Sending love from Yosemite! It’s a beautiful winter wonderland here and I’ve got two more days to spend in creation soaking up quality time with our career group on our winter retreat.
Now that you’re slowly emerging out of winter break mode (anyone feel like they needed a break after break?) I am sharing my style inspiration via my current closet.
I’m amped and so ready to help you get 2024 started off right!
Here’s the truth: the only way to get better at styling yourself is to practice, so I challenged myself to find 3 ways to wear this piece in (California) winter.
3 Tips on Creating New Looks with 1 Item:
1. Pick a theme/look/vibe to build your outfit around like edgy, gamine or posh to create a cohesive look and spark creativity.
2. Use “iconic” style pieces like Manolo Blahnik pumps, Burberry trench, or Chanel bag to ground your look or create a style statement.
3. Play with different prints, textures and accessories to make each look unique and different.
I created three different outfits using my utility jumpsuit. This green is a versatile color – almost like a neutral.
GAMINE
Iconic pieces for the “gamine” look in this outfit are the cotton and rope satchel and the French inspired beret. Adding canvas sneakers give it that “pedaling-to-the market” look.
I love a merino wool sweater, especially one that has dainty feminine details – like an ever so slightly puffed sleeve – to keep it more classic than trendy. For a super cold day I’ll layer my camel coat on top.
The quirky or unique necklace completes this gamine style.
EDGY
The moto jacket is an iconic piece for the “edgy” look and creates the whole vibe of the outfit. Adding the camo hat and black shoes support the theme + add visual interest.
The black turtleneck makes this outfit warm for winter proving many pieces can be worn year round!
The style of the fisherman sandals with socks for an unexpected Euro twist.
POSH
A fur jacket is a must have style staple in my book. The trick is to find one that has just the right amount of volume. It will instantly elevate any look from jeans and tee to a cocktail dress.
Elevated fabrics plus refined jewelry (the gold necklace) and a “designer” handbag make up this polished outfit.
The trench coat belt keeps it fun versus snobby.
The new year is a GREAT time to get into your closet and start playing around! See how many different outfits you can come up with for one of your favorite pieces you haven’t worn for a couple of months. If even that feels too daunting then. . .
I have a quick question for you.
Are you the person who, when they go to put together a new outfit…..
Ends up with a messy bed full of clothes and walking out the door in the same boring outfit you wore “last time”?
I GOT YOU.
Likely you have an overstuffed closet but there are really amazing stylish pieces in there —
You just don’t know how to wear them!
Some are designer, some just amazing quality or fabulous colors and prints.
✅ Do you have 5-10 beautiful pieces, BUT you just can’t seem to create a complete outfit that looks right on your body and communicates your own unique style?
✅ Do you keep shopping thinking “I just need the right piece” but keep striking out – adding to the closet overwhelm?
✅ Are you ordering one more fashion box hoping the stylist will send you that magical piece, but end up keeping the same type of item?
✅ Did you go shopping with your stylish friend, but she picked out great clothes that work for her —not you?
Or
Are you feeling guilty over how much you already invested and afraid to buy anything else because you don’t know what to get?
Do any of the above have you stuck with a bursting closet and no great outfits.
Do you feel frozen because you already invested a lot in your closet so you don’t want to invest more unless you know it’s going to be the exact right piece to bring it all together?
Are you…
❌ Wearing the same safe boring outfits and you are too afraid to invest any more.
❌ Not happy or excited about your style – you feel like there is so much unlocked potential in your closet.
❌ Stuck not knowing what to do because you can’t get it to look the way you want, the way those great pieces deserve to be worn.
❌ Afraid to shop because you don’t want to waste more time or resources.
It’s not your fault, items aren’t sold in complete outfits that will fit everyone. We are so unique. Everyone deserves to know how to dress their own body.
Maybe you’re even scrolling online trying to figure out how to wear leather pants or how to wear the slip skirt or the fun sparkly piece! But, ideas you’re seeing online aren’t working for you.
It’s because the influencer or model doesn’t have the same body as you.
No need to worry. I completely understand. This just happens to be the reason I was placed on the earth. Well, one of the reasons.
I have created the perfect solution for you. It’s called The Style Start Up Package. This is a service focused on what you already have in your closet.
We get in your closet and
⭐️ Figure out exactly what does work for you and how to wear it.
⭐️ Clean out what is not working so everything in your closet is a LOVE and aligned to your style.
⭐️ Get recommendations on exactly what pieces you need. (Cut, Color, Fabric, etc) No more second guessing.
On average, clients complete the Style Start Up package with 5-7 looks using what they already own.
If this sounds like exactly what you need, I want you to book a complimentary style consultation right now. I have a few spots open.
Let’s make 2024 the most fun we’ve ever had with our style!
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