Ultimate Gray and Illuminating (Yellow) are the Pantone Institute's 2021 Colors of the Year - two independent hues that highlight how different elements can come together to support one another. It's a color story, according to the Institute, 'that encapsulates deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the promise of something sunny and friendly.' Ultimate Gray is the color of solid and dependable elements such as rocks. Their weathered appearance is a testament to their resilience - to their ability to stand the test of time. Illuminating, on the other hand, is bright and cheerful. Just like t ..read more

The Dream Closet is no longer a dream. It is a slice of Heaven, a fashion museum and, perhaps most important, a place filled with personal stories. Organizing But, first, let's talk about how I organized my client's Dream Closet. While there are many ways to do so, I recommend grouping items together by function as much as possible. For example, I created a dedicated space in which I organized my client's exercise clothes, shoes and other essentials to make it easy for her to get dressed and get to the gym. I also have a dedicated space in which I hanging outfits I've already styled for her f ..read more

https://video.wixstatic.com/video/c71a96_8e8890d53a864f1b9ba17265e13346ba/720p/mp4/file.mp4 The Custom Closet - a.k.a., The Dream Closet - is quickly replacing the 'sliver of space to stuff your clothes in,' writes the Wall Street Journal, and into a 'meticulously organized room showcasing...clothes and accessories...like fashion museum.' I recently had the pleasure of helping one of my client's see her Dream Closet come to fruition, and I can attest, it all begins with careful and meticulous planning. In fact, the old adage: 'Measure twice and cut once,' is an important one to consider when i ..read more

I can walk into any one of my client's closets and style six (fabulous!) outfits in less than an hour. Yet, I must confess: Most days, my closet looks like a crime scene.   Why?  Because I like spending my evenings peeling yellow police tape off of my closet door?  No, not really. Because orange is the new black?  That may be true, but not my motivation. Because I'd rather clean up my closet than cook dinner?  Okay, that's a possibility. In truth, I just need to stop arguing with my clothes and listening to my own advice beginning with a color wheel lik ..read more

While you're home during the COVID-19 Quarantine, use this time to learn how 'dressing in confidence' translates into 'dressing in fashion' with Life Coach and Fashion Icon Tiffany Hendra. It is said that 'the most beautiful thing a woman can wear is confidence.' Learn how to re-engage your mind and your spirit with the help of someone who dresses women in confidence every day: Life Coach and Fashion Icon Tiffany Hendra. Founder and principal of The Sanctuary of Style and The Coaching Sanctuary, Tiffany's mission is to empower women through her private and group coaching sessions, speaking en ..read more

While you're home during the COVID-19 Quarantine, you can still dine in style and in fashion. How? Recreate your favorite restaurant's ambiance or create your own fashionable and stylish experience at home. Whether you're preparing your own meals or supporting your favorite local restaurants through their carry-out or delivery service, take time to set your table in a way that makes you feel like you're dining out. Dust off your china, polish your silver, give your 'stay-at-home clothes' a much-deserved night off and re-engage with your spouse. For a more casual experience that your whole fami ..read more

While you're home during the COVID-19 Quarantine, use this time take online classes in fashion, interior design, cooking and many other topics - taught by industry luminaries including Anna Wintour, Kelly Wearstler and Gordon Ramsay - through MasterClass. (To win a 12-month subscription, see below). https://youtu.be/yNnAbtIyfd8 With a 12-month subscription to MasterClass, you'll have unlimited access to more than 80 classes with an average of 20 lessons per class. For example, you can gain a perspective on creativity and leadership from Vogue Editor Anna Wintour; learn how to choose color pale ..read more

While you're home during The COVID-19 Quarantine, use this time to learn a new fashion-related skill from Fashion Designer Abi Ferrin through her virtual scarf making classes. Join Dallas Designer Abi Ferrin via Facebook Live or Zoom for one of her Virtual Mariposa Scarf Making Classes. You'll have a shared opportunity to learn a new skill and to help others - 100% of the proceeds from the sale of Abi's DIY scarf kits benefit survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking through her non-profit organization, Love & Freedom. Plus, we have TWO SPECIAL OFFERS: $100 Shopping Credit - to ..read more

I recently shared six key style tips with the women who serve along with their sons in the Young Men's Service League of Plano, and now I'd like to share them with you! Tip #1: Your wardrobe should be a reflection of your lifestyle.  Tip #2: Carry your best handbag and wear your best shoes. People often look at your handbag and your shoes as a measure of your 'overall' look, which is the reason it's so important to pay attention to these items. Tip #3: Don't leave home without earrings and lipstick.  You can conquer the world with these two items. Tip #4: Accessorizing can pr ..read more

Calm. Confidence. Connection. The three ‘Cs’ and the three reasons behind the Pantone Color Institute’s selection of Classic Blue as its Color of The Year for 2020. “This enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era,” is one of the many reasons the Pantone Color Institute cites for selecting this year's blue hue to take center stage. We are living in a time that requires trust and faith. It is the kind of constancy and confidence that is expressed in… Classic Blue,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive d ..read more