Capsule Wardrobe Series Part 2: Assessing Your Lifestyle and Wardrobe Needs When I got serious about doing a capsule wardrobe, I ended up donating 75% of my closet. It was hard. I had help. The first purge, my mentor came and…
How to Find Your Personal Style: Capsule Wardrobe Series Part 1
For the next several weeks I will be sharing how to create your own capsule wardrobe by highlighting the steps I used to create my Fall 2015 Capsule. The term capsule wardrobe was coined by Susie Faux in the 70’s. According to…
Fall Wardrobe Review
What I Loved & What I Learned. The premise of a capsule wardrobe is to have a small number of items you love to wear for a set amount of time. This season, I still had my favorites among the favorites. These…
The Best Way to Hang a Sweater
I hope you all have been enjoying the sweater weather as much as I have! I love bundling up in a cozy jumper and scarf in the cool morning air. Last year, when I reorganized my closet, I folded and stored…
How To Tie a Blanket Scarf
Source: Extra Petite Winter weather has hit us here in Nor Cal – the other day it was actually 30 degrees! I love scarves all year long, but in winter they are fantastically functional. My wardrobe leans towards a minimalistic style, so…
How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe for an Inverted Triangle Shape
How To Create A Capsule Wardrobe for a Pear Shape
How To Find Your Perfect Flare Jeans
Based on how much I’m seeing flared jeans styled on mannequins in stores, I think it’s safe to say they are back. I am thrilled! This style is a great investment and choosing the right pair involves knowing your body…
How to Print Mix in 6 Easy Steps Right Now
How to Print Mix Once a faux pas, recently a trend, now a skill for all fashionistas: Pattern mixing is a great way to expand your wardrobe without spending money. Alison Freer, costume designer and author of How to Get…
Fall Capsule Wardrobe
Fall is here – my favorite season for style! Modesty isn’t an issue, and the wonderful addition of layers opens so many creative doors. Disclaimer: I am not a professional fashion blogger. This capsule is not the most fashion forward, on trend collection….