Dolly Was True to Herself Her Whole Life!
All, this week is a little special since we recently lost one of the loved and celebrated country and pop music stars. My esteemed colleague and friend, Aileen Lane, wrote this blog post. With her permission, I am posting it on my blog! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. In Remembrance of […]
Advice to My Younger Self!
This is a blog about what I’ve learned about styling and image over the years. I’ve been a Carmel Personal Stylist since 2017, and before that I was in the beauty industry as a makeup artist and stylist. Here’s what I would tell my younger self. Carmel Personal Stylist Advice to My Younger Self No. […]
Loafers: We all need one in our wardrobe!
My husband showed me an interesting article in The New York Times this week. It was about loafers versus sneakers. I guess in one office in Manhattan, younger workers were noticing all of the older employees wearing sneakers with their suits and business casual – they changed to loafers. Interesting, right? Even if you’re not […]
Don’t Forget Large Department Stores!
My last blog discussed the advantages of local boutiques in building your wardrobe. This blog looks at another option: large department stores. As an Indiana Wardrobe Stylist, I do shop with clients at large department stores as well. One of my favorites in town is Nordstrom. It offers a wide selection of brands, styles, and […]
Need Some Wardrobe Pizzaz? Try a Local Boutique
Lola Blue is a local boutique in my neighborhood. It epitomizes unique pieces you will love. Most people don’t need more clothes—they need the right clothes. That’s one of the biggest reasons I love introducing Indiana Wardrobe Stylist clients to carefully selected local boutiques. The difference starts with the shopping experience. Big box […]
March into Fall with Style!
I took these photos at a recent Nordstrom Fashion Show for Influencers. They show many ways you can start to change up your style as we leave summer for fall. Some are very on trend, like the lace shorts and midi skirt. I purchased the pink Cing a Cept shirt above because I have […]
The Many Types of Suits to Buy
One of the most common Carmel Personal Stylist questions I hear from clients is, “Should I buy a bespoke suit, order a made-to-measure suit, or simply alter one off the rack?” The answer depends on your budget, your body shape, and how often you wear a suit. Understanding the differences can save you thousands of […]
Easy Ways to Improve Your Style
Sometimes I think we put the cart before the horse when it comes to style because it is much more than the clothes we choose to wear every day. We all need to revisit the basics of style and image from time to time. That can mean many things, but to me, we need the […]
Look Your Best at a Multi-Event Wedding
As a Carmel Personal Stylist for more than 13 years, I have styled many clients for weddings, including mothers of the bride and groom, as well as other members of the wedding party. While it has often been just about the formal gown, shoes, purse, makeup, and jewelry, lately, wedding clients are asking for more […]
Happy July 4th!
Happy 4th of July, Beth Divine Style Followers. Photo by Conner Scott McManus. Today we will celebrate a monumental day. It’s the 4th of July and 250 years since our country first published the Declaration of Independence and established our new nation. This month I have been reaching 1776 by David McCullough. It amazed me […]
