One of my greatest joys is seeing how powerful the work I do is. The positive impact it has on women’s lives as they discover who they are and learn to express their style in an authentic way that makes them look fabulous and feel great. Here is Michelle’s story in her own words…
Having spent years working with clients in their wardrobes and helping them find their individual style, what I’ve noticed is that too frequently what’s in our wardrobe is related to the past, and not to the future. When you think about moving forward in life, moving towards your goals and dreams, then your wardrobe needs…
Are you stuck in a style rut? Are you bored with your style? How do you get out of that style rut? The first question to ask is how did you get into the style rut in the first place? Too Many of the Same Kinds of Garments One of the most common reasons you…
Back with Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe in this video to discuss another reader question about how to find and develop your unique style. In this video we talk about how style changes and grows as our lives change – from working to retired. From office to motherhood or motherhood back to the office.…
If you have a relaxed dressing style how do you still be yourself if you work in a corporate business environment? This is the topic of Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and my podcast episode. Why are you expected to dress more formally anyway? Rather than consider corporate dress codes as an imposed restriction…
After watching an interview with Daniel Levy, creator, and actor in Schitt’s Creek where he said: “Wardrobe is probably the most important element in storytelling, outside of actually writing, because we, as people, say so much about who we are and what we believe in, and what we want, and what we think of ourselves,…
How to Find Your Signature Style? What’s Your Signature Style? Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I have discussed this before here in a video post. Many people have commented that they notice that I always wear a necklace, and normally a larger scale necklace. The big necklace has become my signature piece. They…
I love being inspired by my blog readers styles. I met the author, Lisa of this blog post in Chicago a couple of years ago at an Evolve Your Style lunch and think that her style is inspirational for many who want to become more creative in how they put together their outfits. I asked…
Have you heard of the 100 day outfit challenge? It’s where you shop your wardrobe and for 100 days, you wear a different outfit each day from what you already own in your wardrobe. You can wear the same garment twice, just not the same complete outfit twice. It’s a challenge to shop your wardrobe…
If you’re a fan of the TV show Nailed It, all about home cooks attempting to make hugely complex cakes…. when I’m giving feedback here, about having nailed your outfit, I mean that your outfit is so much better than any of those cakes turned out! Instead, I’m here to offer you tips to help…
It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I write this post. The news earlier this week that a beloved colleague, friend and mentor, author Brenda Kinsel had passed away shocked me and the whole image consulting world along with her devoted fans. It is hard to believe such a vibrant soul with such a…
Do you prefer to stand out from the crowd or the people around you (where you work, live) with your style, or do you prefer to blend in and not be so noticeable as you prefer not to get any comments or attract attention? Is it more important to stand out and make a statement…
I was asked recently on a 7 Steps to Style webinar if I’d share more “interpretation” of personality style with my outfit photos. Just to help those of you who are trying to learn to read clothing more effectively some tips on what elements of each piece might belong to each personality style category. If…
What’s a Personal Brand Anyway? According to Amazon Founder, Jeff Bezos, “A personal brand is what others say about you when you’re not in the room”. It’s the impression others have of you, your personality, your competency, your credibility. Your personal brand is unique to you and is a combination of your skills and experience…
Apparently, internet years are a bit like dog years, where each standard Gregorian year is equivalent to 7 years on the internet because technology moves so quickly. Today Inside Out Style turns 13 (in human years) and 91 in internet years, which makes me feel like quite the granny as a blogger! As a thank-you…
Let me start this post with a caveat I’m assuming that you’re not on the poverty line, but that you most likely have a clothes budget that isn’t extravagant by any means. I often hear from people that they don’t have the kind of money you need (in their minds) to spend on clothes to…
After over 14 years of spending time in the wardrobes of women from all around the world, of different ages and occupations, the common theme I’ve discovered is that the very best wardrobes of the women who are most stylish are built over time. One shopping trip will not get you the wardrobe of your…
In This Video 0.10 Is it perceived as more friendly and open to blend in with others or be more toned down? Should I be more unique as it relates to my personality? 4.13 I’ve got lots of one-off pieces in my wardrobe but nothing goes with anything? How do I think about my wardrobe…
Most of us wear 20% of our clothes 80% of the time (the old pareto principle). This weekend’s style challenge is aimed at getting you to wear more than that 20%. To help you get more value from the garments lurking in your wardrobe. In keeping with my post on the one question you need…
This weekend, your style challenge is to go to the back of your drawers, shelves and wardrobe, fossick around and find something that you had forgotten about (or haven’t worn in ages) and wear it. It could be anything in your wardrobe, from a garment to an accessory. Style it up (or if you’ve…
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss aspects of shopping for clothes that you may never have thought of before in this video. What is really going on with ourselves psychologically when we are shopping? All of Us Shop Some of us have a good relationship with shopping, whilst others have a more…
