiences people miss because they've been taught to be consumed by worries about their bodies and their style.
- [From a 10-year-old girl’s dream… to Italy 💚🤍❤️](https://solreflection.com/from-a-10-year-old-girls-dream-to-italy/) - Since my retreat in Italy, I’ve been sitting blissfully in a kind of quiet awe. I wrote in a post the other day (one of my faves from the trip) that I felt lucky. And I do. Not just because these women trusted me and this experience, but because of who they are. The hearts
- [This trip is going to be better than I could have imagined!](https://solreflection.com/this-trip-is-going-to-be-better-than-i-could-have-imagined/) - I'm going off-script for the next few weeks, as I lead my Style and Soul retreat in our trip to ITALY!!! 💋 💚🤍❤️
- [Stop Packing Boring Clothes for Amazing Trips](https://solreflection.com/stop-packing-boring-clothes-for-amazing-trips/) - What are the 3 pieces you're packing that truly feel like you? Looking back, do you really want to see yourself blending into the background of your adventure?
- [This is hard for me to put into words.](https://solreflection.com/this-is-hard-for-me-to-put-into-words/) - The only words I know to start with are that I love you just as you are. Please hear this and know that I mean it so very deeply. This love and knowing of your inherent worth and beauty are the driving force for everything I do in life. A new client said something to
- [🐎The Year We Stop Waiting💨](https://solreflection.com/2026-the-year-we-stop-waiting/) - Discover how the Year of the Horse symbolizes momentum, confidence, and boldness. Embrace transformative change with our Italy style retreat—spaces limited!
- [Feeling Stuck With Style? Try This Exercise 📷🌸](https://solreflection.com/feeling-stuck-with-style-try-this-exercise/) - When the season is shifting, getting dressed takes more effort and I feel how much I depend on small moments, people, and places to keep my style inspired. I want to share a simple practice to help get your creative expression flowing again! Instead of pushing through or forcing inspiration, we're going to ground into simple Marisol shares how to refresh your style during seasonal shifts with a simple daily noticing practice. Reignite creative expression and explore our Italy Style Retreat.
- [Making Space for Joy 💛](https://solreflection.com/making-space-for-joy-💛/) - How far do we have to go to truly get out of our box? Last week, a close friend reached out to a few of our girlfriends and me, asking us to send love to her 14-year-old daughter. She has hit a wall many of us know too well, the moment when you realize your Step outside your box on a luxury Italy retreat focused on style, self-expression, rest, and renewal. Reconnect with joy, beauty, and community this April.
- [When Was the Last Time You Truly Rested? 🌞💛🇮🇹](https://solreflection.com/when-was-the-last-time-you-truly-rested/) - We all know our bodies need rest. But how many of us actually give ourselves the kind of rest that restores us, not just gets us through the next thing? I’ll be the first to raise my hand and say I’m tired. Between running a business, caring for family, and trying to show up fully in the Experience deep rest and renewal on a luxury Style and Soul retreat in Italy, blending slow travel, personal style, and soulful connection.
- [🌟 ✨Your Halloween Outfits Repurposed for the Holidays  🌟 ✨](https://solreflection.com/your-halloween-outfits-repurposed-for-the-holidays/) - Remember those sparkle-forward Halloween costume ideas I shared in October?! As promised, here's how to repurpose them for the holidays. LOW fuss, HIGH sparkle! 💫❄️Your Sparkle Holiday Looks Are Here❄️💫 You’ll see how easily they transform the pieces I recommended as costumes into festive holiday outfits with just a few tweaks, like swapping accessories or adding a layer. Stylist-approved holiday outfits featuring sparkle pieces repurposed from Halloween costume ideas, styled by Marisol.
- [🎁 Three Gift Ideas From Me to You! 🎁](https://solreflection.com/🎁-three-gift-ideas-from-me-to-you-🎁/) - This time of year, every brand on the planet is yelling “Buy this! It’s on sale!” from every corner. It’s tooooo much. So I want to help you sort through that noise. I spend a lot of time sourcing pieces for clients, and over the years, I’ve built extensive brand knowledge. I know who has the best Stress-free holiday gifting with stylist-vetted picks, personalized color analysis, and expert shopping support.
- [Join me in Italy for a Style & Soul Retreat!! 🇮🇹✨](https://solreflection.com/join-me-in-italy-for-a-style-soul-retreat-🇮🇹✨/) - I have EXCITING news!!After reflecting on the ways my style methodology has transformed lives over the past decade, I’m sooooo excited to announce what’s next…This coming spring, I’m hosting an 8-Day Style & Soul Retreat in Italy! In collaboration with Life Beyond the Room, we'll explore the style of Milan, the elegance of Florence, and the serene beauty of Tuscany.Get ready for fashion, artistry, Join Madisol in Italy for an 8-day Style & Soul Retreat of fashion, art and sensorial travel so you return refreshed, inspired and reconnected to your style.
- [Celebrate 10 Years With Me  🤩🤩](https://solreflection.com/celebrate-10-years-with-me/) - Ten years ago, I took a deep breath and bet on myself. I left behind a "golden handcuff's (more like bronze)," government job as a Social Worker, trusting that I could create something rooted in connection, healing, and style. The way it has unfolded has completely delighted me, and I feel so lucky to have Celebrating 10 years of Sol Reflection—where fashion meets therapy. Discover how Marisol built a career of confidence, creativity, and connection.
- [🌌✨The Lesson You Can Take From My Decade in Style 💛✨](https://solreflection.com/the-lesson-you-can-take-from-my-decade-in-style/) - Thank you for celebrating ten incredible years of Sol Reflection with me this month! This milestone isn’t just about my journey—it’s about what’s possible for you through style. When I started this business, I had no roadmap—just a hope, a prayer, and a belief that helping people express who they are through style could change Celebrate 10 years of Sol Reflection and discover how small style shifts build confidence, authenticity, and transformation.
- [💫10 Years of Style, Trends, and Truth💫 👗](https://solreflection.com/10-years-of-style-trends-and-truth/) - Hi Marisol, We’re back with Part Two of my 10-Year Anniversary Series—a celebration of Sol Reflection, the incredible clients I’ve met, and the lessons learned along the way. Last week, I shared how this journey began: a hope, a leap, and a belief that getting dressed could truly change lives. If you missed that, you can read my Celebrate 10 years of Sol Reflection with Marisol, the Fashion Therapist—blending psychology and style to inspire confident self-expression.
- [💃 I'm so Proud of This—A Visual Story, 10 Years in the Making 💥💛](https://solreflection.com/im-so-proud-of-this-a-visual-story-10-years-in-the-making/) - Thank you for all of the love and support over the past ten years! As a solo entrepreneur, I’ve had the privilege of serving clients around the world through my unique therapeutic approach to style. These years have been filled with the delight of elevating and enhancing wardrobes, helping people grow their brands, expanding my team, Celebrating 10 years of Sol Reflection—empowering clients worldwide through therapeutic fashion, confidence, and authentic personal style.
- [The End of Throwaway Halloween Costumes: Sparkle-Ready Costume Ideas You’ll Rewear](https://solreflection.com/the-end-of-throwaway-halloween-costumes-sparkle-ready-costume-ideas-youll-rewear/) - Discover 9 chic, rewearable Halloween looks from Fashion Therapist Marisol. Sustainable style ideas that shine through the holidays.
- [🍂 Are You Still Hanging on to Last Year’s Fall?](https://solreflection.com/🍂-are-you-still-hanging-on-to-last-years-fall/) - Personal stylist, Marisol Colette, shares about her love of summer and how this is a perfect time of year for her free closet inventory challenge!
