Alright, friend. You know I love spilling the tea on what to put on your shopping list for the season and how to round out your wardrobe. But today, we need to talk about what to cut out. No, I’m not talking about retiring your worn out skinny jeans or trashing any hidden gems from your high school days. I’m talking about 5 common mistakes you might be making with your wardrobe.   In today’s episode, we’re going to have some real talk about 5 missteps that might be getting in the way of you...

Hey friend! We’ve got a good one for Q&A Thursday today. Our friend, Alyson, sent in a voice memo recently asking me to walk her through choosing the most flattering necklines. And, as always, I’m going to personalize my answer to the best of my ability so you can confidently pick your perfect tops, too!   There are at least 25 different neckline styles to choose from! So I rounded up 4 rules or guidelines to support you with finding your best styles, shapes, and lengths and I think at...

As an image consultant, I’m always watching out for trends. Color and style trends, yes. But even more importantly, I’m looking out for common themes, frustrations, and pain points among my clients, podcast listeners, and email community. There’s been a trend happening over the past month or so that I can’t brush under the rug. I’ve had multiple women complain to me recently that they‘ve been struggling with impulse shopping from the Instagram swipe up feature.   And friend, I get it! As a...

Today’s Q&A Thursday episode feels very special, not only because we’re talking about maternity wear just days before Mother’s Day, but because I received two nearly identical questions from two different podcast listeners on this topic! Our friends, Amber and Molly, both reached out to me recently to say they’re both starting to try for baby #1 and wondering how to revamp their wardrobes strategically for pregnancy and postpartum. How amazing is that?   First, I want to say how excited...

Oh friend, I have a treat for you today. My client, Michelle Hadley, is an incredible single mama and social media influencer who went through a season of feeling like she lost a piece of herself. Earlier this year, she reached out to me for help and it was a JOY to not only create a custom Personal Color Palette for her, but for her daughter, Evy, as well.   Michelle sent me the kindest audio testimonial several weeks ago and made a comment in her email that there was so much more she...

Welcome back to Part II of our summer shorts series! I received 2 listener questions recently around styling shorts for summer. So I decided we’d answer them as Part I and Part II. Last week, in episode 135, we talked about dressing up your shorts for a polished look and today, we’re addressing a question from our friend, Caroline, about how to choose the right inseam length to flatter your body’s proportions and create the Golden Mean effect with your shorts. Don’t worry, I’ll explain what...

As an image consultant and style coach, I have the privilege of working with a variety of women. Some absolutely love to shop and others, not so much. No matter which camp you fall into, we all deal with the same struggles when shopping online: receiving purchases in the mail that just don’t fit properly.   It can be so frustrating! How are you supposed to guarantee a good fit when you can’t try something on first?   Well, in today’s episode I’m revealing my 1 MUST when shopping online....

It’s shorts season! Well, almost. But if you’re anything like me and our friend, Cindy, you’re already dreaming up some stylish short outfits for the months ahead. And today, I’m answering a question she sent in about how to dress up this beloved summer staple and make your shorts look a little more polished!   Join us as we tackle 8 different ways to dress up your shorts. There’s bound to be at least one approach that will resonate with you and take your summer shorts to the next level. I...

It’s Earth Day, friend! As someone who’s all about buying less, but better, I’m an advocate for ethical fashion and sustainable shopping. But I definitely don’t consider myself to be an expert. And I’ll be honest, sometimes the thought of searching for more sustainable clothing and accessories feels like more trouble than it’s worth. As women, we face so many pressures already. Do we really need to add eco-conscious shopping to the list?   Well, my incredible guest, Anita Thomas, says yes...

Welcome back to HER Style Podcast! It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another Q&A episode. I can’t believe how well this one lined up. A week ago, I was out of listener questions in the queue. But I had a plan to share what’s on my spring shopping list on Monday’s episode. Well, don’t you know, I received a question from our friend, Heather, asking how to choose which wardrobe items to focus on first when you’re ready to revamp your wardrobe. I mean… How perfect is that?   I...

Things are about to get crazy, friend. In just 2 weeks, we’re moving out of what’s been our home for the past 15 years. It’s bittersweet and —if you’ve ever moved, then you know— it’s also a little stressful. But we also just kicked off the latest round of my group coaching program, HER Style Collective, last week! And as I was welcoming the members into the program on our kick-off call, I realized something…. I want to refresh my own spring/summer wardrobe, too!   So I’ve decided to...

Breaking news… I’ve been wearing short sleeves this week!!! Okay, I probably shouldn’t have led with “breaking news”, but I am very excited that the weather’s been warming up, we’ve had a couple of sunny days, my son’s baseball season is officially underway, and the transition into warmer weather is in full swing! I think it’s time to pack up my winter sweaters and boots and officially step into spring.   Now, I don’t wear a lot of black, not because I don’t love it, but because it doesn’t...

