Category Archives: Style How-To’s

5 Tips to Refresh Your Closet For Spring

Memorial Day has come and gone, which means it’s officially time to break out the warm weather wardrobe. I’ve recently migrated my wardrobe into a new and improved closet (more on that later) and now realize how badly I need to edit things down (AGAIN) to accommodate the new season. Working on your closet can…

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How to Step Up Your Accessories Game

Accessories are one of the best ways to express yourself. You can take a simple outfit and take it to the next level through accessories – whether it be jewelry, hats. bags, or even by using your shoes as an accessory. In my latest episode of ‘Lauren Messiah: Uninterrupted” I take you on a tour…

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The Ultimate Weekend Getaway Packing Guide

Bag // Jeans // Swimsuit // Sunglasses // Dress // Leather Jacket // Tee // Shirt // Shorts // Sandals // Necklace Lately I’ve been out of town more than I am in town. I wish I could say I’ve been jet setting for pleasure but it’s all been work related. Right now I am…

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How to Make a Statement with a Scarf

Scarves are one of the most underutilized accessories available today. One scarf can instantly upgrade your look  over and over again. There about a zillion ways to wear a scarf. So why aren’t you wearing one? Check out my latest episode of ‘Lauren Messiah: Uninterrupted’ to find out how you can make a statement with…

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What to Wear to a Daytime Summer Wedding

Facebook feed is like a not-so-gentle reminder that everyone I grew up with is either a.) already married with children or b.) getting married and the wedding invitation/ gift registry is on it’s way over. Facebook is like the modern day nagging mother, shaming me for being the lone un-married wolf who is too busy…

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27 Fashion Hacks Using Everyday Products

Everyone enjoys a good old fashioned fashion hack. As a stylist I LOVE a fashion hack. In fact I depend on them at work everyday. Here are 27 of my favorites that have gotten me out of a jam more than once. 1. Baby powder to remove grease and oil stains from leather and silk…

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Stylist Approved Secrets for Finding Luxury Items for Less

originally published on Glam.com. Read the rest of my articles for Glam right here. In the days of social-bragging, everyone wants the best of best when it comes to clothing and accessories. It’s hard not to want a beautiful Chanel bag, Christian Louboutin shoes, or a Hermes cuff when they are flooding your Pinterest board…

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How to Incorporate Emerald into Your Wardrobe

  Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Caress® via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Caress®. It ain’t easy being green! If you read last week’s post, you know that I have challenged myself to wear more green. To be more specific,…

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Why You Look 10lbs Heavier (and How to Fix it)

I’ve yet to meet a woman who wants to look heavier than they actually are. Now I’ve worked with clients who want to look curvier or who perhaps wants to fill out certain area of a garment – but heavier? No, I haven’t come across that one yet. The thing is, a lot of women…

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How to Tell if Your Clothes Actually Fit

You may have heard this one before but in case you haven’t; fit is everything. It doesn’t matter how expensive (or inexpensive for that matter) if your clothes don’t fit you right, you are going to look cheap and that sucks. The problem is, most women don’t actually know if their clothing fits properly. The…

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