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How to wear a blazer and t-shirt without looking careless (for everyone)

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Wondering how to wear a blazer and a t-shirt without looking careless? Glad to hear it, you’re in the right place. Styling a t-shirt with a blazer or suit jacket is a wonderful way to elevate an otherwise casual look. Plus it means you can showcase your graphic tee collection more often.  To wear a […]

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Is your impulse buy really worth the money? Find out using this test first

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Is your impulse buy really worth the money? Find out using this test first blog graphic

Let’s talk about your next impulse buy! We’ve spoken before about distinguishing between impulse purchases and opportunistic purchases. We’ve also covered the magic of using a Pocket Shopping List to avoid impulse buys. And we’ve covered redefining what makes a shopping trip successful in the first place. Today I want to share a simple test […]

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Oversized clothes style secrets: when you’re worried trying something new

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Styling oversized clothes can be a ton of fun. It’s all about playing with proportions. When it comes to clothes, proportions being the relationship between the clothes + your body, each garment to each other, and your outfit as a whole.  On one hand it’s a ton of fun. On the other hand experimenting with […]

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Complete your closet inventory in no time: 3 techniques

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Inventorying your wardrobe is as much about the process as the final inventory itself. But I also know building a closet inventory can feel like a daunting project.  The first time I made a clothing inventory was for a theater’s costume collection and I was worried it would never end. But it did. And over […]

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What a wardrobe inventory is and why you want one

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One of my favorite  personal style tools is a wardrobe inventory. But since wardrobe inventories aren’t often talked about, it might be helpful to dig into what a wardrobe inventory is.  Simply put, a wardrobe inventory is an inventory of your wardrobe.  But just like a capsule wardrobe is more than just “a small wardrobe” […]

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