Save The Queen

I love when my clients teach me something. This week, during a closet edit, I fell in love with Save The Queen clothing. In a closet full of high end designers  the individual pieces made by this label really stood out!  Each one hand made,  hand  painted,  stunning!

You can buy this fantastic brand on the company website or if you're lucky, one of the pieces on yoox.com will fit you.

All Things Do Eventually Come Around Again

It is a good thing flannel shirts are back in style.  Thanks to my oh-so-fashionable husband, I found out that LL Bean is opening their first store in Colorado today.

Back in the early 90’s LL Bean was one of the only places to shop in the town I lived in.  All of my high school friends can attest to the fact that I lived in their flannel shirts and leggings.

Is it a coincidence that both of these things have come back into style?

I think so.

Regardless ladies, flannel shirts are like a dream come true.  They can be risqué, they can be modest, they are warm without the bulk, they can be used in the bedroom to allure your partner.  Long story short, you should go get one today.

The first two-hundred people to visit the store get a gift card, valued up to $500.  If you’re so lucky, perhaps the shirt you choose will be free.  If not, $39.95 is a steal.

Here is my pick from their collection- The Freeport Flannel- offered in a variety of colors.

I've been waiting for this day!

You know I love fashion.  Now you can see me in action.
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How did a week go by?

I don't know how a week went by since my last post, time is flying.  Last week was busy with three closet edits.  I had the pleasure of meeting two amazing women, Sharon and Amy, who both have amazing life insights.  I can only aspire to be so accomplished.  While they taught me a lot, I think I actually taught my life long friend something, in my third closet edit for the week.

Alison lives in a beautiful home is Park Hill. And as is typical with the homes in the neighborhood, the closets are small.  They are exceptionally small when sharing with another adult and two small kids.  I walked into the master bedroom and saw the closet that Alison shares with Jeff, and it was busting at the seams.  So much so, that Jeff had four articles of clothing hanging, because there simply wasn't room for his things.  I like Jeff a lot, so clearly something had to be done.

First step, pull out all the clothing.

Then we made four piles- donate, resale, summer, keep.  And one by one, piece by piece we determined the articles' future.  The result was this.

Resale

Donate

Recycle (I think Alison's dry cleaner is going to pay her for these hangers :) )

The final result- clothes they can see.

In addition to all of this, I think Alison now knows to not keep the things that don't fit, haven't been worn, have holes, or have seen better days.  We identified just a few things Alison needs to make all of these clothes more wearable.  I think today we are going to head out shopping.

The Stay At Home Mom Transition and Dilema

Can I tell you how many days of my life I dream of being a stay-at-home mom?  Almost everyday.  Not because I really want to stay home, in fact I love working.  But in my dreams I think about all the awesome jeans and shirt combinations I would wear day in and day out, without ever having to think about how I need to dress for work.  This got me thinking, what in the world would I do if I no longer needed work clothes.  If I never had to put on a pair of heels, a suit jacket, slacks.  What would I do with all of this stuff?!?! 

I know I would probably save it for a while, just in case I discovered that I made a bad decision.  I'd put the clothes in boxes, shove them in my child's closet and then go live my new life. After a bit, the clothes would become out of style, and the boxes would cause major anxiety as the clutter becomes too much for my OCD self. 

Does this sound like you?  I know it does, most women are this way.  But the reality is you're never going to use the stuff again.  I don't know a single person who stopped working outside the home and thought "man I miss my old life."  So instead of holding on to the past, even if it is nicely tucked away, lets get rid of it.  Let's clean out our closets, donate/resell our clothes and refresh for the new job that awaits at home.

Every time I do a closet edit a client says, "I needed someone to tell me to---" The blank is filled in with "get rid of this/ never wear it again/ donate it, etc."  We've all been there, we all know what we have is likely excessive.  It is ok to finally admit it. 

Let me help you go from this....

to this- but we'll add a smile.

Calling All Size 8 Brides

For those of you looking for a non-traditional wedding gown, please consider this stunner.
I got married in black and white stripes on the beach. I'd do it all over again, to the same guy of course, if I could wear this. Perhaps we should consider a five year vow renewal, Abhi?

Carolina Herrera, Tortoise Cage Embellished Gown, originally $11,900, now $3094.

Go For It, Shop Your Favorite Designer

I love the Neiman Marcus Last Call store.  I have never been there and not found something that I love, at a steal of a price.  However, today I am home with our little one, so shopping online will have to do.  But its ok, because they are offering an additional 40% off one item.  When this happens, I search for things from my favorite designers, that I would never be able to buy at full price.  I have been watching these Stella McCartney pants since I recommended them to a friend.  Lucky for me, I can get them at 80% off today.  Go for it, find what you love.

Stella McCartney, Wide Leg Contrast Pant, originally $1395, now $293

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