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Styling For You 2023

Styling For You 2023 As we head into 2023 there has been a lot of talk about what the New Year's resolution will be or what you're going to set goals and focus on. We have heard friends and family say that they will be joining a new gym or starting a new diet. There is nothing wrong with that thought process, but what if the resolution was more focused on feeling & looking great in your existing size & shape; no need to change, just elevate. One of the most rewarding moments I have heard from clients who take the leap with a stylist, is how confident they feel once they have a wardrobe that fits their personal body shape after they learn all the little styling details on how to elevate their day-to-day outfitting. When I say inclusive sizing, I am referring to clients working with Mabelle Style who range in sizes from size 00-24. They share the same result, feeling great in their own skin once the service is complete. A main question from clients who are inquiring about hiring a stylist is ... 'Have you worked with a client that's my size?' This question frequently comes up regarding all different sizes especially from women 12-14. To give you an idea, sizes 10-14 were the most common sizes with Mabelle style

Styling For You 2023

Styling For The Holidays

Styling For The Holidays The holidays are fast approaching and this season seems to be the time where holiday events & parties are back in action! When dressing up for the holidays there can be a range of events, from family dinners in, friends gatherings at the local hot spot, work parties and gala's. I thought I'd focus this blog on the most requested events happening, I wasn't sure what everyone was going to be up to this winter so I decided to do a poll on Instagram, the results were an equal divide of people for all types of parties! With that feedback, I'm going to help you with some styling ideas for all holiday gatherings coming up. If you feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start, have a read through the styling inspiration and tips below. Still stuck? Reach out to Mabelle Style, we have event styling packages perfect for the holidays (and major time saver for you!) Photo Credit: Jenna Berman Photography Model Lisa Chandler Styled by Lindsay Wilkins of Mabelle Style for Family Home Gathering This winter are you planning to attend cozy at home gatherings or Christmas dinners with the family? If this is you, you're probably thinking what can I wear that is casual

Styling For The Holidays

Fashion Stylist | Create A Capsule Wardrobe

Create A Capsule Wardrobe A capsule wardrobe may seem boring, but here is thing; no matter what your personal style is, if you don't have some sort of capsule with in your wardrobe you will have trouble creating full outfits. If you're someone who is constantly saying 'I have nothing to wear', then I'd suggest it's time to create a capsule wardrobe. Once you have the foundation, then your pieces are simply easy to create interchangeable outfits and you are able to add more of your personal style into the mix. How would I define a capsule wardrobe? Less is more. Quality over quantity. A versatile, interchangeable wardrobe. Also, price per wear is an important point to mention. You will wear everything in your capsule because it's easier to interchange. Spending on quality will now make more sense. Wondering how to create a Capsule Wardrobe? The first step is to clean out your current wardrobe. Get rid of the items you don't love, don't fit and don't wear anymore. You will create more space and recognize what currently works. Prepare a shopping list for the missing pieces. There is no specific number of items for a capsule wardrobe, the goal would be to start with a two week rotation of outfits and build on that each season. What should be on your shopping

Fashion Stylist | Create A Capsule Wardrobe

Personal Stylist | Investing In Your Wardrobe

TIME TO INVEST IN YOUR WARDROBE What areas of my wardrobe do I need to invest in? When clients book personal shopping packages, under the 'what's your budget' question in the questionnaire they often answer I don't know, because they have no idea what the cost would be to put together new outfits and a wardrobe for the season. One area of my job as a stylist is to educate them on what categories they need to invest in (pay a little bit more) and what categories they can save in. I'm going to share with you the top categories I suggest investing a bit more and why. Always be mindful of price per wear when investing, if you're going to use or wear something specific all the time then it's worth spending a bit more for best fits, quality etc. Also, don't forget quality over quantity. If you tend to have too much stuff in your wardrobe and you end up wearing only the 20% you can see, the rest gets hidden or stuck in the back of the closet. Before I run through my top investment categories, here is a little food for thought to give you an idea of what clients spend during a personal shopping package, remember this is for a seasonal wardrobe update, which means about a 2 week rotation

Personal Stylist | Investing In Your Wardrobe

Travel In Style

It finally seems like travel is back, with long lines up to get your passport, long lineups for quick drives to the boarder, or long line ups at the airport. Whichever way your travelling right now, it's busy. Before you head out for your next trip, the stresses of packing begin. What am I going to wear? How can I pack less? As you go through your vacation clothes that haven't been worn in the past two+ years, you may be thinking, do these even fit anymore? Are any of these clothes cool anymore? To get you on the right track, I'm sharing some packing tips and must-have seasonal trends for your travels. *Make a list. Write down what you wear each day / evening and only pack those items. *Have shoes that can mix & match with different outfits as you never want to pack a ton of shoes, they take up so much space! *Pack top & bottom sets and monochromatic pieces (meaning 2-3 colours per outfit that can mix and match.) This can simplify making interchangeable outfits and help you pack a little less. *Roll instead of fold all the apparel going into the luggage, this will create more space. Below I've shared some images of my must haves for travelling ~ Longchamp large bag. It folds up into your luggage, it fits a lot

