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Shopping lately anyone?

Depending on where you are in the world, some of us are happily shopping in stores, while others are still hesitant.

Online shopping has taken the lead, and here to stay.

Depending on where you are in the world, some of us are happily shopping in stores, while others are still hesitant.

Can I share something with you?

At the start of summer I started feeling anxious about life in general … again.

I had not felt that anxiety since the start of the pandemic in 2020. Back then I freaked out about the future of Elevated Style, being at home homeschooling my 8 and 10 year old boys full-time, and bickering with my husband more. That’s real talk.

Fierce.

Elegant.

Authentic.

I’ve always been fascinated with images of powerful female figures who seem to ooze confident, effortless swag.

Confidence is an undeniable presence. That “thing” people notice.

One of the first things I help new clients identify are 3 words that describe their “style personality.”

For example: my 3 words are FUN, BOLD, and EDGY- SOPHISTICATION.

For me, part of being “bold” is implementing fun color, or unique patterns.

Even though color may be my go-to, my wardrobe wouldn’t work without neutral essentials to lay the foundation.

What’s a common style mishap I see most in this new normal of Zoom life?

Wearing unflattering colors that don’t represent the true YOU or complement your complexion. So many are hesitant about color, simply because they don’t know how to make it work for them. I get it. That’s why I happily get to do what I do! Trust me, embrace color, and your style confidence blooms.

Every woman should define what I call her “Signature Power Palette.”

We all think about getting things “in order” at home. In reality, it seems we have so little time to actually DO it. The task of organizing a closet can be daunting, and somehow it keeps moving to the bottom of the priority list. We become overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.I get it. Who wants to spend time organizing when we could be catching up on Netflix with a glass of wine?

So here’s the thing … I’m all for doing whatever makes your life easier. However, just because something is marketed as the “the fix all solution” doesn’t mean it will deliver.

But is there a quick fix?

Defining and refining your personal style isn’t a quick fix. Discovering true personal style is a process. Success in that comes from creating a foundation.

The scenario … you’re in a store with no intention to buy anything. You’re happy “just looking”. Then it happens. Something catches your eye. You MUST have it.

Something about it is unique. Maybe it’s a striking color, maybe it’s a different style from your norm … AND (gasp) it’s at a shockingly reduced price!

Of course, you buy it! You leave the store as if you accomplished a feat, and you can’t wait to wear it.

How can something so basic and abundant be so hard to find! Having the perfect pair of jeans compliment your wardrobe, is like peanut butter complimenting jelly … they just fit.

But why does finding that perfect pair seem like a life long challenge? Believe me, I feel you, and so do most women. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Just like anything else in life, having a plan of attack will make it that much easier.

We have all been there. You choose an outfit, look in the mirror and hate it. You choose a “better” outfit, look in the mirror, it’s still not right! What’s even more frustrating, you don’t know exactly why. You feel like you have nothing to wear all the time, even if you just bought new clothes. It’s an annoying cycle that can rattle anyone’s confidence.