It’s News: Argyle is Hot!
I’ve already been out scouring the stores, and wherever I go, I see it: the Argyle print! The die-hard classics among us will scoff and say it was never out. But for the rest of us who dip our toes in trends, it is a breath of fresh air. Of course, as your Carmel Personal […]
LIttle Girl Dress to Sophisticated Lady
Styles come and go. Sometimes they are good, and sometimes they are horrendous. A common example that I have gotten snared in is the midi floral dress. They were/are everywhere. Who doesn’t love a little floral, feminine print in our favorite color such as pink, blue or purple? As a Carmel Wardrobe Stylist, I have […]
Planning Casual Outfits with Intention
If you are like me at all, you don’t give much thought to your casual outfits. They are often a last-minute choice: whatever is not in the laundry. You throw it on and go. That is changing as more casual pieces continue to be center stage and what we wear from gym to date night, […]
How to Pack Light Without Looking Like You Did!
Fall is a heavy traveling season for many people. You may be like me in that each time you travel, you make a mental note–I need to take fewer items. This is especially true because many of us carry on our luggage to save a few bucks at the airport. For this Carmel Personal Stylist […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer and Accessories – A Great Combination
Accessories are the icing on the cake – for both men and women. But for some of us, they are not front and center as we put together our outfits. But they should be! Because not every outfit we wear is exciting, memorable or even outstanding. But carefully selected accessories — and I am including […]