- [Don't Let This Keep You From Showing Up Fully!](https://solreflection.com/dont-let-this-keep-you-from-showing-up-fully/) - Personal stylist, Marisol Collette, talks about a recent experience with one of her clients and how they were able to rebuild her wardrobe and help her show up!
- [Are You Rocking the Zoom Mullet?](https://solreflection.com/are-you-rocking-the-zoom-mullet/) - In 2020, our society went from elevated outfits for the office with our co-workers to working from home offices wearing an“okay” top and sweatpants. For many of us, working from home came with obvious perks: flexibility, no morning commute, and comfort. But somewhere along the way, as our outfits began to fade into the background,
- [Reflections from Portugal (and a woman I called “hot mom”)](https://solreflection.com/reflections-from-portugal-and-a-woman-i-called-hot-mom/) - I'm back from sabbatical and reflecting on everything Portugal gave us: the warmest sun, explosions of color, a new, tiny bathing suit for each one of us, fully unplugged time with Adam and Neo, and a slower, simpler pace of life that settled my nervous system (almost) all the way down - I mean, for
- [This Wasn’t the Sabbatical I Planned—It Was Better](https://solreflection.com/this-wasnt-the-sabbatical-i-planned-it-was-better/) - A sabbatical in Portugal, a nude beach, and a solo trip to Bimba Y Lola—Marisol Collette shares what rest, style, and slowing down really taught her.
- [From Mantras to Swimsuits: How to Build Body Confidence This Summer](https://solreflection.com/summer-style-starts-with-confidence-mantras-swimsuits-self-love/) - Your body is already enough. Feel confident this summer with mantras, mindset shifts, and style tips from Fashion Therapist Marisol Collette.
- [41 & Full of Gratitude: Birthday Reflections, Miracles, and a Gift Request](https://solreflection.com/this-is-how-im-celebrating-my-birthday-my-ask/) - Turning 41 today and reflecting on all I'm grateful for including this amazing community and being able to help so many doing what I love as a personal stylist!
- [This Is The One Response I've Been Using, And You Might Want to Too](https://solreflection.com/this-was-my-honest-response-to-a-comment/) - You look good whatever size you are and as a fashion therapist, I am here to tell you that you can look and feel good in your clothes no matter your weight!
- [How To Take Charge of Your Wardrobe Before You Lose the 5 Pounds](https://solreflection.com/wait-until-you-lose-5-pounds-to-start-dressing-your-best/) - Isn't everyone just waiting to lose 5 pounds? As a personal stylist, I work help women look and feel good in clothes just as they are.
- [Show Up in New and Notable Ways](https://solreflection.com/show-up-in-new-and-notable-ways/) - Let’s get one thing straight—your personal style is so much more than just your clothes
- [New Year, MORE You - What to Do When Style Goals Fade](https://solreflection.com/what-to-do-when-style-goals-fade/) - Happy New Year! As a personal stylist, I help people with their style goals year round. I'm sharing how to keep momentum when your personal style goals fade!
- [How to Set Your Style & Soul on Fire!](https://solreflection.com/how-to-set-your-personal-style-and-soul-on-fire/) - When your style aligns with your personal style and soul, you look and feel good, too. It’s about feeling aligned with who you are, from the inside out.
- [How to Make Holiday Photo Poses Flawless Every Time!](https://solreflection.com/make-holiday-photo-poses-flawless/) - It's the time of year where photos are taken everywhere! Fashion therapist Marisol Colette shares the tips for poses she recommends to look and feel your best!
- [What You Need to Build Your Dream Wardrobe in 2025!](https://solreflection.com/what-you-need-to-build-your-dream-wardrobe/) - It's a new year and time to set your intentions and dreams! If that includes your personal style and wardrobe, this personal stylist is here to help!
- [Dress for the Life You Love](https://solreflection.com/dress-for-the-life-you-love/) - From getting updated photos to updating your wardrobe, learn from Asheville NC personal stylist Marisol Colette how to dress for a life you love.
- [How to Change Your Life by Simply Getting Dressed](https://solreflection.com/change-your-life-by-getting-dressed/) - What happens when you show up fully dressed and authentically yourself? Learn from a personal stylist how simply getting dressed can change everything!
- [Stop Asking If You're Too Old & Focus On This Instead!](https://solreflection.com/stop-asking-if-youre-too-old/) - When it comes to our own personal style, we each get to make our own, unique, personal rules. Read the answer to the question, “Am I too old to wear this?”
- [How Coming Together as a Community is Crucial Now](https://solreflection.com/coming-together-as-a-community/) - Our beloved hometown of Asheville was hit hard by Hurricane Helene and we are counting our blessings and helping as we can. Starting to take on clients again.
- [Simple Styles that Will Push You Right into Autumn!](https://solreflection.com/simple-styles-push-you-right-into-autumn/) - As an Asheville-based personal stylist, I love Autumn and all the styles it brings. Here are some of my favorites in my recent Autumn style look book.
- [These Unique Monochromatic Styles Will Go A Long Way!](https://solreflection.com/unique-monochromatic-styles-will-go-a-long-way/) - Monochrome looks are versatile, timeless, and effortlessly chic. Your friendly personal stylist here sharing her FREE Monochromatic Look book.
- [This is Something You Absolutely Can and Should Do!](https://solreflection.com/something-you-can-absolutely-do/) - One of my personal stylist clients interviewed me from my Asheville office. The lesson learned was you do an wear whatever makes you feel like your best self!
- [What You Need to Navigate the Holidays in Style!](https://solreflection.com/navigate-the-holidays-in-style/) - As a personal stylist, I've helped many navigate the holidays. Here's how to show off your personal style with items you already have in your wardrobe.
- [Here's How to Change Your Life With Affirmations](https://solreflection.com/change-your-life-with-affirmations/) - Affirmations are more than just cliche mirror talk, especially when it comes to personal style and wardrobe. You can use affirmations to transform your closet.
- [How My High School Best Friend Changed My Life!](https://solreflection.com/how-my-high-school-best-friend-changed-my-life/) - On the day she was born, I reflect on how my late high-school best friend changed my life. As a fashion therapist, I love being able to change others' lives.
- [Trends: How to Stay True to You & Build Community!](https://solreflection.com/can-trends-build-communities/) - Have there been trends that have helped you build or become part of a community? As a personal stylist, I'm all for a trend that matches your style!
- [Spring Is the Perfect Time for a Wardrobe Cleaning!](https://solreflection.com/spring-cleaing-your-wardrobe/) - Do you need help navigating this spring cleaning? It might be the perfect time to start Marisol Colette's FREE Self-Guided Closet Inventory. Get your guide now.
- [The 80/20 Rule](https://solreflection.com/the-80-20-rule/) - The 80/20 rule one of the most important tools I have for keeping your closet fresh and never out of style: 80% classic, 20% fun, trendy, fluff.
- [Stop Lurking in Their Window](https://solreflection.com/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 At least once a week people tell me their views and opinions on other people’s style choices.
- [How Do You FEEL in Your Outfit?](https://solreflection.com/how-do-you-feel-in-your-outfit/) - Discover how dressing with confidence elevates your presence, connects you authentically with others, and unlocks limitless possibilities in your life.
- [Your Late Summer Looks Are Here!](https://solreflection.com/your-late-summer-looks-are-here/) - Don’t get dragged down by the heat and let your wardrobe get sweaty and stale. Check out the looks I created for you to end the summer with a stylish bang!
