His Name Means Fearless. His Visual Brand & Wardrobe Follow!
Worked with a snappy casual Marketing Consultant & Speaker’s Coach on a 2.5 HR fast track tonight. Here’s his initial *WHY*:”…My goal is to look like what my clients are paying for.” Before we shopped, when we were finalizing his Personal Brand & Style Statement and he said….”You know what it is? I’m ready to be what my name means.” I said, “What is that?”He then wrote out his birth name which means “FEARLESS”. We changed his statement to more accurately reflect...
read moreClients Bring it Out in Me!… “For a guy who doesn’t really like to shop, Kim makes it fun!”
This is a very casual individual who simply wanted to affordably upgrade with subtle “modern” details, better quality and better fit. Switching up minor style elements (fit, color, shoes) are EASY WINS & quickly begin to make a difference with which you can build upon! TIP: Dark denim in any silhouette will put you on the style map in seconds sharp! That said, in just a couple of hours we created several mix and match fun, versatile & casual outfits: Denim, shorts, plaid shirts, dress shirts, a few date...
read moreBecause You Asked: What I Wore…
“The Chic, Versatile & Discerning Freedom Explorer & Champion of People” embodies my personal brand! Over the last several months and again several times over this last week, I have been asked “Will you show more of your outfits?”…… For now, because you asked here’s what I wore to give a presentation on Personal Style & Branding. I added in another layer with this tree of life pendant that my bestie sent me for my birthday! Candidly, three things pop up re posting more of...
read moreWhat Happened – He Looked That Sharp!
….Tried to capture the action in real time – it was hilarious! …Here’s what I got! Steve Dellario (top left) is a seasoned mortgage banker at Colbalt Mortgage and likes to look sharp in suits and exquisite shirts….He wore his new custom J Hilburn shirt to our meeting & the guys literally went grabbing, tugging, and checkin’ it out for fit and style! Leo Novsky, a speaker’s coach, wears J Hilburns’s magnetic collar stays to polish his public speaking presence and immediately noticed Steve’s...
read moreFar from “AFTER, Yet Small Tweaks Go a Long Way!
Pure joy celebrating this “confident, creative and effortless classic today!” We shopped together, but the biggest value I believe was in learning “the rules & freedoms” for dressing her shape via the Style GPS! The details of silhouette/hems lengths, fabric weight, pattern scale, and placement of pockets, buttons, etc make all the difference! …Even the shape of shoes and accessories will be considered to pull this look together…..Yay, celebrating! Ps. We have the layering tank...
read moreDoes El Natural Win the Race?
Piggy backing on an earlier hair post: The hair (and face) Mr. Peterson loves – all natural. Loves it so much I’m going to skip seeing my hair stylist for a bit!!! Do you like your hair and make-up “natural” or polished up…..or both? Happy Fashion & Freedom Friday -off to shop at The Rack! 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 more“It Takes a Lot of Courage to Grow Up and Be Who You Are.”
“It takes a lot of courage to grow up and be who you are.” E.E. Cummings W3 (Women, Wisdom & Wine) at Matthews Winery last night!…..A full house, we laughed and had some fun….then we got down and dug deep!!! A spirit of encouragement and hope was the overarching tone though this was undoubtedly the most vulnerable and empowering talk in my career. “From Fear to Freedom: Challenge the Lies, Champion the Truth” brought each of us into deeper awareness of who we are and some of the things that hold us back from being who we...
read moreCommunicate Your Personal Brand Attributes Through Elements of Style!
TIP: Communicate your personal brand attributes through elements of style. This blazer is classic (in charge), yet has denim color pinstripe lining (approachable) …..the pop of color is fresh and communicates fun! Honored to champion this vibrant, stylish, and successful Windermere Owner on her personal and visual brand objectives. …When I popped by her office today her confident yet casual Friday look was right on point! Her look says: In charge, successful, approachable and fun, reliable, energetic, and stylish of course! (Wish you...
read moreKudos to Moms: Gifting Daughters Confidence & Self Esteem through Self-Acceptance
Kudos – Moms “DO” Know Best! A mom of an 18 year old wants to gift her daughter with the confidence of knowing how to dress for her (athletic) shape. “Jackie”, back from her 1st year in college, has a closet full of clothes she’s not happy with and doesn’t have fun when she shops because she doesn’t know what looks good on her. Jackie’s mom asked for references of other young women who have had a Uniquely Savvy Experience since she was concerned it wasn’t for a professional image & branding...
read moreTurning Point Style & Shop Makeover + Shopping Tips
Are YOU ready for your Turning Point Style & Shop Makeover? Turning Point Style & Shop Makeover? Yep…..she’s serious about distilling down her “classic with a twist” personal and visual brand and bringing that alignment from the inside-out! Pre-shopped at the Bellevue Collection yesterday and today she has her fitting….”I am super excited!!”, and so am I to to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale + 7 other stores to pull her look together! Shopping Tips: *To save time, determine the overall language of...
read moreBeeing “Seen” Brings Tears
Being SEEN Brings Tears “Kim, Thanks for ‘seeing’ me. I appreciate how great I feel when I put on my ‘new’ self. I think that seeing others is part of your gifting, and it makes you so good at what you…You desire to bring out the best in people, and you have the ability to show the rest of the world what you have discovered…It makes me cry to think that you saw someone beautiful in me, and you managed to show that to the world.” ….Absolutely why I do what I do. Honored and humbled...
read moreVIRTUAL STYLE Brings Courage, Hope & Celebration!
