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 […]
How to Embrace Your Perfect Summer Style
Summer is almost here. I am so glad! When summer hits, getting dressed can feel less like fun and more like survival. The heat, humidity, and constant sweating can turn even the best outfit into a regret. But here’s the good news. Choosing the right fabrics and silhouettes can completely change your experience. You don’t […]
How to Maintain Style as You Lose Weight
With the abundance of newer drug therapies out there, wellness coaches and apps, many people are either done losing weight or in the process of losing weight. I think this is a good trend because a healthy weight is healthier! But how do you dress when you are losing weight, and your weight fluctuates each […]
Everyone: Some Easy Ways to Look Taller and Slimmer Without Losing Pounds
If you went up to the average person on the street and asked: What would you like to change about your appearance? You might get all kinds of answers, such as remove my wrinkles, lose weight, look taller, or have hair. I think looking slimmer would be one of the most popular answers. I am […]
