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Winter Stitch Fix Outfit

February 17, 2017 · In: My Outfits

STITCH FIX — I’m addicted to Stitch Fix! It’s so thrilling to get a box of personally selected pieces just for you. Even though I enjoy shopping, there is nothing like getting an assortment of new hand picked items to…

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How To Wear A Long Cardigan

February 3, 2017 · In: "How To" Style Guide, My Outfits

LONG CARDIGANS–You may have noticed long cardigans are a big hit this season. But, how to wear them?! I asked my stylist buddy Jenna what her favorite winter trend was and she replied, “Layers on layers! Throw a denim jacket…

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Closet Rewind – Winter Retreat Capsule

January 20, 2017 · In: My Outfits

CLOSET REWIND: JANUARY 2015. Last year, we took a winter retreat in the gorgeous Yosemite. Also the weekend I launched Gamine & Stripes! I challenged myself to pack a mini capsule – take as little as possible and re-wear items as…

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Hunter Rain Boots and Tahari Ella Wrap Coat

Hunter Rain Boots & Wrap Coat

January 13, 2017 · In: My Outfits

HUNTER BOOTS — I love these rain boots I received for Christmas. Can you believe I’ve never bought a pair of rain boots before this winter? Where I’ve lived in California (both Northern and Southern), I haven’t really needed them….

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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 The biggest cost of an outdated wardrobe isn’t what you wear.It’s the opportunities you hesitate to pursue because you don’t fully trust your presence.If you’re operating at a higher level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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