Style

Developing your Style is an Evolution- and a process.

What a leading statement this is, right?

Style is defined by Wikipedia as: a prevailing mode of expression.

My sister doesn't know that I'm writing this post and using her as an example.  She just knows that I asked to use her last Instagram picture she posted.  As I was thinking about my clients, and potential clients- something that really spoke to me was that they may feel lost. They don't know what style they want, what STYLE (I'm not talking about a purple cardigan vs a maroon sweater style) is in their closet or how they want to implement the style that they dream of. 

My sister's style has become REFINED and has evolved in a beautiful way over the last 5 years.  

I'm going to put her on blast for just a sec -- and talk about how she used to just wear what was popular at the time- I remember a lot of Hollister Tees and Abercrombie Sweaters.  Now I'm not judging you if that's your style, or saying you should change it. 

Then her style become all about her SPORT.  She was a great basketball player- so it became all about the basketball cut offs, the baggy shorts, athletic shoes, etc.  I mean, the amount of Nikes this girl owned was mind boggling. 

But-neither of those were really her.   Those styles did  not CAPTURE her personality at all.  She is funny, and witty, brave,a bit bratty (I can say that- she's my sis), and her personality is COLORFUL.   She wasn't living the definition of Style- and it wasn't expressing who she was as a person.

It was a slow progression to her style evolution.  We used to have FaceTime chats every time she had to dress up; or when she had to dress professional for her jobs.  We used to mix colors over the phone.  I would get URGENT texts asking if things coordinated.  And I would gift her accessories for Christmas and Birthdays to help her outfitting.  

And now- my sister has a particular style.  This picture is her.  I stole it because it makes me so happy to see her shine stylistically. She is great at rocking Unisex clothing, menswear, but still blending in earthy clothes that still make her feminine.  She accessories JUST enough to really pop her vintage style and her sock game is always ON POINT.  Most importantly, it is EASY for her now & effortless. That's really my goal for everyone. 

Anyways- this post is really for 2 things:

A. To let you know that if you don't feel like you're THERE with your Style and feel confused, it's fine ladies and gents.   You'll get there.  If you don't know how- I'm here.  I'll guide you.  Pinky promise <3 

and B. 

To let you all know how PROUD and inspired I am by my sister's style evolution.  I do miss our FaceTime calls.  I miss feeling needed when it comes to her getting dressed.  But ya know what, I also feel inspired and refreshed by her sense of style.  Sometimes I'm even jealous of her outfit.  That would've never happened in her Hollister days ;) 

Love ya sis, and thanks for letting me show you to the world.

Blaze on, 

tara