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CREATE YOUR STYLE UNIFORM

Written by Ann Fulton on October 7, 2021. Posted in Fashion Tips, Style Tips, Uncategorized.

Sometimes it’s really hard to get ready in the morning– nothing feels right- and it’s especially challenging when you have a lot of choices. Being a good editor helps this process, but what could really help is to create your own personal style uniform. Fundamentally, it is a formula for getting dressed every day. Says Australian blogger Amy Zanatta, “You can wear the exact same items each and every day or you can wear different items in the same category and just use...

PANTONE COLORS FOR FALL/WINTER 2021

Written by Ann Fulton on September 13, 2021. Posted in Fashion Tips, Style Tips, Uncategorized.

It is exciting when the Pantone Institute announces the colors for the season. Wouldn’t it be fun to figure out the how’s and why’s of their selection? There should be something for everyone. Plus, it is so fun to see why the different lines that have come in are in these colors. Enjoy! Mykonos Blue Illuminating Leprechaun Fuchsia Fedora Pale Rosette Adobe Fire Whirl Rhodonite Root Beer Coconut Cream Ultimate Gray Soybean Olive Branch

10 BEST WEARABLE FALL TRENDS.

Written by Ann Fulton on September 12, 2021. Posted in Fashion Tips, Style Tips, Uncategorized.

Although, I look forward to seeing each season’s new trends and looks, it seems that the designers often try to outdo themselves by designing some very strange and awkward looks. It really is theater- beautiful and eye-catching, but not very wearable by most gals. In the mix tough, there are some very wearable and fun trends. This season, channels throwbacks from different decades: think tailored clothes, chunky sweaters and real shoes It will be fun and easy to update your wardrobe with...

SECRETS OF A PERFECT WARDROBE

Written by Ann Fulton on August 21, 2021. Posted in Fashion Tips, Organization, Style Tips.

We have all been there- standing in front of your closet with no idea of what to wear. There are plenty of clothes to choose from, but nothing feels right. It’s a dreadful way to start a morning or go to an event. Also, it is a big time waster. I have pondered this situation pretty much my whole life. My desire to help my clients and shoppers have a fun, stylish and easy wardrobe has always been my number one work goal. There are some “wardrobe secrets” and tricks of the trade...

STYLE TIPS FOR SUMMER CLOTHES

Written by Ann Fulton on July 29, 2021. Posted in Accessories, Fashion Tips, Style Tips.

The easiest way to update your summer clothes is to style them a little differently. When you change up how you wear something, you change up how people see it- old becomes new. Add a pop of color- jewelry, handbag, jacket- you name it. French Tuck Everything. The French Tuck – AKA the half tuck is a super easy way to sharpen any look and update longer tops. Update Your Sandals Find some great colors and interesting shapes. Cute footwear always elevates your look. Re-think Belts Belts...

SUMMER CLOSET REBOOT

Written by Ann Fulton on July 29, 2021. Posted in Fashion Tips, Organization, Style Tips, Uncategorized.

I’ve got the mid-summer wardrobe blahs. The temperatures are toasty and I think that my go-to outfit of jeans and a t-shirt lacks fashion pizazz. I head to my closet and it’s crowded with good intentions. What to do? The obvious answer is to edit and sort, but I also find the chore of cleaning my closet somewhat overwhelming. I’ll admit that it is hard to get rid of “perfectly good” clothes. The problem is that these “perfectly good clothes” aren’t...

OUTFIT IDEAS

Written by Ann Fulton on July 28, 2021. Posted in Fashion Tips, Style Tips, Uncategorized.

I post these outfit ideas on Instagram. If you missed, you can check them out here. I love having fun with fashion.

JOYFUL DRESSING

Written by Ann Fulton on July 1, 2021. Posted in Fashion Tips, Style Tips, Uncategorized.

There is much joy to be had in dressing, well, joyfully. After a year in isolation wearing sweats, it seems natural to add some color and some whimsical designs to your wardrobe. It’s actually called “Dopamine Dressing”. Dopamine dressing has long been the subject of psychological research. To understand the concept, says Maria Costantino, a lecturer in cultural and historical studies at the London College of Fashion, “dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter that releases...

WHY STYLE MATTERS

Written by Ann Fulton on May 24, 2021. Posted in Fashion Tips, Style Tips, Uncategorized.

Putting effort into your appearance and style pays off in many ways, but especially in an improved attitude. I think we get “style stuck” because we set unrealistic goals and get derailed when they aren’t met. Style is more about showing up for yourself than others. Sometimes it’s hard to start.

SPRING 2021 WARDROBE ESSENTIALS

Written by Ann Fulton on May 3, 2021. Posted in Fashion Tips, Style Tips, Uncategorized.

Spring is here, which means it’s time to put away the winter layers and update your closet with new styles! There are tons of fun spring fashion trends and colors to experiment with this season, including matching sets, flowy kimonos and great pops of color. There are some strong trends this spring that can be good additions to your existing wardrobe. Remember that summer clothing doesn’t last as long as your winter clothes and needs to be replaced more frequently. Keep your eye our for...