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5 Top Spring 2023 Trends: Petite Edition

March 3, 2023 · In: Petite Style, Spring

Spring is a time for new beginnings, and what better way to embrace the season than with fresh, stylish outfits? If you’re a petite woman, you might be wondering how to make the latest fashion trends work for you. In…

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What Styles To Keep Vs Toss:Closet Clean Out Tip

January 27, 2023 · In: "How To" Style Guide, Closet Clean Out

Closet Clean Out TRUE OR FALSE? Styles always come back “in” so I should hang onto ________? Are you hanging onto pieces in your closet because you LOVE them and you just know they will eventually come back in style. …

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Packing For A Weekend Away: Winter Retreat

January 20, 2023 · In: "How To" Style Guide

Every pack for a trip and totally regret what you threw in the suitcase? Make sure to do this ONE thing to show up in STYLE and ready to ENJOY your time! Join me in this video as I pack…

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3 Things You Absolutely Must Do When Refreshing Your Style for the New Year 

January 6, 2023 · In: "How To" Style Guide

Download the WORKBOOK that goes with this training here. This video was first posted inside the Petite Style Society. Join the group to access all the weekly Petite Style Trainings. READ THE TRANSCRIPT BELOW Have you ever walked into a…

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10 Easy Ways To Look Taller When You’re Petite

December 3, 2022 · In: "How To" Style Guide, Petite Style

Did you know that between 43.5% and 69.9% of women are under 5’4?And, as a petite stylist one of the most frequent styling questions I get asked is. “How can I dress to look taller?” Save this post because I…

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Dress Your Shape Series: Figure-8

November 23, 2022 · In: "How To" Style Guide

Welcome to the Dress Your Shape Series. This training was originally posted inside the Petite Style Society. Today, I’m going to share about the Figure -8. If you think you’re an hourglass, but still have a hard time with best…

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How to Know What Necklace to Wear With What Top: Your Go To Easy Guide

November 18, 2022 · In: "How To" Style Guide

Reader’s Request: “Do you have anything on necklaces? I could use some help figuring out what to wear.” Finding the right necklace is simple once you know your necklines. I put together this chart to help narrow down the choices.  Also consider…

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Quick Sewing Hacks: How To Hem Your Jeans For Petites

November 11, 2022 · In: "How To" Style Guide, Tailoring, Tutorials

The # 1 frustration I hear from my petite sisters is how often they have to hem their jeans/pants. However, I like to see tailoring as an opportunity for having a one-of-a kind unique piece and looking like a star!…

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45 Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas

November 3, 2022 · In: Fall, Petite Style

The weather here in Nor California just dropped and we had our first official day of cool weather which had me digging under the bed for sweaters in storage! With Thanksgiving coming up, I though you’d enjoy getting a head…

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How To Style Looser Jeans

October 21, 2022 · In: "How To" Style Guide, Petite Style

Have you felt a little left behind when it comes to expanding your jeans beyond the skinny style? It’s a common concern my ladies have been asking me about. Here are tips shared inside my Petite Style Society on how…

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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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