Wow, friend! I feel like I just opened doors yesterday and we’ve already reached the LAST day to enroll in the Spring 2024 round of HER Style Collective, my 90-day group coaching program to help you buy less, shop smarter, and build a wardrobe you love. You can get all the details and join us at herstylellc.com/collective. There are a couple of spots left!   I hope that you will jump into this round with us. You will be fully supported in learning your style foundations — what flatters you...

Whether you’ve been listening to HER Style Podcast for a while now or if this is your first episode, there’s something you need to know if you’re on a mission to build a wardrobe you love: Your Foundations of Style.   I’ve mentioned them many times, but today, we’re giving this essential first step the attention it deserves. Your Style Foundations dictate every decision you’re going to make on the journey of buying less and shopping smarter. And today’s question is about which one is the...

Hey friend! I told you I had a big announcement today and I’m not going to make you wait one more second to hear it… Doors are OPEN to the Spring 2024 round of HER Style Collective! That’s right! The next round of my group coaching program is officially enrolling and will be kicking-off on Thursday, April 11th.   During this 90-day program, I will walk you through my step-by-step system to buy less, shop smarter, and build a wardrobe you LOVE. You’ll uncover all of your Style Foundations —...

Surprise! It’s Q&A FRIDAY this week, because friend, it’s been a doozy. I’m normally a half glass full kinda gal but this has been a “when it rains it pours” kind of week around here. So here’s hoping that this episode is arriving in your ears better late than never. And I do think it’ll be worth the wait.   It’s been a while since we’ve covered the topic of closet organization. And as the days are getting longer, I’m definitely feeling more motivated to do a bit of spring cleaning! If...

There’s been a running theme inside the winter round of HER Style Collective. Quite a few of the women I’ve had the pleasure of coaching inside this 90-day group program came in feeling extremely dissatisfied with what’s in their closets. One of them made a remark that “It would be easier to burn it all down at this point”. I wonder if you’re feeling the same way?   Friend, believe me. I know that pain. I think this can be especially difficult once you start doing the work to dial-in your...

I often end up being the dressiest person in the room. It’s not because I’m so fancy…Okay, it might be that a little bit. But it’s really because I LOVE wearing dresses and skirts. I’m much more comfortable in a dress, especially in the spring and summer when I don’t want to put on shorts. I think there’s almost nothing worse than your legs melting into a hot metal chair and getting stuck. No, thank you. I’ll take a light, airy skirt any day of the week, especially in summer.   It also...

For someone who is not about chasing trends, I really do enjoy putting together my bi-annual Trend Reports for you! I love browsing the larger-than-life looks from the runways, keeping my eyes peeled for recurring themes — some of which I’ve already heard about from my go-to sources like Vogue, WWD, and Pantone — some of which I spot all on my own. And this season, I have to tell you how excited I am about what’s trending! There are dozens of pretty and practical options. I bet you might even...

Friend, I feel like we’ve been solving so many common style dilemmas here on the podcast lately. I mean, I guess that’s the purpose of the whole show and it’s what I’m always striving to do! But I love the questions you’ve been submitting. We’ve been getting down to a lot of the big roadblocks like makeup color matching, developing your personal style, dressing in ways that flatter you, and today’s Q&A Thursday episode is no different.   I received a fantastic question from our friend,...

Hey there! We are going back to the basics today, my friend! I want to revisit the topic of defining your signature style. This is the most critical first step in building a wardrobe you love. It’s also an aspect of getting dressed that I see a lot of women struggling with.   Rather than taking the time to self-reflect and figure out how we want our wardrobes to look and feel, it seems easier to copy everyone else’s style. Or you might love so many different types of outfits and brands that...

Spring is on its way! Can you feel it? Easter and Mother’s Day are just around the corner, flowers will be blooming soon, and there are about to be way more opportunities to get out in the fresh air and take advantage of some beautiful photo ops. This might be the perfect time to start planning your next family photoshoot. But…   WHAT should you wear?! And not just you! If you’re planning a photoshoot for your whole family, you want to coordinate everyone’s outfits without being too matchy...

I’m going to venture to guess that there are some fashion risks you are not willing to take. Maybe it’s an outdated faux pas like wearing white after Labor Day. (We already addressed my thoughts on this in episode #101, by the way.) But I want to empower you to feel confident in putting your outfits and colors together, to wear what you like, and to let go of the rules you don’t even know why you’re following in the first place!   So today, we’re diving into my favorite topic: color! And...

I’ve been chomping at the bit to answer today’s Q&A Thursday question since it came in. It is SO, so good! Our friend, Therese, reached out to ask about the difference between having a signature silhouette (or style) and simply dressing the same all the time. And I think this is the most brilliant question.   What IS the difference? How can you strike that delicate balance between having a dialed-in look and letting your look become played out? How do you stick to your style but still...