Shopping can feel overwhelming, especially as we move from our 30’s into our 40’s. One of the keys to really understanding how to get pieces that work and don’t just end up in your closet with tags on them is to understand your body shape.  This is the 2nd step in my signature program, The […]

Are you a woman over 40 who feels limited by outdated fashion rules? It’s time to break free from these myths and embrace a stylish and confident wardrobe. Here are five common fashion myths that might be holding you back: Myth 1. No White After Labor Day This outdated rule is ready to be retired. […]

Embrace the Heat with Style and Confidence! I’m here to tackle one of the most debated fashion topics for women over 40: shorts! As the temperatures rise, so does the desire to feel comfortable and cool. However, many women have questions about how to wear shorts, which styles are best, and how to maintain a […]

Without knowing how to pick the perfect dress as you hit midlife, you won’t be able to feel comfortable in any of the ones you have in your closet. Instead, you will continue to change into a pair of pants you feel more comfortable in and set the dress aside for “ next time”.

For years now, we’ve been hearing that you may have a muffin top. I just received another email from a client about how she had nothing to wear but didn’t want to get anything new until she lost her “muffin top”. Since everyone knows what a “muffin top” is referring to, it must be true. Right?
Uhh… no.
I think it’s easy for most of us to take a flaw in what we are wearing and automatically assume it’s our body. But let’s really look at this issue from a place of truth and objectivity. Not only does one specific style not work for everyone, but holding on to “ I am ___ size” and only picking up items in a certain size can be causing this issue as well.
It seems to me that you can spend a lot of time feeling frustrated or feeling like a failure because you have a closet full of items that aren’t working for you when you’re not the problem!
I know because back when I was training as a Personal Stylist, I was taking a class in Body Shape Analysis. I really didn’t think it was going to be much, sure I am a Pear shape ( I hate the fruit analogies!) but this class was so much more. This class dug in deep, I mean like weeks deep into this subject and I completely understand why!
In fact, this is such a key component to dressing with ease, so saving time and money, that it is one of the foundational pillars of my transformational services, Modern Midlife Women’s Style Guide.

Why? Knowing your body shape is a key foundational principle to having great style that saves you TIME and MONEY.

Wouldn’t life be boring if we all looked the same?  Luckily for us, everyone is different and unique and you can be assured that you are a one of a kind amazing woman! While being one of a kind makes life interesting and fun, it can cause stress if you do not know how to […]