- [This Trend You’ll Want to Wear...Or Not...](https://solreflection.com/this-trend-youll-want-to-wear-or-not/) - Play in the space of trends, or not. Use clothes to connect to your ancestors, past parts of yourself, and generally to bring us closer to one another.
- [Your Butt is Cute Too! ????](https://solreflection.com/your-butt-is-cute-too-🍑/) - I just poured over the photos from my 40th birthday party and OMG there are some beautiful butts! Check out the video here (Instagram) or here (Facebook) ????????????. And, please, if you read anything else here, make it the testimonial at the bottom. This email isn't really about butts. But(t) butts are fun and a
- [You Have Two Options](https://solreflection.com/you-have-two-options/) - Too many people fear their bodies. The word “FEAR” can be an acronym for either: Face. Everything. And. Recover or F*&%. Everything. And. Run Your responses to why people unsubscribed during my summer bathing suit deal was overwhelmingly: The thought of finding, or worse, wearing a bathing suit causes such deep distress that some
- [How Am I Doing?](https://solreflection.com/how-am-i-doing/) - Recently I turned 40 (more about my slip n’ slide party next time ????????????) and I’ve been taking an inventory of my life & business this year. Before I share a few highlights from each category, I have a birthday favor to ask. Will you tell me how I’m doing? I’m not taking anything personally,
- [PLEASE DON’T BUY THIS!!](https://solreflection.com/please-dont-buy-this/) - If you fall into one of the below categories, don’t worry, I have something at the end of this email that will help immensely. That said, please please please do not buy the following bathing suits for the following reasons: Black solely because you think it’s slimming. A one-piece because you or someone else doesn’t
- [The Only Thing That Could Make This Day Worse](https://solreflection.com/the-only-thing-that-could-make-this-day-worse/) - Psst...I dropped something special for you at the end of this blog (hot tip: read till the end) "The only thing that could make this day worse is if I had to go try on bathing suits." - Stacey M., Photoshoot + Seasonal Wardrobe Client Have you ever thought that? I have. Now, imagine this:
- [You Are NOT Alone](https://solreflection.com/you-are-not-alone/) - “I am here with youuuuu. Though we’re far apart, you’re always in my hearttttt.” Michael Jackson - one of his more melodramatic songs (I love me some artsy drama) But that’s really what I came to say. That I’m here. I’m here for your questions, style concerns, and celebrations. I’m here for all the
- [How to Pack for Vacation](https://solreflection.com/how-to-pack-for-vacation/) - Travel packing can be overwhelming, so let me get to it. If these tips don’t eliminate your stress, hire me to pack for you. PACKING TIPS: Know where you’re going and think about how you want to want to feel while there. Be inspired by the culture of the location, national or international. At least
- [I Can’t Quit This Color](https://solreflection.com/i-cant-quit-this-color/) - I can’t quit bright pink, but I don’t know if I want to. I love PINK and it represents my fun, bubbly personality. It reminds me of art school with dyed hair and being called cute and spritely. I mean....that high school photo 😄. I’m turning 40 this year. There’s a settling and wisdom rolling
- [It’s Not All About You](https://solreflection.com/its-not-all-about-you/) - My client invested in herself through her work with me, but she’s not the only one benefiting. If you believe life would be richer when anyone who had something great to share felt confident enough in their skin to share it, find a personal style that truly reflects who you are. Because when you look
- [That Photo of You Sucks](https://solreflection.com/that-photo-of-you-sucks/) - Why would I say that to you?? Turns out, I didn’t. YOU said it to you. And you do it alot. You seee a photo and pick yourself apart, limb by limb. This is objectification - something I know you don’t want to be accused of. It’s also a load of crap. Whether you like
- [You Need to Hear This](https://solreflection.com/you-need-to-hear-this/) - Y’all loved the Marianne Williamson quote in my last newsletter (it's copied again at the bottom), and here’s another one I’ve got lots of feelings about. “Humility is all well and good until it gets in the way of our generosity. You are the Light of the world. Go forth, enjoy, and let your light
- [Are You Afraid of This Too?](https://solreflection.com/are-you-afraid-of-this-too/) - “Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?” -Marianne Williamson Here’s my best guess of why we’re afraid of our light. Belonging. People
- [You Basically Have to Love Yourself](https://solreflection.com/you-basically-have-to-love-yourself/) - I got this response to a recent newsletter: “I LOVE water, so I must love 50-70% of myself” The rest is earth, air, and space - love all of those too so that makes 100% in love.” YES. That’s a mic drop moment so I kind of want to stop here and let you
- [Watch Out for Black Friday](https://solreflection.com/watch-out-for-black-friday/) - Before you enter the worldwide Black Friday web, I want to tell you that the most common experience my clients have is to buy clothes just because they're on sale. Sale-only-buying is a practice of undervaluing yourself, often leading you to buy things you don't truly love. Although it feels like a cost-saving plan, it's
- [If You Don’t Already Know This About Me](https://solreflection.com/if-you-dont-already-know-this-about-me/) - Unless you follow me on Instagram and Facebook, you probably wouldn’t guess how stressful Halloween is. You assume because I’m creative when it comes to dressing, that I’m creative when it comes to costumes. DEF NOT. I call one friend every year to tell me what to be. I then stress about it for months
- [God’s Blowout](https://solreflection.com/gods-blowout/) - Driving down a 2-lane highway in rural Tennessee, I saw a woman in her mid-50s, top down on her 1979 Pontiac Firebird, with a teased-out blonde perm blowing in the wind. Blowing through tangle and product, her hair was living its best life. We named it, “God’s Blowout,” since it was styled by the wind
- [I’m F.I.N.E.](https://solreflection.com/im-f-i-n-e/) - Chloe Jimenez Peters: Client I styled in Majorca, Spain Have you heard the acronym, “F.I.N.E.?” It stands for F*&%ed up, Insecure, Needy, & Emotional 😅. How often do you say the words, “I’m fine,” knowing that you’re really “just okay?” And then how often do you feel like your outfit is “just fine?” - and
- [What is Rizz???](https://solreflection.com/what-is-rizz/) - The other day a client told me I had “Rizz.” Ok, that sounds cool, but what the heck is “Rizz??” She said it’s cool-kid-short-hand for “Charisma.” I’LL TAKE IT! I like to look up definitions in the dictionary because it illuminates something deeper about a word. Cha·ris·ma /kəˈrizmə/ noun 1. compelling attractiveness or charm that
- [What’s More Important?](https://solreflection.com/whats-more-important/) - The first thing clients tell me is that they want to look and feel like themselves. They’re worried styling means telling them what to wear, leaving them feeling like someone they’re not. WELL, Y’ALL ARE IN LUCK because my job is to align your style to your soul. Personality first; style second. When you get
- [What’s Your Closet Missing?](https://solreflection.com/whats-your-closet-missing/) - Do you have the feeling your closet is missing something but you don’t know what? I hear this all the time. It’s confusing. Seeing your closet day in and out fogs your lens of what to ditch, what to keep, and where the gaps are. My client Katie talks about how this changed with
- [It’s in Your Closet!](https://solreflection.com/its-in-your-closet/) - A couple of days after a big shopping trip with me, a client Marco Polo’d (a tool I use to stay regularly connected with my 1:1 clients) to tell me she chose a “bottom of the barrel” dress to wear that morning. She showed me an old dress that fit just okay and felt like
- [I DON’T WANT TO LOOK CUTE](https://solreflection.com/i-dont-want-to-look-cute/) - Last week a client said to me: “I don’t want to look cute, I want to feel cute.” I COULD NOT HAVE SAID IT BETTER MYSELF. How we look is major, but how we feel in what we wear is the most important part of getting dressed. Focusing on how we feel vs. how we
- [What Water and Style Have in Common 💦](https://solreflection.com/what-water-and-style-have-in-common-💦/) - What we wear impacts how we feel. That means what we wear becomes a part of us. I’m sure you know this, but our bodies are primarily made up of water (overall, it’s between 50-70%, and our brains are 95%!). Water is deeply influenced by its surroundings. If you’ve not heard of Dr. Masaru Emoto’s
- [I Couldn’t Help It ☺️](https://solreflection.com/i-couldnt-help-it-☺️/) - YOU GOT TO LOVE YOURSELF! I told you couldn’t help it 😘. First, I want to clarify something. Self-love is an overused term that includes shit that’s goofy, unsustainable, and full of privilege. Then what does it look like to find love for yourself? It’s an intimate process that you’ve got to do alone. You
