On Friday, my husband, Frank, and I will be heading off to Toronto for the weekend to celebrate Frank’s birthday on the 25th. He turned 50 the first year of the pandemic which was just about the suckiest way to celebrate half a century. Frank also has an obsession...
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How to Grow and Modify a Wardrobe Capsule: Why You Can’t Set and Forget What’s In Your Closet
I’ve never been a huge fan of the term ‘wardrobe capsule.’ Believe me, the irony is not lost on me. I realize that for the past few months, all I have been posting about is all the wardrobe capsules I have been creating for clients. So I guess some clarity is...
Creating a Tight, Elevated Work Capsule Using Only Neutrals
Last week, I talked about my client, Mrs. Modernist, and the very colorful wardrobe capsule I created for her upcoming speaking events and summer work needs. Her capsule of bright, fresh colors seemed representative of the times we are living in of wanting to...
Facebook Group Member of the Month: Eva Linke
Some new members of the Facebook Group enter quietly while others splash onto the scene. I would say Eva Linke's entrance was more of a strong wave. It was as if one day, this beautiful blonde just suddenly appeared like a sprite with all this infectious energy and...
Navigating Post-Pandemic Work Style: How Cultural Shifts Forever Change How We Dress
Since the dawn of time, fashion has visually told the stories of our history as a society because world events and fashion have an unbreakable symbiotic relationship. Unlike reading about history, fashion is visceral and relatable. It’s one of the few ways...
No Problem Can Be Solved From The Same Consciousness That Created It: Why Your Wardrobe Struggles Continue
When I returned from my summer blogging hiatus last year, I shared a post about how I was learning how to do less while achieving the same results. It was a hard lesson taught to me during the pandemic because that’s what the stress and tension will do to just...
Building a Wardrobe Capsule As You Go: Mrs. Boundless Packs for a Business Trip
You might remember Mrs. Boundless, the client I helped pack for a trip to Slovenia a few weeks ago. While she was away on her trip, she checked in with me about our next project, a business trip she has in June which was to be part of her general spring wardrobe...
Fashion for Women in STEM Leadership Roles: Building a Capsule for a Tall Engineer in a Male-Dominated Workplace
This post is dedicated to all the women in STEM; to all of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics gals who asked for a chemistry set and maybe got a Barbie, who held firm to their goals despite feeling like they were getting pushed out of the way due to...
Facebook Member of the Month: Marian M
I have no memory of when Marian M, May's Facebook Group Member of the Month, joined our robust Facebook community of women. All I remember was this pleasant person named Marian suddenly appearing in my feed with encouraging comments, questions, and suggestions. ...
Recent Purchases and Looks: How I Make My Wardrobe Work for Different Situations
You may have noticed my absence last week due to a family emergency. Unfortunately, that family emergency was my husband. As you may recall, back in 2021, he was rushed to the hospital when his heart suddenly started beating very quickly at around 200 beats per...