Just carting things from point A to point B with Poplin client Emmy. As a personal stylist for women, tracking return policies and deadlines is an important part of my job. As a human existing in society, the same is true. After all, what’s worse than buying something and once you discover it isn’t for you, realizing that you won’t be able to get your money back because you missed the return window. Is infuriating too strong of a word? I don’t think so. If you’ve been there, this post is for you. How to Ensure You Return Every Item Within the Return Window Poplin clients receive an Uber Wishl ..read more

Studio compliant Kate Spade bag is super cute with a crossbody strap and a stellar price. As a personal stylist for women based in Seattle, we’ve already stocked up on concert tickets for the summer season. Often, clients ask about the best outfits for live music. Whether you are headed to an outdoor festival, a large indoor stadium or even a small indoor venue, it’s possible you’ll be limited to a clear bag no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Don’t let this requirement steal the joy of your outing. It’s time to make sure you’ve got a go-to bag to take you to your favorite music or sport event ..read more

From the first Poplin event at Velouria in Ballard in 2014. I launched my personal styling career and Poplin in the fall of 2013 after a career in philanthropy. Knowing almost no one associated with fashion or style was an obstacle and my solution was to throw myself into the mix by committing to featuring a local Seattle boutique or maker every week on the blog. (Here’s my post on Velouria from back then.) This meant that I needed to both discover these gems, introduce myself to them and create valuable content for my new community. I spent those first few years in a wide range of situations ..read more

Shopping with intention is a sustainable choice. Here with Poplin client Emmy on a breezy Seattle day. As a values-based personal stylist for women in Seattle, sustainability is a very popular topic. When people discover that values are one of the filters that each Poplin client uses to determine what pieces are right for her, they often think those values mean sustainability. And, of course, they can. Importantly, my focus is on identifying each client’s personal values and encouraging her to use her values as a lens as part of the overall picture when developing her authentic personal style ..read more

As a personal stylist for women based in Seattle, I get an endless number of requests to write guest blog posts. Truly. So. Many. Requests. I take our relationship very seriously, Dear Reader. You trust me with your time and my commitment is to give you quality content that helps you transform your authentic personal style and feel good about getting dressed everyday. I like to write those myself. Simultaneously, I absolutely LOVE connecting you with other amazing folks. It’s great for you, great for them and frankly, makes my heart swell, too. You can find several of these guest posts in the ..read more

As a personal stylist, my primary goal is to help every woman in my community have the knowledge and confidence to communicate her authentic personal style with pieces that flatter her frame and communicate her values. For over a decade, I’ve done this by offering up a framework for harnessing your unique personal style. Of course, an essential component to my work is illustrating my aesthetic. This is integral to growing my community and client base. After all, who wants to work with a stylist who doesn’t share your taste? And what better way to share my point of view than with social media ..read more

As a personal stylist for women, I get VERY excited with changing seasons. As a person living in the Pacific Northwest, I love my green surroundings but that doesn’t stop me from being a superfan of spring and summer. Around here, spring introduces more color into the often dark wardrobes of our region. We all get excited to get dressed this time of year which typically means a waitlist for my services around now. So, if you’ve been pining to become a Poplin client, now’s the time to reach out. If you are here for a little style inspiration, I’ve got you. One of spring’s big trends is pairing ..read more

As a personal stylist for women, I am always bursting with new favorites to share. Of course, I share all sorts of delightful finds in the newsletter, on the blog and on LinkedIn and Pinterest. But, sometimes, it’s just not enough. That’s when it’s clearly time for another collection of my favorite things right now. Here we go! In the dressing room at Anthro experimenting with the range of new denim dresses. I had a blood draw just before so I have a fun accessory on my arm:) My Favorite Things Right Now Kara Swisher’s Burn Book First of all, who doesn’t love a book that references Mean Girl ..read more

As a personal stylist based in Seattle, I’ve spent over a decade deep in women’s closets. The initial tour of a new client’s belongings includes an overview of her pieces including and inevitable comment about belts. She either has a zillion of them in a drawer that she doesn’t wear or doesn’t have any. Regardless, a surprisingly high percentage of women feel that they lack some sort of expertise when it comes to styling a belt and that they are interested in my guidance on the topic. With many things related to fashion and style, clients often feel that they didn’t get the memo and are ready ..read more

Vienna based designer. Shop small. Sheer white t-shirt available up to size Large. Opting for showing your undergarments (especially on the bottom) is a choice for sure. Opt for pairings that make you feel confident and comfortable. Sheer on the top is the best entry point for this trend if you are feeling apprehensive. As a personal stylist for women I am always on the hunt for new trends. Sure, there are shifts on runways that don’t translate to real life and yes, there are ready to wear movements that, while popular, aren’t super flattering. So, when we see trends that work on a runway and ..read more