- [What Are Your 3 Words?](https://solreflection.com/what-are-your-3-words/) - In order to help my clients define and refine their personal styles, I ask them for 3 words to describe themselves. Below are answers I’ve received over the years: Bold, Sensible, Leader Creative, Authentic, Funky Saucy, Empathetic, Powerful Ambitious, Snarky, Nerdy Loyal, Scattered, Loving Anxious, Unsure, Overwhelmed Original, Cheerful Wisdom, Sincere Why do these 3
- [“The Dreaded Chair”](https://solreflection.com/the-dreaded-chair/) - You know the one. The one that holds yesterday and the day-before (and the day-before’s) clothes. The clothes that are too dirty for the closet, but too clean for the laundry. That’s “The Dreaded Chair.” The clothes on “The Dreaded Chair” are an eye sore, but they often feel easy to pick. The problem is,
- [I have to keep going](https://solreflection.com/i-have-to-keep-going/) - I have to do it. I have to keep bragging on my clients. OMG, Debra Heim. Debra is a former Registered Nurse turned Alternative Hair Consultant. She opened her Wig Boutique after a long quest to find quality alternative hair in a time of deep personal need. She doesn’t believe in ill-fitting, overpriced generic wigs and helps her clients
- [Yvette Said it Best <3](https://solreflection.com/yvette-said-it-best/) - I’m beyond honored to work with babes around the U.S. and internationally. Beautiful babes like Yvette here. Whether it’s 1:1 styling offering a complete wardrobe overhaul, including personal shopping, or styling for significant events like Branding & Marketing Photoshoots or Ted Talks, I receive feedback like Yvette’s almost every time. And she said it best.
- [My Three Favorite Things](https://solreflection.com/my-three-favorite-things/) - I love Clothing Swaps and here's why: COMMUNITY - We need it now more than ever ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - yay sustainable fashion BREAKING HABITS - this is a low-risk opportunity to try clothes you haven’t been willing to spend money on. Get ‘em. Try ‘em out. Fall in love with new styles! On that note,
- [Dance Like You’re Naked](https://solreflection.com/dance-like-youre-naked/) - Ok, forget the naked part. That was just to get you to read my blog 😃. I went dancing with a friend a few weeks ago. I was OBSESSED with the outfits! It was the most unapologetically dressed crew I’ve seen in a while. Even though the party had a theme - "80’s & 90’s"
- [I Couldn’t Help It!](https://solreflection.com/i-couldnt-help-it/) - It’s February 14th. YOU GOTTTTT TO LOVE YOURSELF! I told you I couldn’t help it 😘. But to clarify - self-love is an overused term that includes shit that’s goofy, unsustainable and full of privilege. So what does it look like to really find love for yourself? It’s a private, intimate process and you gotta
- [But at What Cost?](https://solreflection.com/but-at-what-cost/) - I enrolled two new clients into my 3-month 1:1 Fashion Therapy Program last week, one in Greenville, SC and one in NYC. Both clients asked for something very specific: “I neeeed quality clothes.” One babe got a promotion (woohoo!) and is ready to step into her new position in style. The other recently pivoted in
- [Do Clothes Affect Your Brain?](https://solreflection.com/do-clothes-affect-your-brain/) - I came across this cool NPR + Elle Magazine study (5 minute video) about how clothes and fashion affect your brain. I’ve always known that clothes affect how you think and feel about yourself, yet I talk with people weekly who believe clothes are superficial and treat them as an afterthought. The way I see
- [You ARE Beautiful, I Promise](https://solreflection.com/you-are-beautiful-i-promise/) - My favorite sticker comes from a Chicago-based company you-are-beautiful.com whose mission is to “be a positive force and transmit a simple idea: Everyone deserves to feel good with who they are.” I give these stickers as gifts and have stuck it on my laptop right over the computer’s brand logo because it’s a powerful message
- [I Give You Permission To…](https://solreflection.com/i-give-you-permission-to/) - I give you permission to… WEAR WHAT YOU WANT. Last week I talked about giving my clients permission to wear what they want, when they want, no exceptions. The rules you’re following are NOT yours. I promise. You THINK you’re making the rules because they support likes and dislikes you have about your body. Or
- [Dopamine Dressing](https://solreflection.com/dopamine-dressing/) - “If we're able to see ourselves in a way that creates a positive emotion, perhaps we will engage less in negative thinking about ourselves and feel less need to compare ourselves to others.” — JENNIFER PFEUFFER, PSYD It’s no surprise that a lot of people are having a hard time knowing what to wear in
- [It Feels Good to Get Out!](https://solreflection.com/it-feels-good-to-get-out/) - I took TWO trips this spring! One to Miami with a bestie and one to a BIG family wedding which turned out to be the Met Gala of weddings. Between considering it our public service, being pregnant and having a baby under one, we'd been super conservative with our exposure during the pandemic. But now,
- [Can You Live Up to the Hype?](https://solreflection.com/can-you-live-up-to-the-hype/) - Almost everywhere I go people expect me to look fun and stylish because of things they’ve seen me wear before and because of my job. But that kind of pressure could be just that…stress and pressure. Pressure to look good all the time and pressure to keep one-upping myself with what I wear. So how
- [What to Wear When You Have COVID??!!](https://solreflection.com/what-to-wear-when-you-have-covid/) - Last week my family had COVID. We got lucky cause the baby was asymptomatic and Adam & I had mild symptoms. YAY easy antibodies! Being in charge of an asymptomatic but COVID-positive baby while also trying to work meant Adam and I had very little time to think about what to wear. There are two
- [You Have to Test Drive It!](https://solreflection.com/you-have-to-test-drive-it/) - YIKES! You know that feeling when you think your outfit’s gunna be great, but you arrive to your destination feeling TERRIBLE?! Here's some reasons why your outfit flopped: You last minute realize you don't have shoes to match It’s too tight after lunch (more on this another time) It sags & bags before you even
- [Set an Intention NOT a Resolution](https://solreflection.com/set-an-intention-not-a-resolution/) - What would it look like, or better yet feel like if you set a personal style New Year intention rather than a resolution? An intention could be as simple as “I want to enjoy getting dressed this year.” It’s relaxed and it's fluid. So then what’s the difference? The dictionary definition of resolution is “a
- [I Wish I Could Have You Forever](https://solreflection.com/i-wish-i-could-have-you-forever/) - “I Wish I Could Have You Forever.” A client said this to me last week as we are approaching the halfway mark of her 3-month 1:1 Fashion Therapy program. Whoa, I thought. What a compliment. The good news is, she CAN have me forever! Well, as long as we both value having a personal style
- [I Have No Style Anymore](https://solreflection.com/i-have-no-style-anymore/) - Well, it’s only partially true that I no longer have a style. I’m writing to you from my sick bed (I’m like a level 10 Housewives of NJ drama right now). But really, this has been a shit week. We have the flu. My dear Mother-in-Law passed away last week after a 25 year health
- [Aging in Style](https://solreflection.com/aging-in-style/) - Listening to Glennon Doyle’s We Can Do Hard Things with Ashton Applewhite, I was struck by her comment about why the best is yet to come - “We grow more different from each other as we age.” She was talking about our unique differences. Our shapes, lines and colors and what a gift it is
- [Clothes Are Just Fabric](https://solreflection.com/clothes-are-just-fabric/) - A friend of mine shared a quote from content creator, Dominique Gabriel, who said “Clothes do not have a gender. They are not male or female. They’re just fabric.” PHEW, FINALLY people are talking about this. I'm ready to throw out the boxes telling us what to wear and not wear and when we're "allowed"
- [Want to Hang Out in the New Year!? 🎉](https://solreflection.com/want-to-hang-out-in-the-new-year-🎉/) - I am excited to share that I am working with NINE amazing women from all over the world on upcoming branding photoshoots through Jordan Duvall’s Magnetic Brand Program 📸. This program happens a few times a year and we’re getting ready to begin working with our THIRD cohort of 2022. I’m also honored to say
- [Are You Getting Support?](https://solreflection.com/are-you-getting-support/) - I was recently featured in ADORAtherapy’s “People We Adore” blog. I LOVE this company and the woman who started it. I recommend you check them out and get some fall goodies. I’m telling you this not only so you’ll read the article to get to know me better or so that you’ll support ADORAtherapy’s founder
- [Do You Think You’re a 10?](https://solreflection.com/do-you-think-youre-a-10/) - I posted a video chalk full of images from a photoshoot I did in Chicago with photographer Rose Kaz. The video used the words “are you valuing yourself at a 10?” I want to clarify that our value is NOT based on a number, social ranking or cost of our clothes. It’s simply not numerical.
