Do Your Pieces Fit to Flatter?
She’s in Cali, but our style magic still rocks! Before she cuts the price tags, she sends me pics for quick evaluation through Uniquely Savvy’s “VIRTUAL STYLE” program. This time around she kept quite a few pieces from Anthropolgie, but returned “CUTE” pieces with stripes that broaden her in places she wanted more streamlined, and returned “fabulous deals” that actually pronounced her shorter legs – an area she wants to visually elongate to balance out her...
read moreTIPS: How to Casually Wear a Capelet
How do you wear yours? I love this!!! So glad my client didn’t want to buy this capelet (new) from me last year! Fits beautifully through the waist, drapes well on the sides….great fit from the back (always check the back)!….For work I’m typically a dress and some sort of heels gal, but this is the perfect “cozy” for my Seattle weekend style. To polish this off, I added long black leather gloves with rouched detailing + black boots. Now if I only owned wine boots, stunning! DETAILS: Glamour...
read moreBlack Leather on Fashion Friday!
Confession: l LOVE to wear chic black (leather) pieces even though I have a closet full of color! You? This is what I created to wear to the Matt Talbot Center auction on Monday….I started out with color and then quickly fell back in love with these understated tailored pieces that just fit my shape to fit and flatter: leather pencil skirt + leather shell + ponte knit off white novelty jacket to keep the Seattle chill off! My brand and personal style is definitely anchored in classic “with a twist”. That twist...
read moreCondo High Above
Gorgeous day for another sweet surprise! Went to do style work and design/brand his closet space, yet a top priority was to help w “branding” his gorgeous new pad! …. So much fun, I can’t wait to share about the closet! …What sweet surprises did you unwrap today?! PS look for Mt Rainier! Championing YOU…YOUR STYLE, BRAND, AND CONFIDENCE from the “Inside-Out”, Kim Desire more? Kim (Crumpler) Peterson is Founder of Uniquely Savvy, Inc and is a veteran Personal Style & Branding Coach,...
read moreHow do I wear my scarves? They’re Stuffed in A Drawer!
Are you utilizing what’s in your closet? During her Style Boot Camp we took an inventory of her scarves and shopped her closet to create fresh looks for work (polished ‘n professional ) to weekend (casual ‘n cozy). A luxe fur muffler (bottom left) worked fabulously with this chalk stripe skirt and really had a commanding look when we added a leather blazer! Sophisticated infinity scarves put just the right touch for a modern take to her classic and timeless pieces (blue merino wool and brown leather pencil skirt? Delish!)....
read moreMatt Talbot Center Auction: Russell Okung Shaun Alexander Community MVP Awardee
Fabulous night to give…and receive: hope, inspiration, 2nd chances, and lotsa laughs! Shout out to Russell Okung, Pro Bowl Tackle and Super Bowl Champion, who received the Shaun Alexander Community MVP award at the Matt Talbot Center auction last night. Okung said something like, “It’s out of our greatest pain that our gifts are born…” as he spoke about using your gifts and “giving your life and your time” to serve people (in addition to “giving your money which is great”). He has an impactful story and the...
read more1st Runner Up on: Photo Shopped Images & the Objectification of Women
1st Runner Up – Miss Teen Seattle 2014 “I would go back to the time in history when people 1st started photo shopping images of women and men began objectifying women (and speak up for change)….” – 1st Runner Up – Teen Division, Miss Seattle 2014 The question was something like, “If you could go back to any period of time in history when would it be and why?” This TOP 10 FINALIST, who caught my ear…and attention day one, didn’t skip a beat when she replied to this spontaneous question day two. She...
read moreHappy Anniversary: Tales & Insights of My Family’s 1st Month!
Happy Anniversary! ….We’re at the 1 month mark of being an official family and for the record: I LOVE THAT BOY and I love my family…even through the ups and downs of our generously *steep* learning curve! Below are a few insights from my last month, but perhaps one of the most profound set of experiences I’ve had has been in watching and (now better understanding) the impact and responsibility father figures (and adults) have on who our boys become. An excerpt from a recent blog: While at breakfast the other...
read more“I want to be Kelly.” – A Young Someone
When I don’t know something, I seek to find the answer. I don’t know about parenting, especially a boy, a 13 yr old boy. Reading the book, “Bringing up Boys” by Dr. Dobson and my eyes have widened, my brows have raised, and my understanding has enriched (thus I have an increase in patience!). ….While at breakfast the other morning, after Kelly said good-bye and left for work, a young someone said quietly and confidently, “How does he leave out so quietly?” “I want to be...
read moreDeja Vu: Uniquely Savvy Arrives to Client Home to Find We Did the Interior Design!
WAIT, WHAT? Uniquely Savvy does Interiors???? Such a fun story, had to share!!!! So I drove up to my new client’s place the other day and was like, “Uh…..this house is very familiar. Think this is the house where I did interior design for a builder!” When the door opened, this award winning yet very approachable CEO was super friendly saying, “I feel like we know each other already since we’ve talked so much on the phone!”…..That’s when I said, “Oh my gosh, I feel the same…..AND…..I think I designed this...
read moreI Am “The Chic & Versatile, Championing & Discerning Freedom Explorer”. Who Are You?
