Is it just me, or does spring fever make you feel like shopping? And why doesn’t anybody say spring fever anymore, except for me? And is it an actual law that we must all buy strappy sandals the moment the weather turns warmer or did I just make that up? Anyway, I am clearly inspired […]

You know the outfit, and you may even own one. In every color. My client Karen sure did. I’m talking about 2-and-3 piece flowy jersey sets in every color and pattern imaginable. They were fabulous quality, expensive, and instantly aging. From the garish and dated prints to the shapeless silhouettes, these were kind of like […]

You do NOT NEED ANY OF THESE THINGS. There, Just had to get that out of the way. Sure, must-haves might seem like a misnomer since these aren’t actually must-haves but that’s what everyone calls them and I want to be like one of the cool kids. 🙂 The truth is, the decision to update […]

I get the most panicked looks when I tell women that I can help them with their closets. And if the idea of someone peering into your closet, with its messes and its mistakes, stresses you out, you are NOT alone. That’s one of the reasons I created the Reverse Closet Edit Bootcamp. The Reverse […]

I feel like I’ve been a Negative Nelly lately. (Apologies to Nelly, my little sister, who is not at all negative and truly a ray of sunshine). But I’ve kind of made it my thing to tell you what to avoid as well as what to go for. Knowing what to avoid is half the […]

I am now officially a broken record (a reference that now seems archaic and which my daughters probably don’t understand) but some trends are frumpy. I know, I know. I used to tell you that if you want to avoid frumpy styles shop the TRENDY items from the CONTEMPORARY brands. This is no longer true. […]

I am not saying that I don’t like ice cream. That would be crazy. I mean, who doesn’t like ice cream? What I am saying is that after something sweet, I sometimes want something salty. It’s all about balance. It’s the same with outfits. Sometimes, an outfit just seems to be missing something. It’s blah, […]

Happy Valentine’s Day! Spring event season is right around the corner! I know it still feels like we are in the thick of winter (February can be bleak for sure!) but Valentine’s Day is the last official holiday of winter before we head into spring and what I like to call floral dress season! Today, […]

Most women wouldn’t dream of getting dressed without accessories. I mean, we’re not neanderthals. We have standards. 🙂 And accessories are definitely the spice of life. Or at least of an outfit. Which is essentially the same thing. Growing up, my mom focused at least as much on what I wore with my clothes as […]

It might have started in 2020. Or when you retired. Or when your job went from mostly in-office to mostly at-home. However it happened, you found yourself staying in your PJs a little too long. Maybe you changed mid-morning? Or after lunch? Or maybe, some days, you found yourself changing out of the PJs that […]

I’m not going to lie. Athleisure is not really my thing. I like the leisure part, thankyouverymuch. It’s just the “ath” part that throws me off. I am not a worker-outer right now, and when I wear workout clothes I feel like a little bit of a fraud. That said, give me yummy, stretchy fabrics […]

I know I know. You’re over boots already and probably sweaters and coats and all the other winter clothes that you’ve been wearing for months-that-feel-like-years. I get it. Well, I don’t really get it, because I live in Florida, but I still get it. You know. I get the second-half-of-the-season wardrobe boredom. By the time […]

It’s very hard for me to not be a bossy-pants. After all, I am a big sister, and a mom, and a business owner, and a personal stylist. Bossiness is in the job description for me. But still, I try not to throw my weight around. And I only occasionally issue edicts and musts and […]

Are you stuck in a style rut? If so, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common complaints I get from women about their style. We are all just zipping through our days, doing life, and often, when we get a second to stop, we realize we have been the same clothes/hairstyle/lipstick for 10 […]

I don’t know if you’ve picked up on this, but I am NOT a minimalist. I mean, at all. And that’s why the concept of capsule wardrobes did not originally resonate with me. I mean, who wants to narrow their options that way? Not me. I wanted an unlimited wardrobe with lots of options, not […]

It’s a jungle out there, ladies. I’m not going to lie. It’s a good thing you have me, if I do say so myself. How else would you know that head-to-toe sheer dresses and showing your bum in public may not be the most wearable trends to try in 2023. It takes a true fashion […]

It’s the everyday dress code for so many of us, but often we make it an afterthought. In my years of working with clients, smart casual everyday outfits are the most neglected category for most women. They may have their professional wardrobes, their workout wardrobes, and even their sporting wardrobes down to a science, but […]

