The Holistic Closet: Full of Fit, Flatter & Flow
What do you see when you look into your closet? Is it a mish-mash of styles, colors and random pieces? If your answer is yes, consider this: A closet that is full of clothes that fit, flatter and flow together will make it easier and more fun to get dressed. Every day. The holistic closet in any season (fall/winter or summer/spring) includes the following: A simplified, yet striking color palette. Investment pieces that will last more than one season. Classic mixed with contemporary...
Read MoreFabuliss Helps Marcie Transform from “I Give Up” to “I Feel Confident”
Marcie is a busy mother of two and wife to an executive and was ready to shed the feeling of “I give up” every time she gets dressed. We spent a couple of hours looking through every item in Marcie’s closet and identified the best of the best, the things that had to find a new home and what was missing. And then we went shopping! Marcie was ready for an overhaul. The bulk of what we found was at Banana Republic including the capris and sweater pictured above. We also...
Read More“If you buy one dress for summer…” Outfit Ideas
Remember this dress from my last post? Here are a few ways to style a casual cotton dress – from the casual office to the casual date night – with items from J.Crew’s summer collection. If you work in an office that is casual, consider the smart casual approach, which will help you maintain the casual feel with a sharper finish Bring simple, casual neutral pieces together to neutralize and complement the bright coral dress. Add professional elements like a jacket...
Read More“If you buy one dress for summer…”
Oh the promise in this subject line. Who doesn’t want to simplify? So I clicked. And then I had a few thoughts which became opinions, which are now ready to share with you. Introducing my (unpaid, unsolicited, un-everything) review of J.Crew’s Rumi, with their headline “Remarkable Rumi.” As with many things, there are pros and cons and this dress is no different. In general, I agree this is a great dress for summer with the caveat that I’d reserve it for...
Read MoreFabuliss Helps Jennifer Refresh Her Style with Existing Pieces
Jennifer is a marketing professional in a casual office environment who has a closet full of clothes that fit and flatter but she was stuck with how to mix and match pieces into multiple outfits. After looking through each item in her closet, identifying favorites, problem items and a few “I forgot about that one” pieces, we started putting outfits together. The outfits above show how a versatile jacket like her summer white one can work from smart casual (left) to business...
Read MoreWinter Recap Part 3: Jewelry Favorites
Jewelry makes for a finishing touch on an outfit. It is a way to express personality and style. And a necklace is an excellent way to draw attention to your face, which is where you want people to focus. The necklaces above are a few of my favorites from this winter. Why only necklaces? Bracelets are great but uncomfortable with the keyboard on my laptop. That said, a client once told me she opts for bracelets because they are a more child-friendly accessory. And technically, my ears...
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