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How To Find Your Perfect Flare Jeans

October 16, 2015 · In: "How To" Style Guide

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…

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Print Mixing. 6 easy tips to mixing your prints.

How to Print Mix in 6 Easy Steps Right Now

October 9, 2015 · In: "How To" Style Guide

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…

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Fall Capsule Wardrobe 2015

Fall Capsule Wardrobe

October 2, 2015 · In: Capsule Wardrobes

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….

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Spring/Summer 2015 10 Item Capsule Wardrobe

Summer Wardrobe Review

September 27, 2015 · In: Capsule Wardrobes

In a previous post on my 10 Item Wardrobe, I shared how I whittled down my wardrobe to 10 core items to simplify my life. The purpose was to save time, money and energy for more meaningful activities. This experiment was a success…

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how to wear a poncho, ruana or cape

How to Wear the Poncho, Ruana, or Cape

September 25, 2015 · In: "How To" Style Guide

Ruanas, ponchos, capes – the look for fall is drapey. Most stores have already rolled out some variety of these wraps, from plaids, stripes to ethnic patterns – all with various price ranges. The color block, Aztec, or graphic designs are the…

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How to Wear Fringe

September 18, 2015 · In: "How To" Style Guide

This month on NYFW (New York Fashion Week), fringe frenzy hit the runways and streets. Here are some subtle ways to incorporate the trend into your wardrobe without breaking the bank or looking like an extra from Pocahontas. For the…

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Plaid Scarf: A Fall and Winter Staple

September 15, 2015 · In: "How To" Style Guide

One accessory I’ve consistently seen pop up on style blogs in fall is the plaid scarf, so I was thrilled to find one at Ross for $6.00. Even better, it was a set of two: one red and navy plaid…

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Spring/Summer 2015 10 Item Capsule Wardrobe

My 10 Item Wardrobe

September 13, 2015 · In: Capsule Wardrobes

Spring-Summer 2015 A closet full of clothes but nothing to wear! In an attempt to eliminate the frantic scramble to put myself together before the kids wake up, I decided to simplify my wardrobe. Most of us don’t picture ourselves as…

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How to Wear Two-Tone Jewelry Like A Red Carpet Star

September 10, 2015 · In: "How To" Style Guide

My first big girl purchase after I graduated from college was a watch. The job I landed was at an entertainment public relations firm in LA’s affluent west side. (Think Beverly Hills, Bell Air, Santa Monica).  I figured I would…

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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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