Every year, I take the month of August off from blogging. I still see clients, so if you are one or want to be one, I will still be available, but after months of coming up with content for this blog, I enjoy a break. I also use this month off to focus on larger work projects. I’ll be back after Labor Day rested and ready to discuss fall. To give you some blog reading in the meantime, I am sharing some popular past blog posts for you to read again. This time, however, it’s not just me sharing my favorites, I asked my staff to share theirs too.
STAFF PICKS BLOG POSTS: POSTS TO READ WHILE WE ARE ON SUMMER HIATUS
While we not only make a great team and happen to also be related—Beth is my younger sister and Rachel is our second cousin, we couldn’t be more diverse. We all have different lives, wardrobe needs and style preferences which is why all three of us sharing our top blog post bring something different to the table. Here are our staffs picks blog posts
BRIDGETTE
Personal Stylist, Founder & President
Age: 50
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Children: Childfree by Choice
BRIDGETTE’S BLOG PICKS
PRESENCING YOURSELF FULLY: BRINGING YOUR WHOLE SELF TO YOUR STYLE
Why I chose this post: what I like about this post is it celebrates women’s uniqueness and encourages them to express their true identities through their personal style, rather than conforming to societal expectations. Women’s style should not be confined to narrow, predefined categories that often diminish their rich and varied life experiences. Instead, I advocate for a more inclusive approach to fashion that allows women to embrace their true selves and unique stories. I also criticize the reductionist view of women’s fashion and calls for a broader, more diverse representation that supports women’s individuality and complexity.
HOW TO USE COLOR THEORY TO DISCOVER YOUR MOST FLATTERING COLORS
Why I chose this post: By far my most ambitious post I have ever written. In it, I provide an in-depth explanation of color theory by breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand segments to help readers grasp the foundational principles behind color theory and how it applies to seasonal color analysis and finding the most flattering colors to wear. My goal was highlight to the diversity of individual features and provide guidance on how to personalize color choices instead of a one-size-fits-all solution.
IF YOU WANT TO WEAR MORE IN YOUR WARDROBE YOU’VE GOT TO ELIMINATE
Why I chose this post: It highlights the importance of understanding and embracing your personal style. By eliminating pieces that don’t fit your style or that you don’t love, you make space for items that truly reflect who you are, leading to a more cohesive and enjoyable wardrobe. I have always believed that people know more about their style than they trust they do. I have said in the past that my job is less about telling someone what to wear than it is to pull it out of them and give them the confidence to trust their instincts Women know more about their style than they believe and in this case of this client, Mrs. Serene, I witnessed first hand my beliefs in action because she basically performed a wardrobe edit on herself through the process of eliminating and learning to trust herself.
RACHEL
Assistant Stylist & Social Media Manager
Age: 33
Location: Windsor, CO
Children: Two sons, ages 2 and 5
If you are a client, you know Rachel. She is my right hand and interfaces on administrative client work, helps manage our client boards, and ensures I check my email. In addition, Rachel manages our social media posts, particularly on our Instagram account as well as our LiketoKnow.IT account.
RACHEL’S BLOG PICKS
BORED BY YOUR GO-TO LOOKS? WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR WARDROBE HAS BECOME OVERLY SANITIZED
Why Rachel chose this post: Like most people, Rachel is a confessed creature of habit and her wardrobe heavily reflects that. She a closet full of clothing, but in reality, probably needs about 7 different outfits because she wears the same things week after week. She feels this article gives good and useful information to allow for a slight reset on how you view clothing especially when adding new pieces to your wardrobe.
WHY WOMEN TRY TO CHANGE THEIR STYLE, EVEN WHEN THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT
Why Rachel chose this post: This came close to being one of my picks so I am glad Rachel chose it as one of hers, which completely fascinated her. She said that in a world so focused on material possessions and people always wanting what we don’t have, she appreciated the advice to be content in your wardrobe if it’s working for you. Rachel is truly a minimalist in the way she thinks, especially in recent years when it comes to shopping for clothing. She has not felt the need to truly update her wardrobe in a few years and feels content with that feeling after reading this article. Rachel has a group of outfits that she consistently wears, and they work well for her mundane lifestyle of being a mom of two toddlers who occasionally go out to eat with friends.
ELEVATING YOUR STYLE: HOW TO LEARN ABOUT AND SHOP BETTER BRANDS WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO THEM
Why Rachel chose this post: Rachel loves this blog because it truly felt like it was written for her. Living in an area of Colorado where shopping is incredibly limited, the only department store even remotely close to her is a Macy’s and it’s about 20 minutes away. Because of this, she does everything in her power to never step foot into a retail store, which she finds sad considering her degree is in Apparel and Merchandising. On paper, she thinks she looks like she should love in-person shopping, but in reality she finds it incredibly depressing. For the past five years Rachel has relied heavily on Poshmark for her purchases and working for BRSG has 100% opened her eyes to better brands, but the best thing she has done to aid in her resale shopping strategy is to visit Nordstrom, Saks, and Neiman Marcus when she has the opportunity to take the trip and while there, tries on the high-end brands that she is interested in and tracks the size each category. When hopping resale, Rachel knows exactly what size she will be.
BETH
Backend Board Manager
Age: 48
Location: Wantage, NJ
Children: Three kids, ages 16, 19, and 20
I refer to Beth as our ghost in the machine because her time is spent behind the scenes. She plays an important role keeping our client wardrobe boards up to date by processing forms and managing the submissions we get from our clients.
BETH’S BLOG PICKS
NEXT-LEVEL CLOSET PURGING: QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF IN ORDER TO BE MORE EFFECTIVE
Why Beth chose this post:
Despite being my sister, I have never helped Beth clean out her closet, and living in a home with way more space than I have, she has a closet that is likely equal to the size of the office in my apartment. As I like to say, a house is like a handbag, the bigger it is, the more stuff you put inside it. Beth has the luxury of space that has, fortunately as well as unfortunately, allowed her to be less strident about getting into her closet to purge it. Sound familiar? Who knows what is in there but she says with recent weight loss, she plans on using the tips in this blog post to figure out what’s worth holding onto and what’s not.
WHEN YOU LOOK GOOD YOU FEEL GOOD, AND THAT MAKES YOU DO BETTER
Why Beth chose this post: Beth likes this article because it takes a holistic view of personal appearance, connecting how looking good can positively affect self-esteem, mood, and overall performance. She has noted how looking good has impacted so many aspects of her life and how her mood improves with confidence, even if it is just wearing matching underwear. The post contains relatable, real-life applicability and emphasizes the importance of finding what makes each person feel good about themselves, rather than adhering to generic beauty standards.
DEFRIZZING MY MENOPAUSAL HAIR: HOW I REMAPPED MY HAIRCARE AND SAVED MY HAIR FROM DRY, FRIZZY, BREAKAGE
Why Beth chose this post: Like most women going through menopause, Beth could very much relate to this story. While I went through hair changes that resulted in a temporary period of wavy hair, Beth suffered for a period after being hospitalized with COVID with temporary hair loss that caused tremendous stress and a remapping of her entire hair routine. Beth felt the article acknowledges the emotional aspect of dealing with menopausal hair changes, offering a compassionate approach that makes readers feel understood and less alone in their struggles.
SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER!
It has been such a pleasure checking in with you every week and I wish you a wonderful remainder of your summer. I will see you in September!
