6 Reasons You Should Make the Switch to Organic Clothing Photo credit: Pixabay Written by: Tess DiNapoli We have come to an understanding that we need to do a better job at reducing our carbon footprint and taking care of the planet. One of the areas where we can start making changes is opting for organic clothes. Although it is not what first comes to mind when we think about ecological threats, the fashion industry makes up to 10% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions. It dries up our already limited water resources, and pollutes our air, soil, rivers, and streams. According to the UNEC ..read more

I’m a Hollywood Stylist, and This is What Really Goes Into Oscars Looks  Publication: This article was published for The Sun  Written by: Becky Pemberton OSCARS season is the pinnacle of many A-listers’ year – but can be the busiest, most chaotic time for Hollywood stylists. From behind-the-scenes politics with designers, to glam squads costing five figures and stars not going to the loo ALL day, we lift the lid on what REALLY goes into Oscars looks. Celebrity stylist Jordan Stolch, who is the founder of personal styling business MiKADO, revealed to Fabulous what Oscar nominees g ..read more

10 Braless (Yet Supportive) Outfit Ideas to Wear This Summer Publication: This article was published for InStyle  Written by: Julia Guerra Photo credit:  Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images To bra or not to bra? That is the question weighing on many people’s minds as we re-enter society as social beings post-pandemic. For some, #vaxxedgirlsummer will involve breaking out every outfit that never got to see the light of day outside their (super sanitized) apartment in 2020, never making it to those rooftop bars or bottomless brunches. But others are on the fence. After all ..read more

Declutter Your Home: Room by Room Tips and Strategies To Organize Your Life Original Publication: Military Home Search Clutter creates problems in many ways. It causes feelings of anxiety and stress by creating the sensation that a room is busy or messy. Clutter makes cleaning harder and more time-consuming. It creates spaces where insects and rodents can hide, and gives them material they can use to create their nest. Cluttered homes are harder to sell because buyers have a harder time seeing the potential in rooms that are obscured by too many things. Finding what you need in a mess of cl ..read more

5 Ways to Create Effortless Work From Home Outfits Photo credit: Helena Lopes Written by: Tess DiNapoli Whether you love it or hate it, working from home has become the new normal for a lot of people across the globe. CEOs, receptionists, account managers, and a slew of other office employees have all migrated from the office to the kitchen table. But between the seemingly endless Zoom calls and everyday distractions, it’s important to give some thought to what you’re wearing. Sure, the only one seeing your outfit in all its glory might be your cat, but that’s no reason to let your style sl ..read more

11 Tips for Buying Clothes on a Budget in 2021 Written by: Allan Givens Original Publication: Finder When I was younger I attempted to have “style”. While I, or rather my parents, weren’t buying name brands every month I certainly did when I could. It wasn’t until I went to college that I got more restrictive with my wallet and more relaxed with my style. It was less about look and more about affordability, quality and comfort. Funny enough when I stopped caring about my look is when I started getting more compliments on my style. Most people wore pajamas and sweats to campus so any effort ..read more

15 Expert Tips to Help You Plan for a More Organized Home in 2021 Written by: Sanziana Bona Original Publication: Rent Cafe This past year, many people had to convert their humble abodes to accommodate a work-from-home office. And that’s not all – but cooking, working out and, in some cases, homeschooling, all took place in the same space. Unfortunately, with all these activities going on inside the home, keeping things organized can be quite a challenge. So, while we’re all waiting for things to get back to normal, it’s important to make our homes as comfortable and accommodating as possib ..read more

5 Mistakes That Ruin Your Chance of a Good First Impression Written by: Kaitlyn McInnis Original Publication: Ladders Whether you want to believe it to be true or not, people instinctively form a strong first opinion of you—even if they’re trying to be open minded, forming an opinion comes quickly and with minimal data—and they base it off the information you provide them with. A first impression is formed in about 7 seconds—so you really don’t have a huge window to get it right (or, on the other hand, to get it wrong!). This means that whether you’re heading into a job interview, you’re at ..read more

National Savings Day with Fox 5 News October 12th is National Savings Day, which is the perfect opportunity to give shopping enthusiasts some effective strategies that will help keep more money in their wallets. Especially as we appraoch the holiday season. Our Founder, Jordan Stolch, spoke with Fox 5 DC and Fox 5 Atlanta on Monday, to share some simple shopping strategies that allow her to save a lot of money for our clients. And they’ll work for you as well! Check out both interviews below to learn more about her: Price adjustment strategy Love of cash back websites Inventory checklist Th ..read more

Conversation on the All Around Wellness Podcast Our founder, Jordan Stolch, recently sat down with Zachary Pritchard from the All Around Wellness podcast to discuss mindset and its connection to confidence, opportunity, and removing limiting beliefs. At MiKADO, our passion is helping people understand that the world really opens up to you when you learn to align your inner and outer selves and exist in a place of authenticity. Too often we feel stuck in the limiting beliefs and self-deceptive narratives that we’re been telling ourselves, and fail to see how much we actually bring to the tabl ..read more