How well do you really know your personal style? I'm talking beyond the surface-level stuff—like whether you gravitate toward black or prefer bright colors. In this episode, we're diving deeper into the often-overlooked foundation of great style: truly understanding yourself. The biggest style breakthroughs don't come from following trends or mastering complicated styling formulas. They come from paying attention to what actually works for you. Today, we're unpacking 10 essential things...

If you've ever taken a body shape quiz only to feel more confused than when you started, you're not alone. Despite all the resources out there—quizzes, blog posts, entire businesses built around body types—understanding and dressing your shape remains the #1 challenge I hear from women. Today, I'm breaking down why traditional body shape labels like "apple," "pear," "hourglass," and "rectangle" aren't working for most of us. More importantly, I'm sharing a better way forward that doesn't requ...

If there's one thing that can completely transform how you get dressed, it's understanding proportion. I know, I know-it doesn't sound exciting. But you can have all the right pieces, follow all the rules, and still feel like your outfits don't work. The missing piece? Understanding proportion. In this episode, I'm sharing the kind of knowledge that actually makes a difference in how you look and feel in your clothes. We're diving deep into what proportion really means, why most women get it ...

Have you ever wondered why some color combinations look effortlessly chic while others feel like a fashion miss? It all comes down to understanding how color actually works. In this episode, I'm breaking down the three fundamental elements that affect both how colors look on you and how they work together in your outfits. This isn't about handing you a color card and calling it a day—it's about giving you the knowledge to make confident color choices for life. In this episode, you...

Have you ever ordered something online that looked perfect in the description, only to be completely disappointed when it arrived? Or struggled to explain to a sales associate exactly what you're looking for? Today, I'm sharing why building your style vocabulary is one of the most practical things you can do to make shopping easier, faster, and so much more successful. After 25 years of dressing women, I've seen how knowing the right words transforms the entire style experience. When you can ...

is season, we're focusing on the fundamentals, and there's nothing more fundamental to your style than fit. In this episode, I’m breaking down the most common pitfalls I’ve seen over the years that make great wardrobes look just okay, instead of amazing. Fit mistakes are sneaky. They show up in the way sleeves hang, in how fabrics skim (or cling), in the numbers we get attached to, and in the “quick fixes” that actually make things worse. The good news? Once you know what to look for, t...

New season, new format! The Everyday Style School is moving to a school year calendar--with Fall and Spring semesters focusing on a central theme. My hope is that by giving you fewer, more focused episodes, you'll have time to apply what we talk about, and feel more confident in your style in less time. This fall, our theme is Back to Basics. All season long, we'll be talking about the fundamentals of style every woman needs to master. The reality is that most women are drowning in style advi...

If you’ve ever followed all the style “rules” and still felt stuck, this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m sharing one of the biggest reasons traditional style advice doesn’t actually help you become more stylish—and what to do instead. We’ll look at how rules oversimplify things, what they leave out, and why understanding the why behind what you wear makes style feel a whole lot less frustrating (and way more fun). Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/style-ru...

In this episode of Summer Shorts, I’m sharing one of the most practical—and eye-opening—style lessons I’ve learned: Spend your money where you spend your time. I’ll tell you about the client who helped me see how often there’s a disconnect between the clothes we invest in and the lives we actually live. If you’ve ever felt like your closet doesn’t reflect your real life—or like getting dressed is harder than it should be—this episode will help you spot what’s not working, and figure out...

In this week’s episode of Summer Shorts, we’re unpacking a hidden belief that might be keeping you from loving your wardrobe—or even building one that works. If you’ve ever felt like caring about clothes is silly, shallow, or self-indulgent, this one’s for you. We’re exploring the difference between believing style doesn’t matter and believing it shouldn’t, where that mindset comes from, and how to reframe it so you can start using style as the powerful tool it really is—not just for lo...

In this episode of Summer Shorts, we’re flipping the script on where true style starts. Spoiler alert: it’s not your jeans or your blazer—it’s what you wear when no one is watching. From your underwear drawer to your self-worth, we’re connecting the dots between unseen style and becoming a stylish woman from the inside out. This one’s short, powerful, and packed with take-action tips. Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/inside-out

In this episode of Summer Shorts, I tackle the expensive mistake of last-minute clothes shopping and why those panic purchases never become wardrobe favorites. I explain the real reasons we find ourselves sweating in fitting rooms at 9 PM (spoiler: it's not just poor planning), why shopping from panic instead of preference leads to ill-fitting, off-brand purchases, and how these one-off items create closet confusion. I share practical strategies for planning ahead, preparing your ...

In this episode of Summer Shorts, I share my favorite piece of style wisdom about transforming your closet into the boutique you shop from each morning. I break down the two parts of creating this boutique experience - what's actually in your closet and how the space makes you feel - and explain why your closet shouldn't be a museum to who you used to be or storage for who you might become. You’ll also get practical tips for upgrading your space. Full show notes and resources: https://y...

In this episode of Summer Shorts, I tackle something that sounds simple but keeps so many women stuck: giving yourself permission to like what you like. I explain why asking "what do WE think?" about your outfits is the wrong question, how focusing on getting style "right" instead of wearing what you love leads to the expensive "should" trap, and why buying clothes you think you should have makes you feel like a style imposter. I share practical exercises to help you identify what...

In this episode of Summer Shorts, we’re getting to the root of your wardrobe problems by revealing where they actually live: in your pants. I’ll share the story of a client who tried unsuccessfully to solve the wrong wardrobe problem, and break down the three specific problems hiding in your bottoms. Plus, I explain why we overbuy tops and neglect our bottoms, and the wardrobe problems that strategy creates. Finally, I give you a step-by-step process to diagnose which problem you ...

In this episode of Summer Shorts, I’m diving into my most repeated, but misunderstood, piece of advice! I share the story of a client whose wardrobe didn’t come together until she solved the right problem, explain why women hear when I say “shoes define your style”, and reveal how the wrong shoes not only waste your money, but can actually make you think you're bad at style. I'm also giving you practical steps for finding better shoes for the way you really live, and using them to...

In the first episode of our Summer Shorts series, I’m breaking down a fundamental style concept that changes everything: the difference between dressing well and dressing up. I share why this distinction is the foundation of everything we do at Everyday Style, reveal insights from the Style Made Simple Challenge about why this mindset shift is harder than it seems, and give you a practical challenge to uplevel your daily outfits without making them dressier. If you've ever thought...

In this episode, I’m sharing 10 trends for Summer 2025 that you can work into your real-life wardrobe to look current without feeling like you’re trying too hard or that you raided your teenage daughter’s closet. Listen and learn what’s trending for the season and tips for making the trends work for you. Need more help getting your wardrobe looking current? Many of these styles are featured in our Summer 2025 Capsule Wardrobe Guide, available June 5th. The Guide shows you how to combine...

Do you dread the seasonal wardrobe changeover? Let's be honest - pulling out bins, packing away clothes, and managing a closet that's bursting at the seams isn't anyone's idea of fun. But what if it didn't need to be so painful? In today's episode, I'm sharing my game-changing 30-minute closet editing process that not only makes seasonal transitions smoother but actually refines your wardrobe over time. This isn't about trying on everything you own or making perfect decisions - it...

Let's talk about what I believe is one of the most destructive style habits you can have - recreational shopping. After over 25 years as a stylist, I've seen how this habit wastes money, confuses style, and leaves women with "nothing to wear" despite having closets full of clothes. Recreational shopping isn't just those planned shopping trips with girlfriends; it's any time you buy clothes you weren't expecting to, from impulsive Target t-shirt purchases to vacation souvenirs that never...