- [We Can’t Call Today a Problem](https://solreflection.com/we-cant-call-today-a-problem/) - Last week during a Style Consultation call with a new Fashion Therapy client, she said the words “We can’t ever call today a problem.” WOW. Think about that. NEVER EVER can we call TODAY a problem. What a beautiful outlook on life. This statement was in reference to being happy with and settled in her
- [You Should Only Buy Clothes IF…](https://solreflection.com/you-should-only-buy-clothes-if/) - It is said you should only buy something if you can commit to wearing it 30 times. I’m dying to know your thoughts on this!! My brain goes to: What about special events like reunions and weddings 🥂 What about my 80/20 rule?? Some things aren’t intended to last forever! Holidays Milestone birthdays 🎉 Halloween
- [Do You Remember This?](https://solreflection.com/do-you-remember-this/) - Do you remember in 2018 when I hosted a City-Wide Clothing Swap in my hometown of Asheville? It was a fundraising event, it was a blast and GUESS WHAT?? It’s happening again! This time I’m not the host but am supporting a woman named Lexi who reached out to me with an amazing vision for
- [What Are You Wearing Tomorrow?](https://solreflection.com/what-are-you-wearing-tomorrow/) - I style clients around the world for business branding photoshoots. I help them align their style to the soul of their business. My clients have heart-led businesses and we make sure this comes through clearly in what they wear. Through these styling sessions, my clients: Physically connect more deeply to their business’ mission, vision and
- [Are You Mad Yet?](https://solreflection.com/are-you-mad-yet/) - Mirror Mirror on the Wall. A friend told me a short story told to her by a Cherokee Elder Woman that goes like this: “Of the 7 evil gifts from the white man, one was the mirror. Because then we sit in isolation evaluating ourselves instead of seeing our beauty reflected by our sisters.” During
- [What’s YOUR Birthday ‘Fit?](https://solreflection.com/whats-your-birthday-fit/) - I need to brag on my clients for a minute. Many of you all come to me with a little bit of self-doubt and a lot-a-bit of style! You may not be sure about your style, but let's give a little credit for some of the cool stuff you own! And however you come, love
- [Tell Me How You REALLY Feel](https://solreflection.com/tell-me-how-you-really-feel/) - Y’all, I freaking LOVE waking up to emails from you about my newsletters & other free content. This was one of my recent faves (with my reactions inserted in parenthesis): Hi there!! I love your newsletter and online content!! (I’m so glad!!) I was listening to this We Can Do Hard Things (Glennon Doyle she’s
- [Dressing by Default](https://solreflection.com/dressing-by-default/) - I had an AMAZING conversation with a prospective client last week. She articulated EXACTLY what she wanted to get out of our time together. As she was talking, I thought this is what I want for ALL my clients, always. And I made a little video out of it. This is what my prospective client
- [You Can Do it Too!](https://solreflection.com/you-can-do-it-too/) - Last week I was featured on Patrick Casale’s podcast, “All Things Private Practice” where he interviewed me about leaving my cushy but terribly confining government job to start my own business as The Fashion Therapist. Hint: It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it. You will want to listen to this podcast if: You're dying
- [I Had a Touch of Cancer](https://solreflection.com/i-had-a-touch-of-cancer/) - I did. I had a little touch of cancer. And I say “a little touch,” because I know how cancer goes for some people and it didn’t go that way for me. Of course it was awful in many ways. I received the diagnosis 2 weeks after quitting a cushy federal government job with great
- [Did You Get It?!](https://solreflection.com/did-you-get-it/) - Look at all you lovely humans who sent selfies of yourselves feeling amazing in your clothes :). Not only do you look great, it’s clear you FEEL great too! And that is inspiring! I’m curious if you had a chance to check out my Conscious Clothing Catalog. It’s full of brands you can feel good
- [3, 2, 1 LOVE!](https://solreflection.com/3-2-1-love/) - First of all, I hope you had a sweet Valentine’s Day and that you felt some kinda love, especially the kind where you love YOURSELF! In the seasonal Facebook Groups I run, members show themselves love by posting selfies in outfits they feel good in. It’s been a few months since I ran one of
- [You Asked For It!](https://solreflection.com/you-asked-for-it/) - I’ve been asked for a guide of ethical & sustainable clothing companies, so I made one! My intern did some brand research to create the chart below showing their ratings for sustainability (impact on the environment), ethics (human rights and product sourcing), size inclusivity, options based on gender expression and overall cost. Since then, I
- [Can I Get Your Help?](https://solreflection.com/can-i-get-your-help/) - Hey loves! Can you take 3-5 minutes to fill out this survey about my newsletters & services? I’ve made it super short so it should only take you 5 minutes, max! THANK YOUUU!!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ToVFwzMmedFIR7R9cgOrGqibN-iwqjHe7eQMp0pkjbg/edit
- [Totally Disappointed](https://solreflection.com/totally-disappointed/) - At the risk of sounding out of touch, I need to air my grievances for a minute. I’m not sure everyone would consider being a first time mama during a pandemic “good,” but I don’t know anything else, and what I DO know is that I have many blessings in my life. That said, here’s
- [What is Fashion Therapy](https://solreflection.com/what-is-fashion-therapy/) - For those new to my blog here’s a little more about my work as The Fashion Therapist in both written and in video form! I’m a Personal Stylist and Psychotherapist. I married my expertise in fashion and personal identity with my 15-year-long career working and teaching in the field of trauma healing. I engage you
- [The Gift of Style](https://solreflection.com/the-gift-of-style/) - Gift giving can be tricky. Finding the perfect hat or scarf, knowing exactly what someone wants or needs and even getting to the store can be time-sucking and crazy-making. But giving the gift of style - now that’s a perfect idea!* This week only, a 75-minute style consultation that includes access to a Virtual Closet
- [The Answer to Your Big Question](https://solreflection.com/the-answer-to-your-big-question/) - A while back I received a great question from you all and I made a video to answer it! The question was: “I’ve got a ton of clothes, but I wear the same thing every day. Any suggestions??” Check out my video below 👇🏼 for a simple step-by-step process to incorporate pieces from your wardrobe
- [OH MY GOODNESS!](https://solreflection.com/oh-my-goodness/) - I am beaming with gratitude for each and every one of you. As you showed up in support of yourselves and your personal style, you in turn, supported me and my business. Because of your support, my passions for inspiring you and styling you are that much more ignited! And of course, you are also
- [How NOT to set a NY's Style Intention](https://solreflection.com/how-not-to-set-a-nys-style-intention/) - So, did you set an intention for your style this year? Because I recommend it, but I also don’t. Here’s what I mean. I DON’T recommend intentions like, "I’m going to lose 50lbs and then start wearing the clothes I want to wear," or "I’m not going to wear ANY black for all of 2022."
