Let Me Help You Shop

Shopping for home decor makes me feel like I’m wandering around in a foreign country. I feel lost, very unsure and have to use lots and lost of visuals to understand whether I want something or not.

If you ever see me in Hobby Lobby with my merchandise sprawled out on the floor, along with my confused body…just keep walking. I’ll get up figure it out in an hour or so.

Maybe you feel this way about clothes shopping. Maybe instead of holding up a decorative vase and having a million questions pass through your head, maybe it’s a sweater or a skirt.

That, my friends, is where I can help. It’s like my bat signal. (True story: two girls I know were shopping once and had questions, even said out loud to each other they wish I was there…20 minutes later I showed up in the same store. Coincidence? Well, yes…but it makes me sound like a fashion caped crusader at least ;)

I understand that lost feeling, so let me help. I would LOVE to help!

That’s why this Saturday I’m going to be hanging out at The Limited in West Town Mall from 12-2:30pm. I’ll be there to answer questions, help you shop – mainly my purpose is to eradicate that confused look on your face (the same one I get when I’m in Hob Lob).

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In fact if you already own something but don’t know what to wear it with, bring it in! We can look around and give you ideas as to how to get some good use out of it. The Limited has such a great selection of clothing that’s equal parts classic and on trend. And they’ve started getting in some spring pieces that I can show you how to wear now AND later (which will really stretch your clothing budget).

One of my favorite things at The Limited is the jewelery. They’ve got gorgeous pieces that are high quality and affordable. So even if you just need help with accessories, come on in! Accessorizing and editing a look is one of my favorite things to do in life – seriously IN LIFE. :)

I hope I’ve gotten my point across – I want to help you look and feel good about your clothes, so come on by!

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Refresh Your Image for 2015

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As we all know this is the time of year we normally set goals. But instead of looking to change things about ourselves, let’s focus on refreshing our image.

Regardless of your stage in life, you want to look and feel good about yourself. And if you’re in a position now where you aren’t happy with the image you’re putting out there, then let’s work on that!

I believe that by making a few adjustments, you can set yourself on track to achieve a new level of self confidence.

1. Make Your Social Media Time Productive

If you’re spending hours at a time scrolling through social sites, filling your brain with “perfect” images of other people, that’s going to wear down your confidence and how you feel when you look in the mirror. So be very cautious of how much time you spend mindlessly scrolling those sites, and instead get on with a purpose.

Search for exactly what you’re needing. Oftentimes, if I’m stuck on how to style a piece, I’ll hop on Pinterest and search for “leather skirt” and look at images until I get an idea of what I can pair it with that’s in my closet. This will help you focus on the clothes and not the tiny waist of the people in them. If you find yourself thinking, “I wish I had her____” get off.

2. Set Clothing Goals

A couple years ago I started setting goals for my look at the beginning of the year. Goals like, “buy more color”, “buy less black”, “for the love of all things holy, quit buying darkness.” Once I started doing that not only did my closet lighten up but I also noticed my style became more polished and my buying became more purposeful. It really helps to set the tone for your whole year, especially if you choose something that’s doable (unlike, “Replace everything in my closet by next Tuesday”).

My goals for this year include, not buying something just because it’s on sale. I’ve got too many “junk food” pieces in my closet that are low quality and bought only because it cost a couple dollars. I don’t need that cluttering up my space. My other goal is when I find something I love – buy multiples.

3. Find a Good Resource for Inspiration

Magazine subscriptions cost money and take up space. Blogs are free and weightless. Find a great one (THESPIFF.COM) you really jive with (THESPIFF.COM) and that makes you laugh (THESPIFF.COM) and make it a point to check it on a regular basis. I’m not just saying this because I write one of these, oh you know I didn’t even think this would make a great commercial for THESPIFF.COM! ;)

But seriously whether it’s this amazing blog or another mediocre one, stick to reading it. It’s a great resource for outfit inspiration, beauty product testing, and ideas/tutorials for freshening up your style written by real people with unbiased opinions. If that alone doesn’t elevate your style this year, I don’t know what will.

4. Shop off Your Beaten Path

My closet has grown by leaps and bounds this year because I started shopping outside my comfort zone. In doing so, I’ve found really great deals on quality pieces that have refreshed my whole look.

I know it can be intimidating to walk into a new store, especially if you feel you’re too old/young for the place, but if you find just one piece that you love and inspires a fantastic outfit – it will be totally worth it! As Style Consultant for West Town Mall, I’d be happy to recommend a place you may not have thought of! Be sure to contact me through my social media buttons up on the right if you have any questions!

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Casual {Flat} Shoe Options

A lot of times what drives me to write about certain subjects is the glaring need in my own closet. And right now the glaring need is casual shoes.

I’ve got my trusty Crocs (waterproof, comfortable, smell proof, and black), but sometimes a girl wants something with a little more pizazz.  A little more pattern.

That’s why I’ve researched and found 5 great shoe options to help you (and me) through this transitional time when flip flops aren’t what you need, and you’re still craving the comfort of boots.

Something like these cute sneakers (or are they?) in this wildly versatile floral pattern (think of the pattern as a neutral).

Click here to read my latest Style Setter blog!

See what these shoes are really called and discover 4 more adorable options.
Also, you’ll read about the shoe problem I had that drove me to finding these.

If that’s not reason enough to click on over, all of the shoes are under $50. There you go.

Don’t go looking for me at my regularly scheduled time on FOX43 tomorrow. Instead I’ll be on this Friday at 8:15am, showcasing some Kentucky Derby fashions. You don’t want to miss that!

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Why a Maxi Skirt is so Great

If you’re in the middle of writing a romance novel, do not use any of these pictures as your book cover. I know it will be hard to resist doing so, but don’t ;)

I just wanted to show you how great a maxi skirt can be. So naturally I stood in a field full of tiny purple flowers and waited for the breeze to blow.

Consider this your Easter outfit inspiration!

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Let Me Help You Shop for an Easter Dress

There is certainly NO shortage of options when it comes to dresses this time of year.

But that doesn’t mean we’ve all found the perfect one that looks good and fits the way we’d like it to.

That’s where I come into play. Let me help you find (or at least narrow down) your options for an Easter dress (or a dress for any other occasion this time of year).

Click here to see three dress options and what body parts they flatter.

Think of me as the white-haired eharmony dude, but I’m pairing women with dresses instead of men.

I don’t know why you need to think of me as that, I’m pretty sure you got the point before that sentence.

Bonus dress!
This is a fourth option that would flatter your figure if you’re straight up and down. These little layers give you volume, and therefore curves. Go for something like this if you’re tired of the peplum trend!

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