Can You Define Your Personal Brand & Statement of Style? While I often work as a Seattle personal stylist and image consultant, last week a client and I had a (virtual) personal branding consultation which led to her conscious connection regarding: her essence and personality, professional contributions, values, aspirations, and passions. After marinating for a while, we translated our findings into her personal statement of style. A humbling reflection, this is what I found in my INBOX: “Hi Kim, I just want to thank you so...
read moreClient Spotlight: Celebrate Good Times!
Celebrating “The healthy and vibrant, playful and effortless Classic” and the reward of her taking a risk and moving beyond valid fears for something better….beautiful! Her playfulness, smiles and sweet hug at the end brought such joy to our shopping appointment tonight!….I was sufficiently prepped for “how much I hate shopping – this isn’t going to be fun”, “I need to trust you. I need to trust you. I need you to be my mirror. I need to trust you.” I received this email...
read moreEarly Mornin’ Confession
Early Mornin’ Confession (FB post from 3 something AM on 6.25.14) I sometimes feel like I’m running naked through the streets after posting my LEXI video a couple of weeks ago – that’s pretty vulnerable, yet I feel no shame. What I’m trying to say is -my introvert self realized how much I put myself out there *and* how committed I am to being available to the bigger picture though that’s not clearly in focus yet. With that, on a personal level I’ve been energetically wiped the last couple of weeks and have been...
read moreIt’s Time: Finding My Courage, Going Deeper & Taking a Leap of Faith
LEXI LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2014 Going Deeper Uniquely Savvy community .Were goin deeper because its about so much more than just our looks and our clothes! Ack! Giving that talk at the LEXI Leadership Summit on Challenging the Lies, Championing the Truth as per usual- has been challenging me on being more true and fearless (feeling the fear and doing it anyway) re my coaching, consulting and training on inside-out personal style and branding. (LEXI video coming soon .). That talk...
read moreShe Represents So Many, Can You Relate?
She Represents So Many of Us…Anything resonating w/You? Resonates with me! • I have spent my entire life doing for others and have neglected myself. • I feel like I don’t really have a style. I put on what’s convenient and comfortable and covers my lower tummy. I know that I waste a lot of money buying things that I think are cute but I never wear, and they pile up in my closet. • I need someone to be brutal with my closet, someone who knows what works for ME and what doesn’t. I thought about...
read moreVideo Blog: How to Dress Professionally for Summer
It’s gettin’ hot out here! Clients are asking about professional attire for the warmer months, here are a few tips… Enjoy them and call me to learn how we can work together to elevate your style, inspire confidence, and live empowered from the inside-out this summer! Cheers! 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, Wardrobe Stylist, J. Hilburn...
read moreNobody’s Going To Want It More Than I Do!
Facebook post from 2 weeks ago… As I was heading out in the rain and twilight tonight for my 9 mile training run, a friend says, “I don’t know how you do it.” Me? “I don’t want to do it, it’s commitment. Discipline.” Two more weeks until the Whistler ½ and just like anything else, nobody’s gonna want *it* more than I do…I want to finish and I want to fit better in my clothes!…. What do you want? What are you willing to do to get after it? P.S. Heading out to Whistler w/friends tomorrow…..thanks to ALL who...
read moreVulnerability Calls: Challenging the Lies, Championing the Truth
Vulnerability Calls The Lie: We’ve been taught to put on a mask, put on the pretty, reply with “I’m great! How are you?!” The Truth: Sometimes we’re hurting, we’re sad, we’re mad….we’re feeling something different…and it’s okay to be real and vulnerable. ….This pic was at the end of a day that started w/a good solid cry Wed morning. If I could I would have stayed in bed. But I was to lead a meeting and so “responsibility” trumped “sad”. I share this for a few reasons that come to mind: 1. When I arrived...
read moreUniquely Savvy Solutions: TIPS for Creating Head-to-Toe Harmony!
2014 White House Correspondents’ Dinner Vergara, is one of my faves from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, do find a find a full length shot! In addition to fabulous lines and exquisite fit, notice the harmony between her her golden/caramel locks that flow seamlessly w/her skin and shimmery gold bodice. Just for color education – check out the warm highlights of FLOTUS! Gorge with her skin/eyes, yet compete with the overall cool gray of her Marchesa gown….Still stunning? Come on now, absolutely. Just...
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