The Everyday Style School

If you’re ready to update your Summer Wardrobe but don’t know where to start, I’ve got you covered! It’s time for another one of our trend episodes, this is where I lay out the 10 wearable trends I’ve seen for Summer 2024. As always, many of the trends we see in Summer are continuations of Spring, so if you want to check those out, go back and listen to Episode 183: 10 Wearable Trends for Spring 2023.  In this episode, you’ll learn what’s big for the season, and how you can add these trending pieces to your real-life wardrobe without looking like you’re trying to relive your youth. Listen as I share some practical tips for making it easy to keep your wardrobe looking fresh and current.  Full show notes and resources: http://youreverydaystyle.com/summer-trends-2024

If you've listened to more than one episode of this podcast, you'll know that I talk a lot about being intentional about the clothes you buy and wear. In particular, I discuss getting dressed with intention and being purposeful about honing and developing your style. However, there's another aspect of style where intentionality is essential—and it's one that often gets overlooked—and that’s wardrobe building. Have you ever considered the process you use to get clothes into your closet?  In my experience, most people naturally adopt one of two wardrobe-building strategies: hunting (shopping with a plan) or gathering (browsing for pieces that catch their eye).  With that in mind, in this episode, I present the pros and cons of each approach, detailing scenarios where hunting and gathering are recommended. Is one approach truly better than the other? Listen to the episode to find out! In This Episode: Why your closet should be more like a dinner party than a plane ride What hunting and gathering mean when it comes to your wardrobe Times you should be hunting and times when gathering is a better strategy My personal approach to hunting and gathering and how you can start today Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/hunting-gathering

If you're petite and tired of struggling to find clothes that fit, this episode is for you! I had the opportunity to sit down with petite style expert Angela Foster and get her best style tips for women under 5'4". I had such a great time chatting with Angela about style, proportions, and even a TikTok that makes me laugh. I loved Angela's philosophy and perspective on style. We both come from a place of wanting to help women feel amazing about themselves, and know that a fabulous outfit is a great place to start. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed chatting with Angela. In This Episode: What "Petite" actually means, and the seven measurements that are different in petite clothing The most common petite-style mistakes Why understanding proportion is the key to petite style. Angela's favorite places to shop, for herself and her clients. Resources for plus-size petites. About Angela Foster After 20 years as an executive in the fashion and beauty space, Angela Foster now helps high-achieving petite women feel more confident by creating a closet they love. Her clients show up prepared and confident to brand photoshoots, keynote presentations, and everyday life because they enjoy a wardrobe filled with clothes that fit their height, flatter their body shape, and that they love to wear.   Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/angela-foster

Many women assume that dressing well requires a fat bank account and lots of disposable income. However, as a wardrobe stylist with over 20 years of experience, I know that looking good doesn't have to break the bank. If you're like most Americans, April is a time when your mind's on your money, and your money's on your mind. But, that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style. There are plenty of ways to boost your style without spending any (or much) money, and this week, I'm sharing 6 of them.  No matter who you are, where you live, or what shape or size you are, chances are, you can utilize at least a couple of these tips to look even more fantastic.  I hope these suggestions inspire you to take a fresh look at your closet and make the most of what you already have. Remember, style is about expressing yourself and feeling confident. So, give these free strategies a try and see how they can elevate your everyday look effortlessly. In this episode: The trick you can do right now that makes your clothes look better and you more confident. How to turbocharge the ol' "choose your outfit in advance" for maximum impact. My favorite free way to look better Why choosing your shoes first has such an impact on your style Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/improve-style-without-spending-a-dime

Have you been harmed by traditional body shape advice? I think most of us have in one way or another, leaving us feeling confused or dissatisfied with our natural shape. The truth is, this type of advice leaves a lot to be desired. Today I dive deep into the flaws in traditional body shape advice and offer a fresh perspective on dressing for your body shape. For one thing, traditional body shape advice often focuses solely on flattery. However, it's crucial to consider how clothing items fit your unique body shape rather than just how they look. Remember, as I've said many times before, it's not you, it's the pants! Instead of using body shape advice to hide parts of your body you don't like, try celebrating the parts you love first. Dressing your body should start from a place of highlighting your best features rather than disguising what you perceive as flaws. Listen to the full episode for more valuable insights and tips on modernizing your approach to dressing for your body shape. As mentioned in the episode, this year I've already held several free mini-classes, with more planned. The invitations are exclusively sent through email, so if you want to come to these free classes, sign up here and also receive our mini capsule wardrobe guide.  In This Episode: The problem with body shape advice that focuses on flattery and appearance, and why it's equally important to consider fit for different body shapes. A reminder that dressing your body should start from a place of highlighting your best features rather than disguising what you perceive as flaws. How magazines often generalize body shapes, failing to acknowledge the uniqueness of individual bodies and clothing items. How to experiment with styling to make clothing work for your body shape, as no single item exists in a vacuum. My tribute to the iconic Iris Apfell, who aged joyfully and leaned into style as she got older.   Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/body-shape-advice-wrong