- [YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO READ THIS](https://solreflection.com/you-absolutely-have-to-read-this/) - Y’alllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll. Our society is OBSESSED with unattainable beauty standards. And because of filters, edits and angles, we’ve convinced ourselves there're a million people walking around casually meeting these standards, while the rest of us struggle to put together an outfit we even moderately like. I get it, we’re feeling defeated and left out. But you
- [Were You Called One of These Names?](https://solreflection.com/were-you-called-one-of-these-names/) - What if instead of being: BOSSY: Maybe you were meant to lead. WEIRD: Maybe you’re an artist. UGLY: Maybe your brand of beauty is intimidating to others. FAT: (I hate that this is even considered an insult - STOP WITH THAT) Maybe you’re actually human-sized, like the way God intended you to be. Like even
- [What to Do When There’s Nothing to Wear](https://solreflection.com/what-to-do-when-theres-nothing-to-wear/) - We all get burnt out. We get tired and overwhelmed and overworked and that makes accessing our creativity DIFFICULT. And a lot of what it takes to get dressed is getting creative with the clothes in our closets. So then what do we do?? Wait for it….it’s a good one. Some of you as you’re
- [What Would it Be Like to Own the PERFECT Outfit?](https://solreflection.com/what-would-it-be-like-to-own-the-perfect-outfit/) - I like to play a game where I ask my clients & social media followers the below question and then I find them an answer to the question! “If you could imagine, buy or create your perfect piece of clothing, what would it be!?” People reply with some amazing requests. Sometimes it’s an easy find
- [Save Your Style Without Spending a Dime](https://solreflection.com/save-your-style-without-spending-a-dime/) - Going through your closet and taking an inventory of what you have, what you love, what you have too much of and what you need more of will literally change the way you get dressed every morning AND how you shop from here on out. Don’t believe me? GIVE IT A TRY! Or, maybe you've
- [Don’t Shop Now!](https://solreflection.com/dont-shop-now/) - Of course you can shop whenever you want, but to get the biggest bang for your buck, you should be shopping “out of season.” ​​It’s exciting to see new styles, colors and patterns in store windows. And if you need to follow that flow, get a few fall pieces to help usher in the change
- [The #1 Reason Getting Dressed is Hard](https://solreflection.com/the-1-reason-getting-dressed-is-hard/) - Want to know the #1 reason it’s so hard to dress yourself?* 👄 PEOPLE PLEASING. How many times have you put on an outfit that you really wanted to wear and thought, "Ughh, I look _____." Now, whatever word you just inserted there, where do you think that came from? What I’m 100% sure
- [A Budget for the Wardrobe of Your Dreams](https://solreflection.com/a-budget-for-the-wardrobe-of-your-dreams/) - My business is designed to help you discover the wardrobe of your dreams. This is not a "what to wear," or "what not to wear," kind of experience. In fact, I think it’s damn near RUDE to tell someone what they ought to be wearing based on their: Size Looks Gender Career Relationships In working
- [STOP DOING THIS!!](https://solreflection.com/stop-doing-this/) - I realllllllly want you to stop doing this. I want you to stop editing your outfits, which in turn, is editing YOU. Editing your outfit looks like putting on something you love only to have the following thoughts: But is it appropriate? Does this flatter me? Can you see my cellulite? I should
- [A Father’s Request](https://solreflection.com/a-fathers-request/) - This blog was written by my spouse, Adam Colette. I just adore him. Folks give you plenty of advice when you're about to have your first child, which is generally cool with me. But I have been blown away by the percentage of that advice that's centered in an idea of "warning" you of what's
- [Style Is Knowing Who You Are By Lorrie Thomas Ross](https://solreflection.com/style-is-knowing-who-you-are-by-lorrie-thomas-ross/) - “Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.” -Orson Welles _______________________________________________________________ I’ve always had an interest in personal style, even as a little girl. I find the way people present themselves with clothing, marketing, and messaging fascinating. From my teen years working at J.C. Penney to my
- [Your Guide to Sustainable Fashion](https://solreflection.com/your-guide-to-sustainable-fashion/) - Learn the hard facts as well as ways to use your voice and your actions to preserve our precious environment through what you wear. 
- [Men’s Style and Why it Matters](https://solreflection.com/mens-style-and-why-it-matters/) - Men, y’all have personal style too. So then why’s it so hard to find something that makes you feel both confident and stylish?
- [You’re So Vain](https://solreflection.com/youre-so-vain/) - Last week, I had a conversation with girlfriends about whether or not we’d ever get cosmetic surgery. It was incredible because we got to talk openly about our fantasies related to things we would change or augment about our physical appearance. It was a FREEING, to say the least. No shame. No judgement (of self or others).
- [The Most Dangerous Phrase In Style: It’s the Way We’ve Always Done It](https://solreflection.com/the-most-dangerous-phrase-in-style-its-the-way-weve-always-done-it/) - During my first career as a Social Worker at the VA Medical Center, I was told a joke about how our system was so old a dinosaur ran it. The policies and practices were outdated, leaving employees saying dangerous things like, “I don’t know why...it’s just the way we’ve always done it.” As a creative
- [DENIAL](https://solreflection.com/denial/) - These are my very favorite denim shorts, converted from Lucky Brand jeans after years of wear. They have ZERO STRETCH and that’s how I like my cut-offs (stretchy shorts stick to your thighs and my gams need room to move!). Some years they’d fit just right and some years they hung off my hips. But
- [How to Conduct a Successful Closet Inventory](https://solreflection.com/how-to-conduct-a-successful-closet-inventory-2/) - One of my favorite ways to work with clients is through a “Closet Transformation” where I take their closet from a place of lost items, favorite pieces that go unworn and one-too-many black shirts, to a useful, organized closet full of fun, innovative outfits, without having to spend a dime. But until you’re ready to
- [It’s a Universal Language](https://solreflection.com/its-a-universal-language/) - Isn’t it wonderful when you speak, think or do something and everything around you seems to just “get it?”
