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Virtual Style Valentine
Are you ready to have style you love? This Valentine’s day treat yourself to a 45 minute virtual style consultation. You and your style coach, Lee Heyward, will tackle your style challenges and questions.
During your consultation you will discover:
Sign up below to get started! You will be emailed a style questionnaire and contacted to find a consultation time that is convenient for you. Consultations will be recorded, and you will be emailed the mp3 to reference over and over again.
$67
I’m ready to have style I love!
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This special offer expires February 14th so sign up to love your style today! If your valentine needs a little hint about what to get be sure to forward him this email. Tell him to check out these testimonials from other sweeties who are very glad they treated their ladies.
“I truly benefited from the closet edit I gave my wife with the Charleston Style Concierge. Our closet has never been so organized and enjoyable. The style advice you gave my wife has increased her confidence and saved me money! Thank you for all of your help.”
– Andy Johnston – Folly Beach, SC
“Ever since my wife’s closet edit she has been much happier about her clothing. Buying clothes was always a source of frustration for her. Since her edit she has come back from her shopping trips smiling and showing off her clothes; a major improvement. I have noticed a dramatic difference in my wife’s appearance since her closet makeover. I feel like she has always dressed as if she is much older than she really is. Her new clothes are more colorful and fun, making her appear younger and more vibrant. Not only do I think my wife’s outfits are significantly improved, she does as well. Her attitude towards her new look has been really refreshing. It is great to see her so happy about her clothing. “
-Michael Broadway – Mt. Pleasant, SC
When it comes to pregnancy and fashion, women tend to fall into one of two camps. There are those of us who embrace our new figure with gusto and rush out to buy a wardrobe designed to flaunt our fabulous new accessory—our growing belly–before we even have the equivalent of a beer gut. Then there are those of us who awkwardly try to dress this-thing-that-was-formerly-our-body with our existing wardrobe until we’ve exhausted all the wrap and empire waist dresses we own. While the former would happily skip from one pricey maternity boutique to the next, the latter can’t fathom spending money on clothes that are only going to be worn for a few months. Regardless of which camp you claim allegiance to, the following hints will make sure you don’t lose your sense of style just because you’ve lost sight of your feet.
Designer Denim: The good news for anyone without a budget is that you can find all of the designer brands with maternity waistbands. Sevens, Citizens, Joes Jeans, True Religion, Paige—the list goes on and on! A more wallet-friendly option is to send your favorite pair (well, maybe second favorite pair) to a company like Belly Jeans where they will convert them to maternity jeans for a fraction of the cost of a new pair.
Locals Only: Charleston is fortunate to have several stylish maternity boutiques just waiting to outfit the blossoming bellies of the Lowcountry. Sprout is a chic boutique for anyone West of the Ashley, while Mt. Pleasant boasts A Pea in the Pod and From Here to Maternity. For trendy yet budget-friendly pregnancy clothes, you can’t beat Target. Marshall’s and T.J. Maxx are worth a look for non-maternity clothes that could fit the bill.
Online Finds: The beauty of online shopping when you’re pregnant? You don’t have to venture out into public when all you feel like doing is nibbling crackers and lying on the couch. If you want to dress like a celebrity, Isabella Oliver and Seraphine make the A-list of fashionable online boutiques. Luckily for pregnant women everywhere, many of our favorite chains have jumped on the maternity bandwagon and now offer great looking clothes at reasonable prices. Some to check out are LOFT, GAP, and Old Navy.
Staples: Just like your pre-pregnancy wardrobe consisted of a few key pieces, your maternity selection will be much more versatile if you keep the same thing in mind. Buy a good maternity tank top in black and one in white to layer under non-maternity shirts (they will ride up) or pair them with a long cardigan from your existing wardrobe. In addition to a great pair of jeans, make sure you own at least one dress, one skirt and one pair of dress pants that you love. Remember you are going to wear things over and over again, so be sure to pick items that you can dress up or down and that aren’t a pattern or color that will make it obvious that you are wearing it for the third time—that week.