For years, I’ve been telling you the same thing, more or less: If you want to look modern, shop contemporary brands. In other words, skip the brands that are targeted to women over 40 and stick to contemporary brands. Buying your classic pieces from modern brands ensures that your everyday essentials are fresh and up […]

Between the glass skin trend and the proliferation of products and tutorials that promise dewy skin, it seems like everyone is obsessed with recapturing the youthful glow these days. Even people who are still youthful. And while makeup and light-deflecting products can help create the illusion of healthy skin, the real goal is to actually […]

This one was a doozie. First of all, I was pretty much wrong about almost everything, which is so so fun. Sure, some of the gifts that all of the experts and websites claim are hot gifts were actually popular with my esteemed panel of teen experts, but even those had dissenters. Exceptions. Fine print. […]

Even though I let them slip several times throughout this video, the words “festive” and “fun” when applied to clothing are really starting to make me cringe. They are almost code words for frumpy. Except when I use them. Seriously, though. If a sweater or a dress or a pair of earrings is described as […]

I know it’s not nice to brag, but shopping is kind of my thing. And yes, it’s an important part of my job as a personal stylist, but I’m not just good at shopping for clothes. I’m good at shopping for everything. Except Home Depot stuff. I am definitely not good at that. Anything else, […]

Sometimes all of this style talk can make us feel like a great wardrobe is a lot of work. I get it. And sometimes, it can be. We all have items in our closets that feel like a lot of work. This video is not about those items. Instead, we’re talking about the easy pieces, […]

Bikers have the Tour de France and pop stars have the Grammys and gymnasts have the Olympics and football players have that game with the halftime show… Fashionistas have fall. Does anyone even use the term fashionista anymore? Until I find a good substitute, there it is. I use this word loosely to define anyone […]

When it comes to style, details aren’t just important. They’re everything. The difference between a stylish outfit and a so-so one comes down to the details, from fit to fabric to accessories. This list of 9 easy but transformative wardrobe updates consists of mostly details, from patterns to finishes to shoes and bags, that will […]

This is not your everyday must-have list. These are game-changers. Sure, there’s a just-for-fun item or two on this list, but for the most part, these are ingenious items designed to solve a real problem, from painful feet to premature gray to tooth health. Several of these are things that I actually use and swear […]

We all know that wardrobe essentials are, well, essential, and that one of the things that makes them so, well, essential, is that they are super versatile. This is why I’m starting to prefer the word essential over the word basic. These ultra-versatile and wearable pieces are definitely staples, but that doesn’t always mean that […]

I hate to brag, but these are really good. I mean, if you took every one of these style secrets and put them into practice in your wardrobe, you might make a best-dressed list somewhere. And no one would need me anymore. 🙂 From accessories to shopping to personal style, there’s a secret here that […]

This video is not just about me me me. I know. Don’t be too disappointed. It has come to my attention that not all women are 5’3″ with a 32 C bra size. I know. I was stumped too. Some of you are taller. Or shorter. Wear bigger sizes. Or smaller ones. Have different bustlines, […]

Dresses can be hard… I can’t be alone. It’s not just the petite hourglass ladies out there (like me) that have a problem finding flattering dresses, is it? There is just so much that can go wrong. It can be too long or too short or too full or too tight or too cupcake-y. I […]

I know I know I know. Shoes need to be walkable. And comfortable. I hear that every time I do a post about shoes. MOST women over 40 or 50 insist on some level of comfort, and we’re all going to have different requirements when it comes to shoes. Fit, foot issues, heel height, versatility, […]

Nothing could be more humble than a wardrobe essential that got its start as a man’s undershirt. But the power of a white tee lies in its simplicity. It’s the outfit-connector, the black canvas for accessories, and the unassuming hero of a modern wardrobe. It can also be finicky and unflattering and harder to find […]

Jeans are about as much fun to shop for as bathing suits, am I right? Between the rise and the length and the pockets and the rinse and all the other details that make a pair an immediate favorite or a total flop, it can seem like the perfect pair is truly a unicorn. Fortunately, […]

In high school, much to my mother’s dismay, I plastered my walls with Duran Duran posters, Chanel ads, and makeup looks pulled from magazines. One of my favorites was a very 1980s makeup look on a model with short spiky hair. I don’t even remember the brand. Clarion, maybe? Or Ultima II? The slogan, however, […]

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” When the world is in turmoil, getting dressed every day and slapping on some lipstick is boldly optimistic, almost rebellious. And it can definitely help us feel like we are keeping it together. Today’s video is short and sweet, and really just a […]