Winter is over, and one of Style's best seasons is here! Spring is when we get our first look at what's big for the warm months, and this season, there are so many great looks out there. The Spring/Summer 24 runways were full of some new trends--and some trends from past seasons that are still going strong. In this episode,  I’m sharing 10 trends for Spring 2024 that you can work into your real-life wardrobe to look current without feeling like you're trying too hard (or that you raided your teenage daughter's closet). Listen and learn what's trending for the season and a few tips for making these looks work for you. Need more help getting your wardrobe looking current? Many of these styles are featured in our Spring 2024 Capsule Wardrobe Guide. The Guide shows you how to combine 39 pieces (mostly basics, with a few trends peppered in) to create over 250 fab Spring outfits. The Guide is available in the Style Circle membership, where you also get access to all 5 of our Style Masterclasses, our Facebook Community, and lots of other style resources. Plus, you get our exclusive members-only podcast, The Everyday Style School: Extra Credit. This month, I'm sharing 5 more Spring trends we didn't have time to talk about here. Join the membership and get everything you need to make style easy. I hope this episode gives you some insight into what’s big this season and gives you some practical tips for making it easy to keep your wardrobe looking fresh and current. Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/spring-trends-2024

We've all been there--that moment you're tired of feeling blah or frumpy, and you're ready to have better style. If you're like most women, you do one of a few things: a) go shopping, b) clean out your closet, or c) hire someone to help you. And those are all good things. But style doesn't actually start there. At least lasting style doesn't. Better style starts in your mind. One thing I've said over and over is that what's in your head is more important than what's in your closet. How you think about style, what it means, and how much it matters goes a long way in making style easier and your intentions stick. Until your mind is ready for better style, your daily practices will probably feel like a bore...and a chore. Once your mindset shifts to believe that you and your efforts are worth it, style becomes easier, and dare I say it? Maybe even a little fun. In this episode, I'm sharing a few things super stylish women believe, not just do. So, before you hit the stores or empty your entire closet, make sure you spend a little time getting your mind in the right place.  If you want better style, but haven't been able to actually get started---or you struggle to consistently love the way you look, this one's for you! In this episode: Four things super stylish women believe Why relying on confidence won't help you get started How to quiet the voice in your head that says, "What will they think?" The myths that hold us back from having better style--and how to move past them Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/better-style-starts-here

Today, we're looking at some of the countless style typing systems on the internet, each one promising an easy way for us to get dressed and love the results. But do they actually help, or do they leave us feeling more confused than we were before? I've got some issues with these highly specific, incredibly detailed typing systems, but if they've worked for you, I'm thrilled! In this episode, I talk about my personal experiences with one of the more high-profile systems, The Kibbe Body Type System. This is an array of thirteen style types based largely on a person's balance of yin and yang. After spending hours exploring this system, I was hopelessly lost and confused! We also touch on some of the other systems that often use random questions that don't seem to connect, leaving you more puzzled than anything else. Like, what do my curly hair and cuticle shape have to do with the colors I should buy? In order to actually make style easier, I've developed my own method for identifying your body shape. I call it the L.O.O.K method. It's revolutionary. In This Episode: The challenges and limitations of some of the more common style types What these systems lack--and what it means for you Why I talk about the 4 Body Shapes My revolutionary "L.O.O.K. Method", a simple and effective approach to understanding your body shape Why learning how to dress yourself and understanding your own body is more valuable than relying on a specific typing system. Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/whats-your-type 

If honest conversations about finances make you want to bury your head in the sand, STOP! Before you skip this episode, my guest today will help you to face your money anxiety and help you to become more financially savvy.  Shannah Game is an award-winning Money Wellness Expert, host of the Everyone’s Talkin’ Money podcast (with 25 million downloads), a certified financial planner with an MBA, an entrepreneur, educator, and certified Trauma of Money Specialist. In this episode, we discuss the concept of money trauma and how our childhood experiences shape our beliefs and habits around money. Shannah also highlights the unique financial challenges that women face, such as the gender pay gap and the fact that women tend to live longer and spend their retirement savings taking care of their partners. Shannah provides some practical tips for improving our financial health and encourages us to have open conversations about money, both with ourselves and with our children, to create a healthier mindset around finances.  Overall, Shannah's message was clear: money is more mental than it is math. By changing our thoughts and beliefs about money, we can improve our relationship with it and create a better financial future for ourselves. Shannah was also kind enough to answer some individual questions for our Style Circle members, and those are in the Extra Credit Podcast. If you aren't a Style Circle member, the Extra Credit podcast is just one of the exclusive benefits available in the membership. Check out the full list of what's included and join our amazing community now!  In This Episode: How money trauma affects our relationship with money and is more common than you might think Why it's important to examine our thoughts and beliefs about money and make a conscious effort to change them Practical ways to improve your financial health The unique money challenges that women face How you can secure a better financial future for you and your family! Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/shannah-game

Are you one of the 40% of U.S. adults who made a New Year’s Resolution this year? If you are, how’s that going for ya? Studies show that most people abandon their good New Year’s intentions by January 18. Hopefully, you’re still going strong. But if you’re not, this episode may be able to help get you back on track. I’m breaking down the five most common resolutions and sharing how your wardrobe can help you achieve them. So often, we tell ourselves, “I’ll have a better wardrobe ‘when'”. When I lose weight. When I go back to work. When I have a better social life. Sound familiar? I want to encourage you to flip your thinking and instead say, “I’ll have a better wardrobe ‘so'”. So I can lose weight. So I can get the job I want. So I can get out there more. Sounds better, doesn’t it? Whether your goals are New Year’s based or not, this episode will help you use your wardrobe as a super powerful tool to help you crush them. In this episode: Why your wardrobe is a better catalyst for change than a reward How frumpy gym clothes can sabotage your fitness goals The recent trend that boosts your mental well-being How up-leveling your style can help improve your finances The truth about waiting until you reach your goal weight to dress better Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/wardrobe-help-reach-your-goals