FALL MUST HAVE WARDROBE ESSENTIALS

It's Fall Y'all and it's time to amp up the fashion. Fall is my favorite season and I'm sure you can guess why FASHION! To help you get a head start on your fall fashion, I have written a blog post to showcase all the essentials you need to get your fashion wardrobe started. Remember, essentials are the foundation of our wardrobe, and getting dressed starts with essentials. Use these pieces as a guide to help you elevate your style looks. Let me know what you think and how you would style some of these items.

1. White boots are still in and work well in the fall

2. Flats are always good for a sleek and comfort look

3. A Good black knee boot is great for a casual or sexy look with jeans or a nice skirt or dress

4. Mules are great for those casual or athleisure days when you want to look a bit chicer

5. A statement shoe will always be a key piece for any season

6. For wet, rainy, or cool days, these trendy boots will help you get through the day

With the weather getting a little chilly and cool, we will need something to cover our arms to keep us warm. I am one of those whose legs rarely get cold and like to make sure I have something on my arms. With that being said, these are light wardrobe essentials for the fall cool days and nights. All these are neutrals colors, yes even the pink (blush), and will go with any outfit you decide to wear this fall. 

1. Gray Cardigan

2. Navy Blazer

3. Blush Blazer

4.Long Tan Cardigan

1. Jeans jackets will never ever go out of trend or style!

2. Moto jackets can be edgy, chic, and sexy 

3. Teddy coats are cute, warm, and lightweight

Sweatshirts and Sweaters are easy to style as you can dress them up or down. Click the link here to see 5 Ways to Style your Sweatshirt and try one of these styles if you have not done so.

1. Sweatshirt (Purchase here)

2. Turtleneck Sweater

3. Chunky Sweater

4. Sweatshirt (Purchase here)

   

Accesories are a quick and easy way to elevate any look. For instance, you make jeans and t-shirt look chic by adding a Fedora, Scarf, or Sling Bag.

1. Fedora

2. Leather Backpack 

3. Sling Bag

4. Scarf

There you have it. Your Must Have Fall Essentials needed to elevate any look for the season. Be sure to check your wardrobe to see if you have any of these pieces, pull them out and curate different looks. If you don't have any of these items or are missing a few pieces, I can find them for you. Book a Free Style Chat here and let's elevate and update your wardrobe.

5 Reasons to Purge and Organize your Closet

 

1. You're Frustrated When Getting Dressed

When it's time to get dressed for work or hang it with your friends you're frustrated because your closet is unorganized. 

2. You Buy New Clothes to Attend an Event

You don't feel like going through your closet to find an outfit so you buy new clothes.

3. You Wear the Same 3-5 Outfits

Same jumpsuit, dress, or just all black because it's what you're comfortable with and can easily access in your closet.

4. You Have Clothes with Tags Still Attached

Sis, you haven't popped the tags on all your clothes and you're still buying new clothes for events.

5. You have a closet full of clothes but "Nothing to Wear"

You say this because you have so many clothes and don't actually know what is in your closet to piece outfits together

Does any of this sound like you? If so, you need to purge and organize your closet. Click here and schedule your virtual closet organization so I can help you eliminate all the scenarios listed above.

5 Things to Consider While Shopping

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Shopping is fun for some of us and for others it's frustrating and overwhelming. When working with my clients, I do the shopping for them and I teach them how to shop for themselves to make it fun and not feel like a task. When you have a signature image or style you shop with intent and you know what pieces to look for. Check out these tips for things to consider when shopping. 

1. Do I need this item?

Now I'm not trying to tell you what to do and how to spend your coins  :), I'm here to help you make use of your ENTIRE wardrobe. It may sit in your closet forever and can be replaced by an item you actually need.

2. Does this fit with my Signature Image?

Creating your signature image makes it easier to shop and update your wardrobe when needed. It is your "uniform and allows you to get dressed with ease. If the item doesn't fit with your signature image, 9 times out 10 you will wear it once or not at all.

3. Don't Buy It Just because It is on Sale

Yas! We all love sale items but, we don't always need it because it is on sale. You may buy it and never wear it because it doesn't go with your signature image and you don't know how to style it. 

4. Think of 3 Ways 

This helps you get lots of wear out of your items and not allow them to sit in your closet. If you can think of 3 ways to wear it while shopping, you'll think of 3 more ways to wear it after it enters your wardrobe giving you 6 outfits for one item.

5. Try Something New

Try a new color, pattern, or fabric that to add something different to your wardrobe. For instance, I consider myself neutrally polished but I have been adding colors that look good on my skin tone such as orange and bright pink. 

6 Tips to Create Your Signature Image

What is your signature image you ask? Your signature image is your style "uniform". Some people have uniforms for work or school but your style uniform is not confined to one look or one color. It is made up of a wardrobe that showcases your personality, lifestyle, and aesthetic along with enhancing your favorite features of your body, well at least for me (inserts smiling emoji). It is your everyday look that makes you feel comfortable and confident. Use the tips below to help you create your signature image.

With your signature image, you will not wear the same pieces or looks daily but a combination of things that you love. Start by using three words to describe your style and that will help you create your signature image. For example, three words I use to describe myself are classic, sophisticated, and cool. These three words help me while shopping and incorporating pieces to maintain my signature image. 

Don't stop at your wardrobe with your signature image, remember your hair, makeup, and accessories. Think of Olori Swank who is known for wearing blue colored wigs, singers Brandy and Alicia Keys were known for wearing braids, Diana Ross for "big" hair, Halle Berry for her pixie cut, and Grace Jones for her bold lip colors along with Adele and her signature cat eyeliner. Find something that makes you feel good and stand out, make that part of your signature image. Start with the tips listed below to create your signature image.

1.Think of your personality
Your signature image is a reflection of your personality. Do you have a fun, free bubbly personality or are you more quiet and reserved? Think of the words below and choose three you relate with most to help narrow down your style.

*Classic or Trendy

*Sophisticated or Cool

*Sexy or Simple

*Bohemian or Elegant

2. Think of your lifestyle 

Are you a busy mom, corporate executive, working professional, or entrepreneur? Each of these professions requires different roles and responsibilities. You want to look the part while also being confident and comfortable with your wardrobe or everyday "uniform."

3. Think of your favorite wardrobe pieces

 What pieces do you love to wear that make you feel beautiful and prepare you to take on anything thrown your way. No matter the concern, you're able to handle it because you feel beautiful, unbothered, and unstoppable.

4. Think of pieces you buy often

Do you gravitate towards a certain pattern, texture, accessory, or color? Do you buy more skirts and dresses than pants? Is your wardrobe filled with more tennis shoes than stilettos? 

5. Find style inspiration from people you follow or like on social media.

If you are on social media, I am sure you have 3 people who always show up on your timeline that makes you double-tap. Take a look at the similarities in their photos and find out what you like most about their styles. Do they wear certain accessories, colors, or staple pieces? Figure out what you like most and remake some of their outfits with your current wardrobe. 

6. Be Confident!

Confidence is the first piece of your signature image. Get dressed for you and not others. Wear your wardrobe with confidence and your signature image or style.