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Winter Capsule Wardrobe. How to Create Your Own Capsule

Winter Capsule Wardrobe

December 31, 2015 · In: Capsule Wardrobes

How I created my winter capsule. This wardrobe was easy to compile because it was based off the hard work I did in fall to create a theme, “Chic Gamine Mom,” and color scheme: black, navy, red. I kept to the same…

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How To Create the Best Capsule Wardrobe

December 31, 2015 · In: "How To" Style Guide, Capsule Wardrobes

In this post I am going to share my 4 top tips for creating your best capsule wardrobe. Have you ever felt this way after getting dressed? “Ew, I look fat.” Outfit change. “Ew, this does NOT look good.” Outfit change. “Ew, I…

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How to Get A Wardrobe That's On Fleek

How To Have A Wardrobe That’s On Fleek: Capsule Wardrobe Series Part 3

December 31, 2015 · In: "How To" Style Guide, Capsule Wardrobes

Capsule Wardrobe Series Part 3: Find Your Fit Ever wonder why some women look good all the time no matter what they are wearing? They have learned the secret of dressing for their body. You don’t need expensive clothes or even a lot…

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How To Find the Right Clothes

How To Pick the Right Clothes: Capsule Wardrobe Series Part 2

December 31, 2015 · In: "How To" Style Guide, Capsule Wardrobes

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…

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How to Find Your Personal Style: Capsule Wardrobe Series Part 1

December 31, 2015 · In: "How To" Style Guide, Capsule Wardrobes, Fall

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…

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Fall Wardrobe Review

December 16, 2015 · In: Capsule Wardrobes

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…

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A simple folding technique for hanging a sweater on a hanger to prevent shoulder bumps.

The Best Way to Hang a Sweater

December 11, 2015 · In: "How To" Style Guide

  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…

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How To Tie a Blanket Scarf

December 3, 2015 · In: "How To" Style Guide

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…

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How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe for an Inverted Triangle Shape

November 18, 2015 · In: "How To" Style Guide, Capsule Wardrobes

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How To Create A Capsule Wardrobe for a Pear Shape

November 2, 2015 · In: "How To" Style Guide, Capsule Wardrobes

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Iconic, authority-aligned style for visionary women stepping into their next level.
Petite Specialist | SF Bay Area

Being petite shouldn’t mean having to dress louder Being petite shouldn’t mean having to dress louder, wear higher heels, or work harder just to be perceived as the woman in charge.But for many accomplished petite women, that’s exactly what happens.You’ve built the career.
You’ve earned the title.
You’re leading the meetings, making the decisions, traveling, speaking, building, advising.Your wardrobe should reflect that without requiring a closet full of clothes or making you feel like you’re playing a part.The answer isn’t to compensate for being petite.
It’s to calibrate.The right proportions.
The right amount of structure.
The right styles for your frame.
The right colors for you — not just defaulting to black or “power suits.”And pieces that don’t simply fit, but make you feel “on”, confident, completely yourself, and ready to be seen.Because a great petite wardrobe isn’t just about making clothes fit your body.It’s about creating a wardrobe that gives you presence without asking you to give up the colors, shapes, personality, and style that make you feel most like you.Because the goal isn’t to look taller.It’s to make sure the way you’re seen matches the woman you already are:Capable. Established. Intentional. Powerful.And this fall, your wardrobe should be working just as hard as you are.If yours isn’t, reply FALL and I’ll show you where to st#TheIconicMethod #PetiteStyle #ExecutivePresence
You probably don’t need a whole new fall wardrobe. You probably don’t need a whole new fall wardrobe.But when you’re busy, it just feels easier to  order the fashion box, book the Nordstrom stylist, or start buying the “new” pieces everyone says you need.The problem? You end up with more clothes… and still feel like you have nothing to wear.Before you buy for fall, you need to know:1. What you already own that still works
2. What’s starting to make your wardrobe feel dated
3. What’s genuinely missing — and which trends are actually worth your moneyBecause the goal isn’t more clothes.It’s a wardrobe that makes getting dressed for your actual life easier.Comment FALL if you want me to keep you posted on something I’m creating.  #theiconicmethod #petitefashion #womenwholead
Fall looks are just starting to trickle into store Fall looks are just starting to trickle into stores…but the Bay Area weather is still so warm!I’m keeping fabrics light and breathable, then shifting the color, shoes, and accessories to make it feel more fall.Watch the video for a few easy swaps that’ll keep you cool but give you fall vibes.What’s harder for you right now — dressing for fall in the heat, or knowing what’s actually worth buying?Comment FALL and tell me.#TheIconicMethod #FallStyle BayAreaStye
There’s something a little uncomfortable about say There’s something a little uncomfortable about saying out loud what you’re proud of.As women, we’re so quick to minimize what we’ve accomplished and move on to the next thing without pausing to recognize what’s already been built.But this trend made me pause.I’ve spent my career helping women feel seen and confident.I turned my own petite struggles into expertise that now helps other petite women.I’ve built a business that allows me to do work I genuinely love, earn well, and be fully present for my kids.None of it happened overnight.It was built one woman, one wardrobe, one conversation, and one brave next step at a time.And through it all, I see God’s faithfulness.
So yes—kinda chic. And deeply grateful. ✨What have you done, built, or chosen that feels “kinda chic” to you? I want to celebrate it with you.📷@bradythomasphotography#TheIconicMethod #WomenWhoLead #PersonalStyle
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