- [Finding a Theme and Creating a Look](https://solreflection.com/finding-a-theme-and-creating-a-look/) - You may be wondering how I came up with this outfit or from where the inspiration arrived.
- [Let Nature Be Your Guide](https://solreflection.com/let-nature-be-your-guide/) - Over the past few weeks I have felt called to sit outside watching the simplicity of the leaves, listening to the songs of the birds and breathing in the crisp mountain air.
- [Ashleisure](https://solreflection.com/ashleisure/) - The new year started with a bang as a bomb cyclone and a rash of cold & flu rolled through town leaving us all a bit frazzled, especially since we were hoping we had left all the bad in 2017.
- [Remember Your Worth (it's not just the clothes!)](https://solreflection.com/remember-your-worth-its-not-just-the-clothes/) - Sometimes we use our clothes to allure in our desires. As you do this, make sure you remember your worth with or without those clothes!
- [Letting Go to Make Space](https://solreflection.com/letting-go-to-make-space/) - Everyone has their favorite “go-to” clothes in their wardrobe. So, what happens with the rest of the clothes in your closet?
- [Don’t Let Your Brain Get in the Way of Your Style](https://solreflection.com/dont-let-your-brain-get-in-the-way-of-your-style/) - One way to avoid being “safe” with your style is to de-prioritize it.

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- [Contact](https://solreflection.com/contact/) - Set Your Style & Your Soul on Fire! Have questions? Reach out! I look forward to hearing from you!
- [Your Holiday Look](https://solreflection.com/work-with-me/your-holiday-look/) - Tailored holiday outfit styling experience so that you can show up to each of your events this holiday feeling celebratory, confident, and vibrantly you.
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## News

- [Neon Jazz with Joe Domino](https://solreflection.com/news/neon-jazz/) - The Fashion Therapist on Style, Trauma Healing & Authentic Confidence On this episode, we sit down with Marisol Colette, entrepreneur, transformational stylist, licensed psychotherapist, and creator of The Fashion Therapist. For more than a decade, Marisol has blended the worlds of psychology, trauma healing, and personal style to help people express their most authentic selves
- [Meet Marisol Colette, LCSW](https://solreflection.com/news/bold-journey/) - Living a life and leading a career filled with purpose. Read more about my conversation with Bold Journey on living a life and how I found my purpose in guiding people to use style as a tool for presence, so they can move through the world feeling grounded, powerful, and fully themselves.
- [The Wellthy Healthy Life](https://solreflection.com/news/the-wellthy-healthy-life/) - How to Dress with Confidence in Midlife: Style, Self-Expression & Your Wardrobe Your wardrobe has more power over your confidence, career, and relationships than you think — especially in midlife. This week Nicole sits down with Marisol Colette, fashion therapist and personal stylist, to break down why getting dressed matters, how to find your personal
- [The Making of Me](https://solreflection.com/news/the-making-of-me/) - How Clothing Influences Confidence and Behavior Listen in to hear fashion therapist and licensed psychotherapist Marisol Colette explore the powerful connection between clothing, mindset, and self-confidence. She reveals how intentional style choices can help you align your inner identity with your outer expression and show up more confidently in every area of life.
- [Podcast Profits Unleashed](https://solreflection.com/news/podcast-profits-unleashed/) - Style as Strategy: Leveraging Personal Style for Impact Remember: how you feel in what you’re wearing affects what you do. And what you do—consistently—is what gets results. Listen in here.
- [Unbreakable Mompreneurs](https://solreflection.com/news/unbreakable-mompreneurs/) - The Confidence Shift Women Need - It Starts In Your Closet Listen in to hear an honest and vulnerable discussion about motherhood, identity, postpartum struggles, and the emotional complexity of balancing ambition with family life. This is the part most people do not talk about—and it is where so many women feel alone.
- [Success In Mind; Motivation, and Inspiration for Entrepreneurs](https://solreflection.com/news/success-in-mind-motivation-and-inspiration-for-entrepreneurs/) - How What You Wear Shapes Confidence and Success with Marisol Colette In this episode, Fashion Therapist and Personal Stylist Marisol Colette joins me to unpack the psychology of personal style and why what you wear has a direct impact on your confidence, identity, visibility, and business success. Fashion Therapist and Personal Stylist Marisol Colette gives expertise on the psychology of personal style.
- [The Heart of Marketing You with Erica Castner | October 2021](https://solreflection.com/news/the-heart-of-marketing-you-with-erica-castner-oct-2021/) - Elevate Your Personal Style with Marisol Colette Marisol Colette the Personal Stylist and Psychotherapist talks about how she helps clients find a personal style that not only looks good but feels good too, giving them the courage to shine their inner beauty on the outside. Marisol Colette, The Fashion Therapist, shares how she helps clients find a style that feels authentic, builds confidence, and reflects inner beauty.
- [The Sol Sessions | January 2021](https://solreflection.com/news/the-sol-sessions-jan-202/) - Meet Marisol Colette Marisol Colette, The Fashion Therapist, shares how she helps clients find a style that feels authentic, builds confidence, and reflects inner beauty. Marisol Colette, The Fashion Therapist, shares how she helps clients find a style that feels authentic.
- [Money. Sex. Politics. | August 2022](https://solreflection.com/news/money-sex-politics-aug-2022/) - BSP EVENT SPOTLIGHT: MARISOL COLETTE In this episode, Marisol shares how she helps people reconnect with their authentic selves through style, unpacking the emotional baggage tied to body image and the beauty ideals society glorifies. Marisol shares how she helps people heal their relationship with style, unpacking body image baggage and society’s narrow beauty ideals.
- [Limitless with Lisa Z. | August 2023](https://solreflection.com/news/limitless-with-lisa-z-aug-2023/) - Aligning Your Inside and Your Outside With Clothing, an Interview with Marisol Colette In this episode, Lisa Zahiya talks with Marisol Colette about her journey from therapist to fashion therapist, blending creativity and psychology to help people heal through style. Marisol shares how her trauma-informed approach empowers clients to build wardrobes that foster comfort, confidence, Marisol Colette shares how blending therapy and fashion helps people heal, build confidence, and express their most authentic selves through personal style.
- [Canvas Rebel | October 2025](https://solreflection.com/news/canvas-rebel-oct-2025/) - Meet Marisol Colette Marisol sits down with Canvas Rebel magazine to share her journey as an entrepreneur—the challenges she’s faced, the triumphs she’s celebrated, and what continues to inspire her work as a Fashion Therapist. Marisol shares her entrepreneurial journey with Canvas Rebel, reflecting on challenges, triumphs, and what fuels her passion as a Fashion Therapist.
- [NoHo Arts District | February 2020](https://solreflection.com/news/noho-arts-district-february-2020/) - Marisol and Adam Colette presented their “Reading Aloud" Podcast live at the Whitefire Theater, in Sherman Oaks, California.
- [The Abundant Practice Podcast | March 2020](https://solreflection.com/news/the-abundant-practice-podcast-march-2020/) - Marisol Colette is a guest on the Abundance Practice Podcast addressing the topic of Online Somatic Experiencing.
- [Wild Web Women | November 2019](https://solreflection.com/news/wild-web-women-november-2019/) - Marisol Colette, The Fashion Therapist, is interviewed on WildWebWomen.com.
- [Living Your Pure Potential | October 2019](https://solreflection.com/news/living-your-pure-potential-october-2019/) - Laura Juarez interviews Therapeutic Image Consultant Marisol Colette on the Pure Potential Podcast.
