4 Tips To Safely Shop For Clothes As Stores Reopen During The Pandemic
If you’re anything like me, you’re tired of being stuck in your house and are dying to get out shopping. Especially as the weather shifts and you’re in need of a change, wouldn’t it be great to head to Chico’s or Loft for a few fresh pieces? But the reality is that we’re living through this weird time of the COVID-19 pandemic. So while you’d love to browse the racks at your favorite store, you’re nervous about what it’s going to be like when you can finally get out there. As the New York Times so eloquently put it, “Consumers may turn to shopping, as they have in the past, to deal with the emotional stress of this moment. Yet how can they escape that stress when they’re surrounded by reminders of it?” So if the idea of heading out shopping is stressful, you’re not alone. In fact, according to […]
So you think it fits? The WOW Factor Part 1
Average, ordinary, invisible. These are NOT words that describe how most people want to look…but many find themselves slipping into this territory and losing touch with what it takes to SHOW UP and be noticed on a daily basis. What’s missing? What we like to call the “WOW Factor.” That little pop to your outfit that makes you memorable. Have you ever walked into a room and had a friend say “Wow, you look great!” That’s the WOW Factor. There’s something extra special about your look, and how you have presented yourself…to the point where others take notice, say something and remember you. There is no one else like you in the world. When you walk into a room, your style, what you are wearing, begins to tell your story, before any words are shared. Here at The Style Core, we love to help people tell their story with style and […]
How early childhood shapes our self-image and style
When Scott* entered my studio for his first consultation, his personal presence was quiet and nearly invisible. In his mid thirties and single, he wore light gray, worn and baggy jeans, an oversized pale blue dress shirt, scuffed and mealy loafers…and had barely combed hair. He wore glasses that were conservative and more of a non-statement than anything else. This was nothing like the same man I had watched perform a song in front of a large audience with a vibrant and engaging presence. I wondered, where was the disconnect? He came to me for personal styling and identity work with the goal of improving his personal image and increasing dating prospects. Before I met with him, I had asked him to bring 5-7 favorite pictures from art, architecture and nature. I call this exercise the Favorites Effect. This simple exercise is remarkably telling. When you describe why you like […]
The Top 7 Signs that you are ready for a Career in Personal Styling
So you love all things fashion & style, and the idea of getting paid for it makes you drool with excitement. Getting to do it all the time? Dreamy. You might even follow some Stylists online and envy their job, wondering if you might be cut out for it. Wonder no more. Read on for the top 7 signs that will tell you if this career is right for you. Oh, and stick around at the end for the FREE 7-step master checklist for launching a career as a Personal Stylist! 1. Fashionista is your nickname! Ok, maybe not literally, but admit it…you’ve been called that before. It’s obvious to others that this is a natural talent for you. You’ve clearly got a knack for it. 2. Helping others feel good about themselves gives you energy. It’s not just all about you. Helping others feel and look good actually fuels […]
