Do you know How to travel light with everything you need?

When planning a trip, our TO DO list is already so long. Packing is just ONE MORE  thing  to do! Have you ever tried to jam your entire closet in one suitcase? Sit on the luggage  to close it? or do you bring 6 suitcases for a 2 week car trip?

Years ago I remember going on a business trip abroad and realizing upon arrival that I had hung my jackets on the back of my bedroom door. I did not have one complete business suit. Things are easily forgotten if you do not take the time to plan it out. Whether you are packing for a few days or a week, it’s best to pack with a plan. So don’t be caught off guard. Here are a few things to consider when going on a trip.

CHECK THE WEATHER FORECAST

There is nothing worse than being dressed for the wrong season. I remember a trip to San Francisco in July, dreadfully cold. I had to buy a warm jacket and It wasn’t the most stylish thing I could find.  I don’t think I ever wore it again.  Read the rest of this entry

In my career as a Transformational Coach and Wardrobe Stylist, I have come across several categories of people.

= The ones who don’t have any idea what a Stylist does

= People who think Stylists are only for celebrities and are very envious

= Women who would love to have one but assume it’s not affordable.

The good news is that it is a small investment for a maximum impact.

Why you need a Stylist!

Are you going through a transition in your life? A wedding, a divorce, a recent pregnancy, a gender reassignment? Or are you just stuck in a rut? Read the rest of this entry

It easy to see how Clothing affects your confidence: I have always been fascinated by the Psychology of clothing. When people say that fashion and clothing are superficial, they are really saying that they have never experienced the benefits of being well dressed; A Better job, a promotion, higher salary…

I love people watching, after all being French, it’s in my DNA. You sit at a cafe and watch people stroll by. You can tell a lot about people, by the way they dress and present themselves. Today, we often mistake comfort for sloppiness. The German philosopher Hermann Lotze was the first to link behavior to dress in his book “Microcosmus” an essay concerning man and his relation to the world in 1856. In this book, Hermann Lotze stipulates that a person’s attitude is a direct reflection of the sensation he gets from his clothing. Men feel more powerful wearing suits and women feel more feminine wearing chiffon dresses for example. Read the rest of this entry

Have you ever stood in front of your wardrobe and told yourself “I Have Nothing To Wear”? Surely you have, most women go through this dilemma at one point of their life.

As a Wardrobe Stylist, I work with women and trans-women to assist them with Self Confidence, Image, Body Type and Creating a wardrobe that satisfies their lifestyle and personality.  

I am not a great baker but I love making chocolate mousse with strawberries.  It’s not difficult but you absolutely have to follow the recipe and the process. Otherwise, it’s a total disaster! You need a solid foundation. In this case, you need quality chocolate and you need to melt it in the proper way. Your wardrobe is similar, you need a solid foundation. Flattering pieces, in neutral colors, such as black, charcoal, navy or brown that best suit your skin tone. You also need staples such as jeans in the style that best suit your body type. 

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Our 20th century Fashion Icons are the epitome of Style.What is Style? We could say it is the expression of individualism mixed with charisma. 

Every time we stand in front of our closet to decide what to wear, our mood of the moment and our self image unconsciously comes into play.

Self confidence and style for some comes naturally. For others, it may take a little more effort. 

What do we see when looking at our 20th Century Fashion Icons such as Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy, Grace Kelly and Sophia Loren? These women were impeccable, elegant and always stylish.

Were they perfect? No, But they knew their body type, understood the concept of dressing and the importance of proportions. They knew how to create balance and they each developed their Signature Style. How did they do that? They did so by first understanding their assets and how to feature them.

Your Signature Style is a number of elements that people will recognize as being specific to you.

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Have you been following the Fashion blogs for the Spring-Summer 2019 Trends and colors?

The four major fashion capitals of the world are New York, London, Milan and Paris and each city holds fashion shows twice a year.
There is always a big fuss about the Fashion shows and new collections.

So much work is involved for thousands of professionals in the fashion industry. However, in terms of fashion shows, each designer has approximately 10 minutes to show his/her collection with compelling elements that will inspire, excite so that the main trends of his/her collection will be remembered. So it has to be dramatic and theatrical!

As we can see, the Spring-Summer 2019 trends will be joyful, uplifting and bold with 12 top stand out colors and 4 classic foundation neutrals. From neons to pastels, bold and rich hues that are almost autumnal as well as earth tones for sophistication and simplicity. 

The main colors that stand out are pinks and yellows. As for the trends, fashion is a constant come back. Some of the trends were popular last year and return with a little tweaking!

DRESSES – will be all about frills, bows, layers, ruching and ruffles. Everything we need to conceal our little imperfections. However, as you can notice, waists are cinched this season and the fabrics are very feminine.

PLEATS – Knife pleats are all the rage, short, long, culottes, very edgy or just a glimpse, always elegant and sophisticated.

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Everyone can look amazing in jeans if they find the right fit to feel confident and beautiful. Over the years, denim has evolved into the most versatile item of clothing in your closet. Every woman needs a great pair of denim, the indispensable wardrobe item. It is a challenge to find the perfect pair and many factors come into play. So once you have found the brand and style, stick to it. You will feel like a new woman. Herewith a few tips on how to find the perfect jeans.

= The stretch enables the jean to hug you in all the right places. It also allows jeans to rebound better after multiple wearings without the binding of a non-stretch. I cannot believe we wore denim without stretch! I prefer a 1 to 2% stretch for comfort. If there is too much stretch, the fibers with the wash and wears will eventually loosen up and you will get saggy jeans.

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Is age just a number? How young or old someone feels really has an influence on their health and how people view them. I would say the contrary is also true. If you are unhealthy at a younger age, you will tend to feel older than you are and run down.

An article published in the Perspectives on Psychological Science suggests that feeling young can actually make you look young and have the health of a younger person too.

I believe in the Mind over Body concept. Research proves this over and over again. Age depends more on temperament and health. I have known young people to be “old”!  Read the rest of this entry

What does Self-Confidence mean to you?

Have you ever thought of who you really wanted to be? Have you visualized your life, your profession, your friends, what you would be wearing, how you would feel? How would others treat you?

Self-Confidence is really the key. Some may have difficulty believing it but I was more of an introvert and very reserved. I was always very impressed by confident people. They were so bold, outgoing and driven. So confident of their self worth, appearance and abilities. It is a very attractive trait and draws like-minded people to you. I have had to really work on this because it became a handicap for me, in my professional as well as in my personal life. Read the rest of this entry