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Spring 10X10 Capsule Challenge

April 21, 2017 · In: Capsule Wardrobes, My Outfits, Spring

SPRING 10X10 STYLE CHALLENGE –Last week I discovered a fun minimalist wardrobe challenge by Lee at Style Bee. It’s called the Spring 2017 10 X 10 Challenge and it’s for anyone, not just bloggers. You take 10 pieces from your…

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Spring Work Wear Picks for Alyssa

April 14, 2017 · In: Capsule Wardrobes, My Outfits, Spring

SPRING WORK WEAR — A couple of weeks ago, I hit the San Francisco Outlets with a girlfriend to help her amp up her spring work wear. My friend, Alyssa, fell into the same wardrobe pit I tend to find myself…

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25 Spring Dresses

March 31, 2017 · In: Spring

SPRING DRESSES — We’ve had such a lovely week of weather that it got me wanting to bring out my dresses. I’ve done a little shopping for you and found some fabulous options all except one under $100! Wedding season kicked…

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5 Ways to Wear a Popover Tunic

March 24, 2017 · In: "How To" Style Guide

JCREW POPOVER TUNIC — I purchased this top as part of my winter capsule intending to wear it into spring and I highly recommend it as a spring capsule item because it’s so versatile.  (Currently on sale for $29.50 – a…

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Chambray Top + Silk Scarf

March 17, 2017 · In: My Outfits, Spring

CHAMBRAY TOP + NECKERCHIEF–If there is one piece you add to your wardrobe this season, make it a silk scarf! It doesn’t have to be brand new, stalk your favorite thrift shop for budget friendly options.  The other day I…

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My Trusty Trench + Mint Jeans

March 10, 2017 · In: My Outfits, Spring

TRENCH COAT–Nothing is more timeless than a trench coat for spring. I’ve had this lovely piece for three years. From casual chic to sophisticated socialite, it’s an effortless layer to throw over your favorite frock or jeans and sweater. (I’ve…

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2017 Spring Capsule Wardrobe + 14 Outfits

Spring Capsule + 14 Outfits

March 2, 2017 · In: Capsule Wardrobes, My Outfits

SPRING CAPSULE 2017 — This week my husband was at a pastor’s conference in So Cal, so I had some extra time on my hands. I couldn’t resist playing dress up on the web and put together a spring capsule….

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Transition to spring with a side lace-up sweater from Old Navy and light Rockstar jeans.

Side Lace-Up Sweater & Spring Jeans

February 24, 2017 · In: My Outfits

SIDE LACE-UP SWEATER AND SPRING JEANS — A couple of weekends ago we had a short break from the rain so I was able to run into Old Navy, snatch up a couple of pieces to brighten up my wardrobe, and…

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Winter Stitch Fix Outfit

February 17, 2017 · In: My Outfits

STITCH FIX — I’m addicted to Stitch Fix! It’s so thrilling to get a box of personally selected pieces just for you. Even though I enjoy shopping, there is nothing like getting an assortment of new hand picked items to…

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How to Wear Athleisure & Still Look Chic

February 10, 2017 · In: "How To" Style Guide, My Outfits

ATHLEISURE–This trend really took off last summer and will be back hot as ever come spring. It’s taken me a whole season, but I’ve finally embraced the phenomenon that’s hit the fashion world – the sporty girl look called “athleisure.”…

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shannonaprilstylist

Iconic, authority-aligned style for visionary women stepping into their next level.
Petite Specialist | SF Bay Area
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If any of these are true, your wardrobe is limitin If any of these are true, your wardrobe is limiting your visibility. The biggest cost of an outdated wardrobe isn’t what you wear.It’s the opportunities you hesitate to pursue because you don’t fully trust your presence.If you’re operating at a higher level than your style reflects, it may be time to close the gap.Which sign hit closest to home?#TheIconicMethod #WomenWhoLead #ImageStrategy
You don’t wear the same thing because you lack clo You don’t wear the same thing because you lack clothes.You wear the same thing because you only trust 20 percent of your closet.The rest?Impulse buys.
An older version of you.
Pieces that fight your proportions.
Outfits that almost work but never fully land.So you default to the “safe uniform.”
The reliable blazer.
The same black pants.
The outfit that won’t embarrass you, but doesn’t elevate you either.It’s not about quantity.
It’s about clarity.Inside The Iconic Edit, we refine:• What actually works on your body now
• What aligns with your authority level
• What no longer represents who you’re becoming
• What deserves to stay
• What needs to goYou don’t need more clothes.
You need alignment.Comment “ICONIC” if this hit.#LeadershipPresence #NextLevelStyle #TheIconicMethod
The best jeans aren’t about trends. They’re about The best jeans aren’t about trends.
They’re about line.In the reel I used barrel jeans as an example, but this applies to every silhouette.If you have curvier hips, like hourglass, figure 8, or triangle shapes, look for jeans that mimic that curve. A shape that comes in at the waist and moves with your hips.If you’re more straight through the hips, like rectangles, inverted triangles, or ovals, look for cuts that are straighter through the hip.When we mirror the natural line of our silhouette, the garment works with us instead of against us.It flatters.
It feels comfortable.
It feels like you.My clients who transform the fastest are the ones who are ready to dress the body they have now, not the one they’re waiting for.Every woman can look magnetic.It’s not about changing your body.
It’s about being intentional with the lines you wear.Only allow yourself to wear the next-level version of you. No exceptions.#theiconicmethod #personalstylist #styleconfidence
Two completely different transformations. Zero new Two completely different transformations.
Zero new purchases.Look one: We corrected proportion.
Look two: We mixed texture.That’s the difference between dressed and styled.As a personal stylist, my job isn’t to fill closets.
It’s to engineer outfits that feel modern, balanced, and intentional.Sometimes the shift is as simple as:
Tuck it.
Layer it.
Elevate it.Want your closet to feel current again?Comment “Edit” if you’re ready to see your closet differently.#theiconicmethod #personalstylist #closetedit
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