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How to Shop: 3 Steps to Choose Clothing You Will Love and Sparkle In For Years

Posted by on Jun 20, 2018 in Blog, Closet, Personal Power, Shopping, Style | Comments Off on How to Shop: 3 Steps to Choose Clothing You Will Love and Sparkle In For Years

In this video, I walk you through my steps to shop and choose clothing you will love.

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My Thoughts on Color, Style and Aligning to Your Spiritual Core

Posted by on Nov 9, 2017 in Blog, Closet, Colour Analysis, Following Your Passion, Hair, Personal Power, Shopping, Style | Comments Off on My Thoughts on Color, Style and Aligning to Your Spiritual Core

I believe the most important thing about all of us is who we are at our core, who we are when we strip away everything we’ve gathered on the physical, strip away our thoughts, beliefs, emotions and energies that are not serving us and therefore are not truths. Who are we? Who are you?
It is when we tap into this core dimension of ourselves that we can awaken to aligning our body, mind, emotions and energy to who we are, feel naturally blissful and therefore naturally attract things that are in harmony with who we are.

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How to Use a Color Analysis Reference – Swatch Wallet, Color Strip or Shopping My Colors App

Posted by on Nov 26, 2016 in Blog, Closet, Colour Analysis | Comments Off on How to Use a Color Analysis Reference – Swatch Wallet, Color Strip or Shopping My Colors App

In this blog, I share with you how to use a colour analysis reference (swatch wallet, colour strip and the free Shopping My Colors phone app). A colour analysis reference is a guide for your best colours while shopping for makeup, clothing and accessories.

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5 Questions To An Outfit That Looks Fantastic On You / Does This Outfit Suit Me?

Posted by on Nov 17, 2016 in Blog, Closet, Personal Power, Shopping, Style | Comments Off on 5 Questions To An Outfit That Looks Fantastic On You / Does This Outfit Suit Me?

Have you ever stood in a fitting room or in front of a mirror at home asking the common question “Does this outfit look good on me”? In the video in this blog, I share with you 5 questions you can ask yourself to immediately solve this question for you.

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A Small Purse and a Nut Allergy Don’t Go Together

Posted by on Jul 30, 2016 in Blog, Closet, Personal Power, Shopping, Style | Comments Off on A Small Purse and a Nut Allergy Don’t Go Together

Have you ever carried one of those cute and small clutch purses with you to a wedding, party or other fun social event? They are so fabulous and really provide a stylish accent to an evening look. One exception — if you have a severe nut allergy like myself, you likely already know that a small purse and a nut allergy simply don’t go together.

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I Don’t Wear Black Clothing

Posted by on Jul 7, 2016 in Closet, Colour Analysis, Shopping, Style | Comments Off on I Don’t Wear Black Clothing

I don’t wear black clothing. I choose not to wear black because I want to appear as vibrant as possible every day.

In the video in this blog, I answer a common question I receive about wearing your best colors head to toe.

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What Patterns Work For You? Not Knowing May Be Making Your Clothing Wear You

Posted by on Feb 17, 2016 in Blog, Closet, Shopping, Style | Comments Off on What Patterns Work For You? Not Knowing May Be Making Your Clothing Wear You

There are three key ingredients to every pattern to assess and match with you. If one or more of these ingredients does not align with you, your pattern choices could easily overpower and wear you.

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3 Key Ingredients to a Great Scarf for You – How to Choose a Scarf

Posted by on Dec 12, 2015 in Blog, Closet, Shopping, Style | Comments Off on 3 Key Ingredients to a Great Scarf for You – How to Choose a Scarf

Do you know how to select a scarf that gives off your best?

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Should You Match Your Clothing Colors With Your Hair Color?

Posted by on Dec 11, 2015 in Blog, Closet, Colour Analysis, Going Gray, Hair | Comments Off on Should You Match Your Clothing Colors With Your Hair Color?

Are you of the mindset that your clothing color choices should go with or match your hair color?

