CHECKLIST FOR THE FREEDOM JOURNEY: Take Charge of Your Life. Why Wait?
…The goal in the message “From Fear to Freedom: To inspire the reader and to instill a sense of hope while managing life’s dreams and challenges – both personally and beyond. I believe that now more than ever, we need to embrace the message of freedom: personally, professionally, financially, relationally, spiritually – and of course, stylistically! All we have to do is dial into the communities around us, connect with the media (caution: don’t linger too long, else you might get sucked in down), or get...
read moreTIPS TO FIT & FLATTER: Windermere Real Estate Symposium
Delivered an educational, fun & participatory “Fit to Flatter” Lunch ‘N Learn presentation at Windermere’s National Symposium. A sharp group of co-ed, Realtors gleaned how to choose styles to flatter their different body types. THE BENEFIT: Knowing best fit practices when investing in your professional wardrobe will: have you lookin’ amazing, increase your confidence, and save you time and money. A room filled with 100 agents, kudos to all the men & women who hopped up on stage for style...
read moreFashion Friday: A Day in the Life of A Stylist!
FLAMENCO ON FASHION FRIDAY? Tons o’ fun, this is the second theme party Uniquely Savvy has recently helped style! A pieced together fashion success, I thought I’d share…. THE JOB: Find a quality, red or black flamenco dress in size 0 or 2 (a surprise outfit for a 10 year anniversary celebration. Shhhhhh…..the guest of honor didn’t know about this style element!) No such luck pre-shopping this dress in the area, but guess who had the resource in LA? A Masquerade in Bellevue. You’ve got to check ‘em...
read moreMYSTERY DAMSEL IN DISTRESS FINDS HER “SHOE SEXY”!
THE SCENE: Spontaneous gratis shop w/a random gal @ Belle Square. …This gorgeous gal had a big, fancy, date one particular evening. Now I don’t know her, but I watched her shopping for a new outfit at a fabulous boutique. She got it all together and then went to another store for shoes. When she came back, the sales gal who helped her said, “Those shoes aren’t sexy enough for your date, honey.” (They were nice enough) – matte black leather, versatile, everyday-ish pumps for the office. The...
read moreGUYS (and GALS), TIPS TO ENSURE YOU LOOK SHARP & LIVE SMART IN 2012!
“Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching.” -Thomas Jefferson ….Worked with a Doc to create a look for him which accurately communicates his personal brand attributes: experience, approachable, visionary, and integrity – to name a few…Don’t want to give away his unique look, but wow, I’ll give ya a nugget to noodle on! To begin with we hit the mark with beautiful designer shirts. YES, they cost a bit more, but they are worth the investment. TIP: Consider cost-per-wear...
read more“Am I Good Enough? Am I Pretty Enough? Will They Like Me?”
“The Whitney I knew, despite her success and worldwide fame wondered, “Am I good enough?” “Am I pretty enough?” “Will they like me?” It was the burden that made her great and the part that caused her to stumble in the end.” – Kevin Costner …Yesterday, Whitney Houston was laid to rest (WSJ reporter “recounts the service and a chilling letter Houston’s mother Cissy wrote her about a mysterious ring at the doorbell the day Whitney Houston was found dead at a Beverly Hills hotel. Whitney’s...
read moreWhat A Bride Wants…She Should Get, Right?
This is the absolutely stunning Bride-to-Be, Patience! If you’re the bride don’t you want to make sure you look as beautiful as ever on your wedding day? That’s what Patience desires and she took steps to ensure that happens! Mini Bridal Consult (1.5 hrs): Patience walked away with an even bigger smile & confidence about her best dress silhouettes, fabrics, and colors for her Maui wedding. We also talked about hair styles and accessories, and offered suggestions for the Groom to boot!…Congratulations...
read moreCONSIDER THIS A VALENTINE’S TIP: Accountability starts by loving someone enough to tell them the truth.
Found this in my “Inbox” and wanted to share it – in case it was of interest to you. It’s from Gary Polain, organizational architect and Principle of Ozmosis Consulting. Gary is also the Group Chair of Vistage International where he coaches and advices CEOS in the Seattle area. True or False? “Everyone in our organization knows the top objectives and understands what’s expected of them.” If you’re not sure, and those you direct can’t answer with 100% confidence that they know how you’re...
read moreTips to Move You into Action in 2012: “From Fear to Freedom”
Uniquely Savvy’s “inside-out” style & branding consultancy offers styling, coaching, consulting, and shopping services. Additionally, Uniquely Savvy has a speaking arm with two platforms from which to educate, inspire, and empower both private and corporate audiences. One is “Style, Image, and Branding” – the other is “Inspirational and Motivational”. Yesterday, I had the privilege of speaking with the women of Faith Cafe. Last year the gals learned tips for dressing their shape...
read moreMADONNA’S HALF-TIME SHOW: Uniquely Savvy Weighs In
There are mixed reviews about Madonna’s half-time performance for Super Bowl XLVI. So be it. There will always be differing opinions…on everything…until the end of time. That said, I think she killed it! Madonna has mastery over her craft, her style, and her ability to own the stage. Sure there were a few places in her 12 minute gig that I thought were a touch (goofy), but only for a second. She & her entourage gave us so much to look at and drink in…Even if we were taken aback for a moment, if we allowed...
read morePuerto Rican Style: Mixin’ ‘n Matchin’ Moderate Brands with High Style Points!
