Fabuliss 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 MoreTransitioning Skirts from Spring/Summer to Fall/Winter
Clients want to know…is it possible to take summer skirts into Fall? If the fabric is cotton – especially a heavier weight – it can be possible. The above photos are two of my clients in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They each have skirts that they like to wear and want to keep wearing into the cooler weather. Here are ideas for how to wear skirts year-round, using items that can be found at Nordstrom. This skirt is casual because it’s a lighter weight and it’s...
Read MoreSo Many Red Shoes…So Little Closet Space
I have a pair of deep ruby red patent shoes that I love wearing when it’s time to cover up the toes. Because they’re a dark shade, I treat them like I would a brown or black pair of shoes, wearing them with almost everything. If you’re looking for some red hot ideas, you’ll find everything from casual to dressy and petites to plus sizes. But first, above are a few shoes that didn’t make it into outfits below. From left to right: Pilar Abril Verbena T-Strap...
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