Wardrobe

Move Over Winter Wardrobe, Spring Wants In

Sunday, 12 April 2009 | Author: Catherine Horgan |

There couldn't be a better time to purge your closet. It's April. The sun shines brighter ... the weather is warmer ... the grass is greener ... the dogwoods, azaleas and wisteria are in bloom — bringing much excitement. With that excitement comes the opportunity to add color back into our lives. I can't tell you how thrilled I was today to pull out my Spring dresses. My closet seemed to smile back at me, saying "thank you".

Everyone can benefit from a fresh perspective. A new way of looking at their wardrobe. Sometimes, it takes the eye of a professional to help bring your closet to life, filling it with possibility and passion. And the key ingredient is you — your personal style. That mixed with dressing for your body shape, and you are on your way to a fulfilled wardrobe! A wardrobe designed around you. How you live. Your style. Giving you back that spring in your step that's been missing. It's magic, really.

Looking "pulled together" is always at the top of my clients' lists. And it's easily accomplished together. Your style personality, my expertise. We make a great team! And at the end of the day when you think you may have forgotten all those fabulous outfits we put together, do not fret. Every item is documented so that, the next time you step into your closet, you have something to refer to. The end result: getting dressed in a flash + a boatload of confidence!

So, say good-bye to your winter wardrobe. And welcome Spring with open arms!

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All Season Wardrobe - Video

Thursday, 26 February 2009 | Author: Catherine Horgan |

How can you get more mileage out of your wardrobe? Check out the video and learn how to take some of your summer pieces and wear them all year long.

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Transitional Wardrobe

Sunday, 08 February 2009 | Author: Catherine Horgan |

This is the time of year when I spend a lot of time in my clients' closets coordinating outfits for the transition between Winter and Spring. Layers are everything. It might be 60-70 degrees one day and 30-40 degrees the next. Who knows what to wear? I do, that's who.You need a personal stylist to ease into the seasons with — and to help make dressing a snap! It's what we live for. Honestly, I put outfits together in my dreams ... it never stops. Even though we are thinking about Spring, we're not quite there. So start with some mid-weight items in your wardrobe and layer them, maybe stick to Fall colors if it feels more comfortable. Go for cut out heels or boots and a colorful handbag, like the Gustto Rosa clutch - it's incredibly versatile.

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Spring is Here - But the Weather Isn’t Cooperating

Friday, 04 April 2008 | Author: Catherine Horgan |

I received a question from Susan today who asks, "What can I wear when it's still cold outside but I am tired of my winter clothes?"

I know exactly where you are coming from. It's April but it feels like February (except for those of you fortunate to be in warmer climates). You so want to wear bright colors but feel silly because it's too cold outside to whip out the Spring wardrobe. Well, having to conquer the same issue this morning, I decided on my dress jeans with an aqua turtleneck. I threw on a colorful Spring jacket and green suede high heels. What did I accomplish? Warmth, for one. But also ... I feel cheery wearing color.

Another option would be to layer. Take your warm long sleeve shirt or blouse and put a bright short sleeve or sleeveless top over it with a great pair of trousers. Now, throw on a skinny or double wrap belt over top and some spectator or loafer-inspired heels and you're on your way. Either look calls for jewelry that is a bit simplistic in nature but still complimentary.

Thanks, Susan, for your question. I hope this helps!

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A Cleansed Wardrobe

Tuesday, 09 October 2007 | Author: Catherine Horgan |

It is Fall - the perfect time to purge your closet. If you are anything like me, you get antsy with each new season ... excited to wear your new and not-so-new clothes for the season. The problem is, when we add to our wardrobe, sometimes we forget to take away. A few months ago, I mentioned the importance of being realistic with your wardrobe. A good rule of thumb is to purge twice a year - in the beginning of Spring and in the beginning of Fall. I had dinner with a friend last week and this topic came up. She shared a fantastic idea with me - one that would be a no brainer for those who are afflicted with "I know I will wear that one day" syndrome.

Start each season with all of the hangers in your closet backwards. Each time you wear a piece of clothing, the hanger then gets turned around. At the end of the season, it's painfully obvious what's being neglected in your closet. Those backward hanging articles of clothing need to go! Do not hesitate for a second to take them out of your closet immediately and find them a happy home (a friend, goodwill, a shelter). What's departing from my closet, you ask? Those aqua slacks I'm not sure why I thought I needed. The tan pants that show all the lumps and bumps I work so hard to conceal. The pink cords with buttons all the way down the sides that are so fabulous, but so wrong for my rear end. And the list goes on..... Time to be honest, ladies and gentlemen. Purge, purge away.