Travel In Style

Fashion Stylist | Shop With Intention

Shop with intention What does it mean to shop with intention? Go into the stores or begin your online search with a plan. Know your style, what you want/need and what styles fit you best before you start. You will end up making the best purchases for your wardrobe, you will LOVE how you feel in your outfits and you can stop making those impulse buys. Check out my tips below, if followed you will be shopping with intention before you know it! Each season create a shopping list of the items you need to update/refresh your wardrobe. If you're unsure how to build this list, do a read through on trends that are happening for the season and go through your current wardrobe to see what you'd like to update. When it's time to shop, pull out your list and shop for only those items. You will be more focused, avoid making impulse or bad purchases. Having a shopping budget for the season, with an idea of which items you'd like to spend more on (investments) and the pieces you know you can save on. You could do a budget per item or have a total budget for the season, which ever works best for you. When creating a budget think price per wear and quality over quantity. Don't buy it just because

Fashion Stylist | Shop With Intention

Shop Spring Trends 2022

Shop 2022 Spring Trends If you have a minimal capsule style wardrobe or prefer classic clean looks, you still want to sprinkle in a trend or two each season. It is a great way to keep your wardrobe up to date and fresh. I don't suggest shopping every trend or a bunch of trendy pieces each season, only pieces that really suit your personal style and work with your current wardrobe. Not every trend is for everyone! Why? First off, you want to be able to create interchangeable outfits and if your wardrobe is solely based on trendy items, it will become a challenge to create multi-functional looks. Secondly, when your wardrobe is very full, especially with lots of random pieces and you keep adding more items, you won't be able to see what is actually in your wardrobe. When this happens, people often wear only 20% of their wardrobe, the items they can see and are easy to wear. With that, I am sharing some wearable trends for Spring 2022 that will be easy to work into your wardrobe this season. Check them out below! Spring 2022 COLOURS I often recommend classic neutrals dominate your wardrobe (easiest way to create multi-functional outfits!) But adding a bold pop of colour this Spring 2022 is a

Shop Spring Trends 2022

Fashion Stylist | Dress For Your Body Type

Dress For Your Body Type One of the most common challenges I hear from potential clients looking to hire a fashion stylist, "I can't find anything that fits my body type." Insert the expert stylist, I specialize in knowing brands that work for a range of different body types and most importantly I will share styling tricks to ensure your consistently featuring the most flattering areas of your body. When creating/finding a personal style, you first want to have an understanding of your body shape. Once you have discovered what your body shape is, you're now one step ahead, making it easier to shop brands that fit and are complimentary, this leads you to feeling more confident in your newly discovered style. Check out the chart above to define your shape and read below to learn style tips that will enhance your style. *Balance your fits, if you're wearing something lose or wide on top, stream line the outfit by having a tailored or cropped bottom, this creates a slimming effect. If you have a fitted or tucked top add a belt and wear a straight, wide or lose bottom. *Colours and prints, keep it simple by only having three colours max in your outfit (head to toe.) If you incorporate a print, pull an alternate colour from the print into your

Fashion Stylist | Dress For Your Body Type

Fashion Stylist | Sneaker Style Tips

Sneaker Style Tips The cool sneaker is no longer just for lounge wear and comfies. Sneaker style has really evolved and taken over any high heel purchases we once made. Styling the comfortable shoe into a cool street style vibe, business casual or even with an elevated dress or suit is happening...even in the workplace! You may be thinking, I like the idea of a sneaker style but how do I incorporate that look into my personal wardrobe and get it right? A few tips, find yourself a brand & style that you love and make sure the style falls within your budget. I say budget because cool sneakers are ranging from the basic converse at $70 all the way up to designer, starting at $700! There is a big range in price points for these looks, which is great because everyone has the opportunity to create sneaker style outfits without breaking the budget. For my personal style, I just can't do the chunky sneaker, sometimes called the 'dad' sneaker. I prefer a street style look, effortless like I'm not trying to hard but still speak fashion. I also don't love a lot of branding on the shoes, which designers often do, keep it simple. I've shard some links to my favorite brands in a range of budgets below and Style inspiration to get you started (from pinterest)

Fashion Stylist | Sneaker Style Tips

Who’s hiring a Fashion Stylist for 2022

Who Hiring A Stylist For 2022 New Year, New You, what are your goals going to be? Hiring a Stylist may seem boujee to some or a luxury service but it's a more relatable service then one might think. If you're one of those people thinking 2022 might be your year to work with a Stylist, check out a few reasons why it might make sense for you to take the leap! With 2021 being the busiest year to date, I'm sharing with you the most common reasons my clients reached out and move forward with a stylist (like I said more relatable then you think!) The Covid 15 : After almost 2 years of wearing stretchy pants, working from home, clients were preparing to head back to the office at least a couple of times a week. The realization comes, we've gained the covid 10-15lbs and nothing quite fits the same, Insert stylist, were I was able to style these clients with a capsule wardrobe, having them feel comfortable and elevated in outfits that fit their current shape/size, ready for the office. Business to Business Casual: Again with the shift of going back to the office, numerous business professionals shared with me that their companies, firms, offices etc had changed the dress code. What once was a formal office attire is now business casual.

Who’s hiring a Fashion Stylist for 2022