Accessorize: While your stomach may triple in size and your feet swell to unrecognizable proportions, your ears, wrist and neck should stay roughly the same. Adorn yourself with all manner of bling while you can! Once that little angel of yours in on the outside, your baubles only serve to spark up a game of tug-of-war. Buying something without a size will do wonders for your self-esteem late in pregnancy too!
Have you ever glanced in the mirror and thought, “I look Okay, so this must be good enough.”?
Have you ever bought something without trying it on because you think, “Oh, it will be Okay.”?
What if I asked you how you feel about your style? Would you say, “It’s Okay.”?
Yes? Then you have accepted an “Okay” standard.
Now think about the rest of your life. Would you return to a restaurant that you thought the food was just okay? Would you send your children to an okay school if you could send them to the best? Would you feel that an okay job performance at work was the way to go? Heck No!
Yet it is very easy to settle for an okay standard when it comes to ourselves. It’s time to drop your okay standard!
Remember to put yourself first. When you are unhappy or feel just okay it negatively affects your family, colleagues, friends, and even the dog.
Be disciplined about what you want. If you want a certain style stop buying multiples of items that only make you feel okay.
Remind yourself that anything is possible. If your best friend came to you with a problem would you say to her, “I’m sure there are no possible solutions that could help you.”? NO, you wouldn’t! You would help her brainstorm—do the same for yourself.
Take action! If you can’t find anything in your closet find the time to clean it up. If you feel like you wear the same thing over and over again grab a magazine and look for outfit inspiration. If you need help figuring out what to do—ask a friend or hire a professional.
Stop only seeing what you are not and embrace who you are. It’s easy to find faults with yourself and completely ignore everything. Change up the way you think and embrace what you love about yourself. If you like your eye color look for tops, scarves, or dresses that make your eyes pop. If you like your butt, don’t hide it in oversized pants. Embrace who you are by accentuating the things you like.
How many different outfits do you try on before settling on something and heading out the door? Two? Five? Who has time for that! If you find yourself taking longer than 10 minutes to get dressed in the morning, your closet could be in need of a re-org. An organized closet can help you find the clothes, shoes and accessories you are looking for, put together outfits more quickly and creatively, and eliminate unnecessary stress in the mornings.
Closet Imperative #1: You can’t wear it if you can’t see it. The first thing to consider when evaluating your closet is whether or not you have enough shelves, hanging space and drawers for your wardrobe. Closet organizational systems can be purchased at your nearest Target and are relatively affordable and easy to install. Another option is to bring in a professional. They can help you determine the best storage solutions and configuration for your space. Don’t have the budget for either of these options? You’ll be amazed at how something as simple as a shoe rack, cubby system or a couple of storage bins can improve your space. Check out one of our favorite blogs Good Life for Less for other great ideas on how to organize your purses and jewelry with bulletin boards and shower curtain hooks.
Closet Imperative #2: Less is more (but only if the less if full of wardrobe staples that you love). Once you have the appropriate storage solution in place, it’s time to take a look at your wardrobe. Many women panic when they hear the term “closet edit.” They immediately picture barren shelves and empty hangers, their favorite possessions boxed up for donation. This depressing vision couldn’t be further from reality! A closet edit will not only help you realize the full potential of your wardrobe but also make getting dressed in the morning significantly quicker and more fun. As counterintuitive as it may seem, having fewer clothing choices can actually help you expand your wardrobe. You will wear more of what you own because you won’t be overwhelmed by the options (which is why so many of us wear the same few outfits over and over again).
Closet Imperative #3: Just Do It. Set aside some time to go through your entire closet (this won’t take as long as you think). Pull out anything you haven’t worn in a year or that doesn’t fit right now. Make sure that your “keep” pile fits your current lifestyle and the image you are trying to project. Store any out-of-season clothing in boxes under the bed to make room for your working wardrobe. Now organize your clothes by type and color. Too many black shirts? Keep the ones that you wear the most and donate the rest. If you just can’t bear to part with something, box it up and see if you miss it. If after a few months you haven’t thought about wearing it, go ahead and give it away. Now here’s the fun part. Grab your favorite fashion magazines and think about how you can create new outfits from your slimmed down wardrobe. Don’t forget to consider accessories like jewelry, shoes and purses. Create outfits for different occasions–work, happy hour, girl’s night, sightseeing, running errands, etc. Take pictures of your favorites and keep them handy for a day when you are lacking inspiration.
