Clean Conscience

I like to think of my mom as one of the pioneers of recycling. She was very enthusiastic and committed to the cause back in the 1980s (a feature that earned her the nickname "Captain Planet" in my household) and I fully absorbed the recycling obsession.  This might seem counterintuitive, considering my profession (personal shopping) and the stigma surrounding the fashion industry (unnecessary p...

Trend Spotting: Overalls

I am the kind of girl that loves a lot of things but I have a particular affinity for the fashion industry. I love its accessibility, its inclusivity and, most of all, I love its dynamism. Each season I make a 'hit list' of the trends that I am gravitating toward (crop tops, guipure lace, birkenstocks, etc) and execute for my clients. And, since my clients all have styles that are as unique as ...

Buying Under the Influence

This weekend I met with a new client whose wardrobe was really disjointed. She had a lot of clothing but felt like she was in a style rut because her classification balance was off. She was oversaturated in the dress department and and underdeveloped in blouses and knits. Getting dressed for anything casual or business casual was impossible because she didnt have anything to wear with her botto...

Clean Your Closet

One of the mantras that my mom instilled in me when I was growing up is that cleanliness is next to godliness. She always made sure the house was perfect for entertaining and took pride in her home. While I didnt fully buy into it until I had an apartment of my own, I specifically remember my first lesson in organization. At ten years old I needed to find my gymnastics team leotard for a team p...