First of all, can I just say that I LOVE all of the comments on my latest Facebook post! Please check them out because they are so inspiring and add your thoughts if you haven’t already. I wanted to know how tripped out people get about their size and how it relates to getting…
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posted on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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As a stylist it’s kind of my job to think that leggings are the anti-Christ on the fashion world. However, because I work as a personal stylist, I totally understand the necessity for a comfortable pair of leggings. Sometimes the day just calls for a pair of leggings. A common leggings pairing is a…
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posted on Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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One of the top things my client’s request is a “pulled together” look. No matter if they are going to work, going out to dinner, or just running errands on the weekends – they want to look neat and not sloppy. You see it done all the time – a celebrity will have a…
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posted on Tuesday, August 19th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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During the hot summer months, this summer in particular, I feel that it’s too hot for heels. I know I’m not alone here because a lot of my clients have been asking for stylish alternatives to heels. I totally get it and with all of the flat footwear options out there, who needs heels! Lucky…
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posted on Friday, August 15th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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I used to be somewhat of a fashion hoarder. Nothing too extreme, there was no need to organize an intervention but I was definitely afraid to part with my stuff. I had an entire room devoted to my wardrobe and it was busting at the seams. So last year I decided to take my own…
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posted on Monday, August 11th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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A style slump. It happens to even the most stylish of people. You know those periods of time where you just don’t feel like yourself? When applying makeup feels like a chore, you start giving your heels the side-eye, and you are overcome with a general lack of motivation to look your absolute best. So…
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posted on Saturday, August 9th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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One of the questions I ask all of my clients during our initial consultation is ‘What do you consider your best feature?’ I am often met with blank stares during this part of the process. Here is the thing – everyone has a “best” feature! Sure some days its harder to identify them than…
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posted on Wednesday, July 30th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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I have received quite a few emails from readers who want advice on how to get a practical yet stylish working mom wardrobe. I may not be a mom but I have styled my fair share of them. Keep reading for my style tips and a list of stay-at-home mom essentials. Swap Out Your Leggings…
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posted on Tuesday, July 29th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Are cargo pants ever okay? Oh that’s the million dollar question. Well maybe it’s more like a $40 question … but a great question all the same. I say it depends on who’s asking. For men, if you are under 30 they are okay, over 30 never okay. Now for all of my ladies, this…
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posted on Monday, July 21st, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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When I want to be comfortable I reach for a roomy pair of drawstring pants. Sweats or a nice silky pair of drawstring pants (depending on the weather) are a modern alternative to leggings. Now you know I am not one to put comfort over style, especially when you can have both. Yes, ladies you…
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posted on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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