MEET IVAN: Age: 22 Profession: (Specialty) Real Estate Professional Hometown: The ATL Ivan and I shared row 15 aboard a Delta flight to Salt Lake City last Monday. Beyond being super friendly (and talkative…I just wanted to sleep – remember my morn’ started with wearin’ my pants inside-out!), I couldn’t help but notice his incredible style. (Though GQ put Atlanta’s men as 17th on their worst-dressed cities list, they clearly didn’t bump into Ivan while out on the...
read moreMen’s Style is On The Rise: One Guy’s Savvy Experience
The Perfect Fit Worked with this modern classic male who wanted to learn how to dress for his frame and style. We took measurements, looked at his build, and determined the lines & style that work best for his unique build. From silhouette of the shirt’s body, to the shape and scale of his collar, to the cut of his jeans…….he was a great student! Taking what he learned he shopped on his own and came back to show me the above. Not bad! Next was to translate the language of his brand attributes into a...
read moreSo What’s The Secret to Comfortable High Heels Anyway?
“So what was the secret to comfortable high heels anyway? Some kind of insert?” (– Question from Uniquely Savvy’s fb business page) Here are my personal best practices for heels. Fit – Buy the right size and spin around the store a couple of times before buying. Ensure your toes aren’t pinching and that you’re not squeezin’ into a pair you think you just gotta have, but are for the girl next door – not you. Get your feet measured often. Did you know your feet grow longer and wider with...
read more(Video) Dared to Jump. Then Dared to Turn Down a $3k Speaking Engagement!: Lessons Learned from a Trapeze
A real time example of building the courage muscle….. (Trapeze Debut: I Dared to Jump! ) This was my first experience on the trapeze; it was both exhilarating and scary at the same time. Believe it or not, facing my fears in this social, “out-of-the-office” setting gave me the confidence to “find & use my authentic voice” in an extremely difficult professional situation later that same day. Having chosen to face my fears and jump from that ridiculously tall platform, I left feeling empowered and aligned on the...
read moreCathy Inspires From The Inside-Out…You’ll Want to Check Her Out!
I always appreciate it when people share about their style progress & success -whether we’ve worked together or not. When I do have the privilege of collaborating with someone on their personal style & branding, one of my goals is to not only wardrobe them such that they look and feel a-mazing, but also give them sustainable style tools, tips, and tricks for their inside-out style journey. A huge TREAT (pic above) landed in my inbox from a past client turned lovely friend – Cathy. “Thought you’d be proud I...
read moreTrue or False: Men Who Are Attractive Enjoy A Premium On salaries, Upwards Of 10% Compared To Their Less Appealing Colleagues.
True: Attractive Men Earn Higher Salaries. Source – “Beauty and the Labor Market,” a paper by Daniel Hamermesh and Jeff Biddle. Published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. …Guys, don’t be ashamed to take an honest look at your visual presentation and attractiveness. A stronger sense of “attractive” can be achieved in small steps & in phases if necessary. Consider the way you wear your clothing (fit), or the language of your look (the visual story that’s being...
read moreVideo: Sophia Verara’s Hottest Looks of 2011
Watched an old episode of Modern Family last night and was moved to Google! WOW! ……Now here’s a gal who really knows how to dress her shape & style. The fabric graces in just the right places, the silhouettes maximize her assets and minimize her challenges (we all have them!). ….She Looks confident in her skin AND her style! Tip: Lightweight fabrics grace and drape off the body more beautifully than heavier fabrics. Especially where you are broad, curvy, or full figured, consider lighter weight fabrics to...
read moreWho’s Taking Purposeful Action Today?
….Whew, still basking in the fact that 2011 is over! Can you believe we’re already 4 days into a brand new year? What purposeful action are you taking today? Living a Life on….Purpose Who else believes in taking purposeful action in life? …Willing to share what you’re up to today? Who believes in setting goals – making resolutions to create the kind of life you really want? Anyone being purposeful about honing their personal style? Taking up a new hobby? Committing to be more _________in 2012? Anyone being...
read moreHappy New Year: Tips for Achieving Your Goals in 2012!
Happy New Year! “Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow.” –Doug Firebaugh (My Business Coach, Brian Traichel, gave me my first surf lesson @ La Jolla Shores in San Diego…Thanks Coach!) It’s a brand new year full of tons of possibilities!!! It’s always such an exciting time, isn’t it? A time to reflect, dream, set goals and….achieve them. Question: This is your life, are you who you want to be? If not, what will you create for yourself stylistically,...
read moreGettin’ a Jump Start on 2012: A Magical Inside-Out Vegas Weekend!
So, many of you know that I went to Vegas to run the Vegas Rock ‘n Roll ½ Marathon…..yahoo, my second one in 2011 (my first one ever was to usher in my 40th birthday back in June)!…The magic I experienced was SOOO much more than I could have ever imagined! As a matter of fact, I was simply goin’ to run and had no plans of much else, thus I didn’t pack for all the glitz and glam that Vegas has to offer (From shoppin’, to the rodeo, to the race to benefit Colitis, to the American Country Awards to meeting the cowboys, a...
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