- [Truth Talk for Conscious Entrepreneurs | January 2019](https://solreflection.com/news/truth-talk-for-conscious-entrepreneurs-january-2019/) - Cleared for Profit – Marisol Colette Business mentor Emma Churchman interviews Marisol Colette, a pioneer in therapeutic image consulting, on the podcast, “Truth Talk for Conscious Entrepreneurs.”
- [Brave Radio | November 2018](https://solreflection.com/news/brave-radio-november-2018/) - Episode 047: Enneagram 8 with Marisol Colette Therapeutic image consultant Marisol Colette is interviewed by Brave Radio.
- [Beyond Wellness: Leadership in the Deep End | July 2020](https://solreflection.com/news/beyond-wellness-leadership-in-the-deep-end-july-2020/) - Heal Trauma to Grow Business: Episode 14 with Marisol Colette In this episode, Marisol guides listeners through her therapeutic image consulting approach—blending fashion and psychology to release emotional blocks, connect mind and body through a somatic calm-state practice, and transform how we approach self-expression and style with ease and authenticity. Marisol shares how therapeutic image consulting blends fashion and psychology to release emotional blocks and inspire authentic self-expression.
- [Showing Up From Anywhere: Why Authenticity Drives Opportunity](https://solreflection.com/news/showing-up-from-anywhere-why-authenticity-drives-opportunity/) - Showing Up From Anywhere: Why Authenticity Drives Opportunity
- [Perfectly Imperfect Spiritual Podcast | November 2024](https://solreflection.com/news/perfectly-imperfect-spiritual-podcast-november-2024/) - Aligning Style with Soul: Falling in Love with Yourself Through Fashion with Marisol Colette Marisol was a guest on the "Perfectly Imperfect Spiritual Podcast" and shared her incredible journey of merging psychotherapy with fashion, creating a transformative approach that goes beyond aesthetics to foster emotional, spiritual, and personal alignment.
- [Determined AF with Jamie Milam | December 2022](https://solreflection.com/news/determined-af-with-jamie-milam-december-2022/) - How to Let Your Soul Shine Through Your Fashion Style With Marisol Colette During the episode, Marisol shares her tips on how to tune into your authentic self-expression to deepen your personal style and why it’s so important!
- [Take Notes with Jen Rafferty | December 2022](https://solreflection.com/news/take-notes-with-jen-rafferty-december-2022/) - Can Personal Style Help Combat Teacher Burnout? The surprising healing power of the teacher wardrobe with fashion therapist Marisol Colette.
- [All Things Private Practice Podcast | March 2022](https://solreflection.com/news/all-things-private-practice-podcast-march-2022/) - Courage and Belief - Trusting it Will All Work Out Marisol's journey is one of courage, strength, resilience, and resolve.
- [Carolina Spark | July 2022](https://solreflection.com/news/carolina-spark-july-2022/) - "The Fashion Therapist" Marisol Colette: Aligning Your Style With Your Soul What we wear is often a reflection of who we are, how we are feeling, and what we want to achieve in life. Clothing is one of the most powerful expressions of individuality, so it is no surprise that what we wear would have
- [Adoratherapy | July 2022](https://solreflection.com/news/adoratherapy-july-2022/) - People We Adore: Introducing Marisol Colette Marisol brings to the fashion conversation depth, emotions and awareness. After being in the fashion industry for most of my career, this thoughtfulness was so inspiring, after all fashion is about moods too, and there is so much to uncover when we understand what we are covering up!
- [WUNC 91.5 | January 2024](https://solreflection.com/news/wunc-91-5-january-2024/) - Asheville's Fashion Therapist on the emotional task of cleaning out your closet Social worker turned fashion therapist Marisol Collete has tips, and a worksheet, for making your wardrobe fit the real you.
- [The Genetic Genius | December 2020](https://solreflection.com/news/the-genetic-genius-december-2020/) - Creating a New Transformation Through Style and What You Wear Marisol discusses the intersection between style and healing at a cellular level with Dr Lulu and how to set intentions for 2021 through what we wear.
- [Fox Carolina | September 2023](https://solreflection.com/news/fox-carolina-september-2023/) - Using fashion to build confidence and reflect who you are Fashion Therapist Marisol Colette discusses how style is a reflection of your true self, and can be used to reflect your mission, values and vision.
- [Allrecipes | April 2024](https://solreflection.com/news/allrecipes-april-2024/) - Marisol Colette styles brunch expert, Ashley Berger How to Throw Your Best Brunch Ever, According to an Allrecipes Allstar. Brunch expert Ashley Berger reveals her favorite recipes, prep tricks, and how to make her guests feel more at home.
- [Know Magazine | July 2019](https://solreflection.com/news/know-magazine-july-2019/) - Marisol Collete Marisol Colette, a therapeutic image consultant, is profiled in Know Magazine.
- [PechaKucha | June 2019](https://solreflection.com/news/pechakucha-june-2019/) - Reading Aloud - Marisol & Adam Colette Marisol Colette and her husband Adam discuss the concept of reading aloud to help create deeper connection in relationships and community.
- [Mountain Xpress | June 2019](https://solreflection.com/news/mountain-xpress-june-2019/) - Body positivity gains traction in Asheville Asheville style expert Marisol Colette is quoted about her personal theory about sharing photos on social media.
- [Mountain Xpress | March 2017](https://solreflection.com/news/mountain-xpress-march-2017/) - Telehealth takes hold in Western North Carolina Marisol Colette is mentioned about her international work doing teletherapy.
- [Lifestyle Magazine | February 2017](https://solreflection.com/news/lifestyle-magazine-february-2017/) - Makeover for the Soul Therapeutic Image Consultant Marisol Tomas Colette leads a mother/daughter makeover at Scout Boutique in Biltmore Village.
- [Organic Intelligence | April 2016](https://solreflection.com/news/organic-intelligence-april-2016/) - It’s a Universal Language Marisol Colette writes about her personal relationship with Organic Intelligence.
- [AshvilleGrit | February 2016](https://solreflection.com/news/ashvillegrit-february-2016/) - The AVL Innovators: Marisol Tomás of Sol Reflection Marisol Colette is profiled in AshvilleGrit.com.

## Testimonials

- [Yvette Dubel, Los Angeles, CA](https://solreflection.com/testimonial/yvette-dubel-los-angeles-ca/) - I used to relate to The Ugly Duckling, but Marisol has made me feel like I can embody the swan version of myself. I never thought she could help me transform from the outside in, but she taught me to not look at my clothes as something to hide behind. Instead of hiding my beauty,
- [Chloe Jimenez Peters, Majorca, Spain](https://solreflection.com/testimonial/chloe-jimenez-peters-majorca-spain/) - Marisol is an absolute star. This work is very very very deep and "Stylist" does not cut it for all I received from working with her. She has an amazing eye and is born for this. I am so grateful to have worked with Marisol.
- [Steph Rubock, Australia](https://solreflection.com/testimonial/steph-rubock-australia/) - I worked with Marisol during the planning stages of my first branding photoshoot. Before my photoshoot, my main concern was that my images wouldn’t look authentic. Authenticity is essential to me and how I represent myself. Marisol was able to see my true spirit and help me find a style that aligned with my brand
- [Amy Worthy, Asheville, NC](https://solreflection.com/testimonial/amy-worthy-asheville-nc/) - Working with Marisol is like working with your most honest, loyal and caring best friend--you're that comfortable with her that immediately. Her years as a therapist and stylist make her ideally suited for this work. Marisol changed my life--if that sounds dramatic to you, you just haven't worked with her yet! When I worked with

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