As a stylist, people often send me their style, fashion, wardrobe, shopping, or money saving (it is my super power you know) questions. Here's one such question that has come up recently: “What are appropriate boot/skirt height ratios? For example, what lengths work best for booties, over the knee/thigh highs, and mid-calf boots?” Here’s my answer: It’s definitely boot … [Read more...]
How I Keep Crazy to a Minimum During the Holidays
You made it through Thanksgiving, but it's not over yet! The holiday season is still in full swing and there's still plenty of shopping, cooking and family time left in the year, but it doesn't have to be stressful. Here are some tips to save you from snatching your hair out during the holiday hustle and bustle: Travel - This is one of my biggest crazy makers (as Hubs and I … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Get the Most out of Black Friday Shopping
It's that time again! Thanksgiving is next week and what follows is one of the biggest shopping days of the year; Black Friday! The Friday after Thanksgiving is the official start of the Christmas shopping season and is often met with excitement over steeply reduced prices and once a year deals. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of Black Friday shopping and opt for the less … [Read more...]
Holiday Party Wardrobe Essentials
Last week we talked about how to rock your office holiday party AND keep your job, so this week's holiday party fashion tips are for the more fun non work-related soirees. Festive fashion doesn't have to be stressful. Use these tips as a guide to mix, match and stay fly all holiday season long! Statement Necklaces: Whether it's chunky beads, stones or strings of pearls, … [Read more...]
Movie Review: Why Beyond The Lights Goes Beyond my Expectations
Last night I had the pleasure of attending a screening of the upcoming movie, 'Beyond the Lights' starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Nate Parker. I'd seen the previews and was only mildly intersted in checking out. When I found out that the director, Gina Prince-Bythewood is the genius behind one of my all time favorite movies 'Love and Basketball' as well as the Secret Life of Bees, … [Read more...]
8 Things You Shouldn’t Share on Social Media
Social media is great. When used properly, social networks allow us to stay connected with family and friends or re-connect with those who we’ve lost contact with. As business owners it allows us to expand our client base and reach people we otherwise wouldn’t be able to. However, when used improperly, social media can be an outlet for bullying, addiction, affairs, and can even … [Read more...]
Holiday Party Season: Dress Codes Decoded
White tie, creative black tie, semi-formal... What does it all mean? As a stylist, I get a lot of calls for help deciphering the dress codes on party invitations. This post is about demystifying the most popular dress codes to help you avoid those Code Red moments. White Tie: One of the most formal dress codes in the 'book' and is typically an evening dress code. It is … [Read more...]
What’s in a Name: What do Your Kids Call You?
Over the weekend I had the pleasure of meeting some really great people. One of which was a very nice woman and her adorable daughter who was about 5. After spending more time with them, I noticed that the little girl would address her mom by her first name. Not one to question anyone else's parenting choices, although I didn't ask about it, I definitely thought it was odd. For … [Read more...]
Back to Basics: The Building Blocks of a Fab Wardrobe
When I'm working with clients to get their wardrobe in shape, the question that I'm asked the most is: "What are some key pieces I should ALWAYS have in my closet?" The following is a list of some all-season workhorse items that you should absolutely have in your style arsenal. These are classic items that will outlive trends and can easily multitask. Use these as your base … [Read more...]
The Lazy Natural: Chic Head Wrap Looks (How-to Videos)
A few weeks ago I shared a couple of snaps of myself rockin' one of my favorites 'hairstyles', the head wrap. People often ask me how I wrap my scarves. One particularly insensitive coworker once asked “Your head wraps… how the hell do you do that?” After which he began to explain to me how “civilized” Indian tribes adorned their heads... *insert blank stare here*. Strange and … [Read more...]
What I Learned About Life from Candy Crush
When I'm bored or just need to give my brain a rest from all this doggone thinking, I play the popular and addictive game Candy Crush. As I was playing today, I realized just how un-bothered I am when I lose a game or have to wait hours upon hours for more lives. I got to thinkin' (dang brain), how much less stressed out would I be if I could be this unfazed in other areas … [Read more...]
Let it Go! How Cutting My Hair was Just the Start
Sometimes we need to let something go in order to move forward and become the best versions of ourselves. In 2009, I needed to let go of my hair. Anyone who has known me for more than a nanosecond will know that I'm a Diva (capital "D"). I had also, for too long, relied too much on my hair. Don't get me wrong, I loved my hair. Having the ability to wrap it or put it in a … [Read more...]
After the Storm: Repairing Your Relationship After Trust is Broken
There are many reasons that trust can be broken in a marriage. Any circumstance where one partner is keeping secrets form the other can be cause for trust to be lost. When this happens, whether it be an affair, abuse, financial issues, etc., in order to work it out and move forward, the offending party has some work to do. If you're the one who messed up, here are a few ways … [Read more...]
Fab Fall Finds under $50
Last week we talked about the coming change of seasons and the change in fashion that comes along with it. So now that you know how to transition your summer clothes into fall, let's talk about shopping. This week, I'm on a mission to help you transition into fall rockin' the hottest styles, that wont bust your budget. Check out some of falls chicest (is that a word? It is … [Read more...]
6 Tips that Will Help You Save Time Every Single Day
You know the drill; wake up at the crack of dawn, get the kids to school, commute to work, work an 8-12 hour day, commute home... You get the picture. Even for the folks who work from home, there can be so many activities that suck time from your day. Our lives are often filled to the brim with the things we have to do and there's little room left for the things we want to … [Read more...]