Happy Fashion Friday! My Personal Brand and Statement of Style Identity: “The Chic & Versatile, Championing & Discerning Freedom Explorer”. …What is yours? Kim supports and celebrates individuals in discovering their authentic self through “Living Your Truth” and Personal Brand coaching, AND creates wardrobes/personal style to align who a client is on the inside with how they look on the outside. Kim is a discerning and trusted advisor who knows how to ask the right questions and holds the space to truly champion...
read moreLeadership Conference w/Michael Tetteh of the John Maxwell Team: 10.10.14
Talkin’ vision, purpose, downloads, and leadership – the convo was pure fuel! …..Former Sounder, Michael Tetteh is a Coach and Speaker w/the John Maxwell Team. Join the conversation at the L2: Learn-Lead simulcast on October 10th. http://tinyurl.com/qdwc56s Championing YOU, Your Style, Brand & Confidence from the “Inside-Out”, Kim Desire more?yl Kim (Crumpler) Peterson is Founder of Uniquely Savvy, Inc and is a veteran Personal Style & Branding Coach, Wardrobe Stylist, J. Hilburn Custom Menswear Style...
read moreGracious Style Truth Sets Her Free!
This client was #CHAMPIONED as she experienced gracious truth while learning best practices to fit and flatter her unique shape. What a treat to see her eyes light up with AHAS! Shopping and dressing will now be effortless knowing her best necklines, shirt/jacket/sweater lengths and styles, pant/dress/skirt styles and more. ….Because it’s not enough to know just about silhouettes, she also learned her best fabrics and patterns to embrace as well! …The very next day I got an email that she confidently shopped for a special...
read moreHer Confidence Was CHAMPIONED from the Inside-Out Because Someone 1st CHAMPIONED Me!
To be CHAMPIONED for this lovely client attending her 50th class reunion meant: WOW, Kim! You *listened* to exactly what I wanted and found it! AND because of you my outing to my reunion will be even more fun. I am going to feel good wearing that jacket (and love that sophisticated charcoal gray)!” Spontaneously pulling aside additional fall pieces that will mix beautifully into her existing wardrobe. Bringing shoes and accessory options into the dressing room so she could relax and didn’t have to run...
read moreFrom Domestic Violence to Uniquely Savvy
Happy Fashion Friday!!!…. I’m a firm believer that you can only look as beautiful, confident, and free on the outside as you are on the inside. I know, sounds like hard work, right? But with one choice-at-a-time we can become more of who we were fashioned to be! Passionate about getting this message out, shame in sharing some of my personal story continues to erode away and I was honored to interview with Julaine Smith of “Loving God & Making Money ” on *Sep 8* (http://tinyurl.com/nlyw2qh). …Listen in for the inside...
read moreMy Lessons Learned As a New Mama: First Day of School
(From Last Week: First Day of School) First day of school: Dropped D off and my throat was tight, tears were unexpected. I got a handsome & beaming pic, but I’m not allowed to share . ….In its place is what I saw in the counselor’s office: Imagine, wish, soar. Character….Pass it on.I think my throat is tight because we only had since Friday to shift focus, priorities, learn the school, get registered, and connect all the dots the best we could. Our choice was to stay present to the shift and get ‘er done so D could...
read moreMy Family Grew Overnight…We Couldn’t Be Happier!!!
The Peterson Family IT’S OFFICIAL!!!….Plane ticket canceled, Damariea gets to stay and makes our family more complete! Impressed with D’s self-advocacy and vision for his future! …We are beyond blessed, XOXO Championing YOU…YOUR STYLE, BRAND, AND CONFIDENCE from the “Inside-Out”, Kim Desire more?yl Kim (Crumpler) Peterson is Founder of Uniquely Savvy, Inc and is a veteran Personal Style & Branding Coach, Wardrobe Stylist, J. Hilburn Custom Menswear Style Consultant, Co-author, and Speaker. With a...
read moreJoin Us Monday (3-4 PM): Radio Interview with Kim Peterson & Julaine Smith
Tomorrow: Join us for my interview (3-4PM) on “Loving God & Making Money”, a faith based program where host Julaine Smith creates a space for discussing what it looks like when “faith meets work”. Julaine interviews guests and offers insights on what it takes to build generous companies and profitable careers that make a difference. Our focus tomorrow will be on: *My journey of transformation “from the inside out” which led to founding Uniquely Savvy *Dealing with the threat of failure *Breaking through lies &...
read moreMy Take on the Emmys Red Carpet
Emmys 2014 It was a family affair….My hubby, nephew and I munched popcorn, found our red carpet faves and celebrated the wins…..YAY Breaking Bad! … So much to share about the “WOWS!!!!” and the “Ummm, not so much”, but I’ll offer just a few highlights. AND WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS! #redcarpetstylemakeityourown *Julia Louis-Dreyfus looks vibrant, fresh, svelte and classically stunning…two thumbs up! *Melissa McCarthy! Love her and loved her hair, but this gown simply had too much...
read more“Personal branding is what people say about you after you leave the room.” – Jeff Bezos
…Personal Branding: August’s Hot Topic So what about Personal Branding?! Jeff Bezos said, “Personal branding is what people say about you after you leave the room.” Personal Branding is foundational to Uniquely Savvy’s style/branding services (http://tinyurl.com/qzl3qjp). It’s all about a conscious connection between who you are, your unique value proposition, contribution/story and how you show up in the world on the the inside & out. It’s about giving yourself permission to be authentically who you...
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