Need help figuring out how to get more outfits from your closet? Register today for our web workshop “Same Clothes, Same Closet: New Wardrobe” and discover how to create outfits you never knew you had.
How do you keep your closet organized? Leave us a comment and let us know your helpful hints!
Just because something is on sale doesn’t mean it belongs in your closet! Having a few tricks up your sleeve can prevent you from throwing away money.
Feeling Needy
Stick to your “need” list. If you are in the market for something specific, sales can be a great time to shop. Not sure what you need? Keep a notebook in your closet and write down the items you wish you had while getting dressed.
Love it or Leave it
Only buy what you love. Be picky and look only for things that will make you feel great. This will ensure you love the item for what it is and not simply the sale price. Ask yourself if you would have been willing to pay full price for the same item? If the answer is yes, then you know it’s a keeper!
Handle with Care
Before deciding to make a purchase pay attention to the care requirements of a garment. If you never get around to dry cleaning or hand washing your clothes, don’t buy anything that requires special care.
The Way You Make Me Feel
Think about your favorite outfit and try to pinpoint what about it you like so much. Is it the fabric? Color? Does it fit just right or flatter your favorite feature? Does it make you feel professional? Sexy? Whatever it is, keep that in mind when you shop for new clothes.
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Avoid impulse buys. This is easy to do if you are sticking to your list and only buying what you love. Still not sure? Have the store hold the item for you. Go about your business and if you are still thinking about that jacket or skirt a few hours or days later, go ahead buy it.
What wardrobe favorites has your savvy sale shopping found? Let us know!
Do you have to change clothes more than once before deciding what to wear? Are you convinced your clothes are not living up to their potential?
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Whether you are looking for a style overhaul or simply ready to discover new and different outfits from your own closet, you’ll want to join Lee Heyward, Style Coach and Owner of Charleston Style Concierge, for this one-hour web workshop “Same Clothes, Same Closet: New Wardrobe”. You’ll learn how to walk into your closet and quickly emerge knowing exactly what to wear.
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Why purchase this web workshop?
Have you ever put on an outfit that made you feel like you can conquer the world? Wouldn’t it be great to have that feeling every day! You can—and it doesn’t take a lot of money, a perfect body, or incredible fashion genes. All you need is a well edited closet!
Your closet makes or breaks your style. You regularly wear only 20% of the clothing you own. The other eighty percent just hangs there collecting dust, making it very difficult to figure out what to wear.
For an investment of only $20 you will learn the secrets to editing your closet and putting together outfits you love. Add this webinar to your style resource library and reference it over and over again.
If you’re wondering if a closet edit can really change the way you feel about your style check out what Renee had to say after her closet edit.
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Read what Janelle has to say about how versatile her wardrobe became after her closet edit.
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Even when you are at the gym your style matters. My fitness guru friend and freelance writer, Valerie Howell, weighs in on how to look great while working out.
Written by Valerie Howell
If one of your New Year’s Resolutions this year is to get fit, make sure you have the proper motivation to get your butt in gear. And no, I’m not talking about Jillian Michaels from The Biggest Loser (although she would definitely inspire me to hit the gym!). The right workout gear can give you a boost when you feel your resolve wavering. Read on to find out how you can look cool while sweating it out this year.
Dress for Success: Feeling confident and comfortable in your clothes is important whether you are giving a high-stakes presentation at work or just pounding the pavement on your morning jog. A comfortable, flattering sports bra and tops that hit just below the waist are key. Baggy tops will just make you look bigger than you are, while too tight tops will leave you feeling self-conscious. Bootleg or cropped pants with a foldover waistband are universally flattering. Dark pants are slimming and hide the sweat!