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Does This Color Look Good on Me?

Posted by on Mar 3, 2015 in Blog, Closet, Colour Analysis, Personal Power, Shopping, Style | Comments Off on Does This Color Look Good on Me?

While I am out shopping, I commonly see people trying on various clothing items asking someone else or standing in front of a mirror asking: Does this color look good on me?

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Here’s Why You Should Own a Cardigan…

Posted by on Jan 30, 2015 in Blog, Closet, Shopping, Style | Comments Off on Here’s Why You Should Own a Cardigan…

Here’s 5 reasons why every woman should have at least one cardigan in their wardrobe.

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5 Steps To Cure A Style Rut Forever

Posted by on Jan 13, 2015 in Blog, Closet, Colour Analysis, Personal Power, Shopping, Style | Comments Off on 5 Steps To Cure A Style Rut Forever

If you are displaying some or all of the above signs and symptoms, there is no need to panic or feel overwhelmed. A style rut is quite common and is easily cured by following these 5 easy and efficient steps.

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Quiz: Does Your Home Look Better Than You?

Posted by on Dec 12, 2014 in Blog, Closet, Personal Power, Shopping, Style | Comments Off on Quiz: Does Your Home Look Better Than You?

I enjoy watching home design reality television shows. It is fascinating when the show features a participant who is eagerly decorating their home to be a magnificent and modern showpiece of beauty, while their own personal appearance choices — to put it lightly — do not give off their best.

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Two Steps to Customize the Little Black Dress for You This Holiday Party Season

Posted by on Dec 3, 2014 in Blog, Closet, Colour Analysis, Shopping, Style | Comments Off on Two Steps to Customize the Little Black Dress for You This Holiday Party Season

When we begin exploring the benefits of color analysis, the key question that comes up is should you have a little black dress in your closet, whether black is in your seasonal color palette or not?

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Let Your Style Be Your Gateway to Living Authentically

Posted by on Nov 29, 2014 in Blog, Closet, Following Your Passion, Personal Power, Shopping, Style | Comments Off on Let Your Style Be Your Gateway to Living Authentically

How did I start stepping out on my current path to living more authentically? I have come to realize my style choices played a major role in my journey. I know this may seem ridiculous, but, hear me out.

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5 Steps to Efficiently Tackle Discount Racks This Black Friday

Posted by on Nov 27, 2014 in Blog, Closet, Colour Analysis, Shopping, Style | Comments Off on 5 Steps to Efficiently Tackle Discount Racks This Black Friday

Here are five easy ways to efficiently tackle the discount racks on Black Friday while ensuring you are choosing clothing that represents the best you.

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Are You Wearing A Costume On Dates?

Posted by on Nov 3, 2014 in Closet, Colour Analysis, Personal Power, Shopping | Comments Off on Are You Wearing A Costume On Dates?

A reminder from a friend – costumes are for Halloween.

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This Dress Was Expensive, Therefore I Should Keep It …

Posted by on Sep 2, 2014 in Closet, Colour Analysis, Personal Power, Shopping | Comments Off on This Dress Was Expensive, Therefore I Should Keep It …

Are you keeping, or even worse, wearing an article of clothing that does not show off the best YOU because of the label on the item or because you originally paid a lot of money for the item?

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I Have Nothing To Wear!

Posted by on Mar 3, 2014 in Blog, Closet, Colour Analysis, Personal Power, Shopping | Comments Off on I Have Nothing To Wear!

“When a woman says, ‘I have nothing to wear!’, what she really means is, there’s nothing here for who I’m supposed to be today.”― Caitlin Moran, How to Be a Woman

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Who Are You Taking Appearance Advice From?

Posted by on Jan 26, 2014 in Blog, Closet, Personal Power, Shopping | Comments Off on Who Are You Taking Appearance Advice From?

To prevent yourself from regretting clothing purchases based on someone else’s advice, here are 5 key questions to ask yourself when deciding who’s style advice you should actually listen to.

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