Foldover bootleg pant Forever 21 $9.80
Sole Mate: Nothing will set back your fitness goals faster than an injury, so make sure you have the proper shoes for your activity. If you are a walker consider one of the many toning shoes on the market. There are many stylish options available (check out Puma and New Balance), and don’t forget to wear them around the house or when you are out shopping to help sneak in some toning. Wear cross-trainers for gym classes or weight lifting and reserve your high-quality running shoes for hitting the trails. TrySports in Mt. Pleasant (http://www.trysports.com/) and The Extra Mile in downtown Charleston (http://www.theextramileinc.com/) have very knowledgeable staff who can help you pick the right shoe for your foot type. Bring in an old pair so they can check the wear patterns. And remember to replace your running shoes every 300-500 miles!
New Balance Toning Shoes $114.99
Fitness Fashion Faves: Marshalls and T.J. Max carry all manner of brand name fitness apparel at great prices. I’ve also found yoga mats, dumbells and fitness DVDs there as well. Target is my go to store for trendy, affordable workout clothes. If you feel like splurging, try out Lululemon or Athleta clothing—but be sure to wait until you’ve reached your goal weight!
Ever wonder if a deal on a designer good is too good to be true?
Harper’s Bazaar is working tirelessly to take down the production of conterfiet mechandise. Their website www.fakesareneverinfashion.com provides great information on how not to be fooled by a fake and shows what happens when money goes towards this fake trade.
Not sure if you’re about to buy the real deal, check out Bazaar’s tips: http://www.fakesareneverinfashion.com/fakes_real_deal.asp
Statistics from Bazaar’s Numbers to Know Page:
$600 Billion
Estimated annual sales in counterfeit products worldwide
$512 Billion
Global sales lost to counterfeit goods
$250 Billion
Annual loss to American companies from intellectual property theft
$20 Billion
Estimated loss to American companies from counterfeit products
$1 Billion
Estimated annual loss in New York City tax revenues due to counterfeiting
750,000
Number of jobs lost due to intellectual property theft in the United States
10%
Estimated percentage of fakes among all goods produced worldwide every year
Resolve to love your style!
You don’t need a perfect body, tons of money, or an amazing fashion sense. All it takes is an adjustment of ATTITUDE!
This year make your style simple, easy, and effortless with these resolutions.
1. Say yes to a dress.
Step up your style with a dress. They are the easiest way to put an outfit together—just put it on and you’re ready to go!
2. Accept that perfection doesn’t exist.
There isn’t a woman in the world who believes she has the perfect body. Luckily we have clothes! Choose clothes with great fit and you’ll forget about your imperfections.
3. Dump the deadbeats.
You wear only 20% of the clothing you own. The other 80% is taking up valuable real estate in your closet. Edit your closet and keep only what you love to wear.
4. Embrace color.
Any wardrobe can be revived with a little bit of color. Not sure what colors look right on you? Remember that one color exists in many different shades. Hold a color up to your face in order to judge which shade is right for you.
5. Give a shout out to shoes.
The easiest way to change the look of an outfit is to simply change your shoes. Shoes are a great way to express the personality of your style.
6. Be willing to try ANYTHING on.
Remember that clothes are meant to be fun so why not have an open mind and try anything on. If you don’t like something, just take it off.
7. Shop smart.
When in doubt about what to buy calculate its cost per wear. Divide the cost of the item by the number of times it can potentially be worn to find out whether or not it will be a good investment for you.
8. Dress the body you have right NOW.
Does your style reflect who you are today—body, mind, and lifestyle? Your style tells the world who you are so be sure you know what your clothes are saying.
9. Think about proportion.
Dress your body in the most flattering way by paying attention to your body proportion. Aim to balance the proportion of your top and bottom half. For example, if you have broad shoulders choose an a-line skirt to balance out your bottom half.
10. Try something new.
Style like life constantly evolves. Keep your style fun and fresh by trying something new. It can be as easy as trying a red shoe, a patterned top, or a bold necklace.
Need help creating style you love this year? Call Charleston Style Concierge and discover how simple and effortless style be. Here’s to a year filled with style you love!
We would love to hear what style resolutions you plan to embrace this year. Let us know with your comments.
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