As a stylist it’s my job to fix wardrobe malfunctions. I’ve had to unstick broken zippers, sew people into dresses, make a size 10 foot fit into a size 7 shoe … I’ve done it all. Here are 19 easy fixes for wardrobe malfunctions that everyday women experience. 1.) Deodorant Marks Nothing sucks more than…
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posted on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Q- Honest question, how can I wear boot-cut jeans without looking like a time traveler from 2005? A- I kid you not, just the other day I was thinking the exact same thing! Someone in my Pilates class had on boot-cut workout pants and I wondered, how did these classics turn into such a potential…
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posted on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Party season is quickly approaching, is your holiday outfit ready? For me, holiday parties are the perfect excuse to dress up and have fun with fashion. I’m not talking office holiday parties either (how to dress for those parties here), I’m talking full on holiday parties. Why not get all gussied up? If not now,…
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posted on Monday, November 25th, 2013
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Something happened today. I bought a pair of overalls. This wasn’t an impulse buy either. I thought this one through. It started innocently enough when I spotted a pair of cute denim overalls on Target.com. They said “sold in stores only” but I couldn’t find them in stores. I sent everyone I knew (in multiple…
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posted on Tuesday, November 19th, 2013
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Q- Where do I go to buy good suits for women? A- As someone who currently lives and works in a creative industry, it’s sometimes hard to believe that women still need to wear proper suits. La-La Land must have really infiltrated my brain because I’m originally from D.C. aka home of the female power suit….
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posted on Sunday, November 17th, 2013
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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‘Tis the season to be jolly and merry with all of your lovely co-workers! This can be a blessing or a curse depending on who you work with. Regardless of the office company you keep, you still need dress fabulously. The question is, what the heck are you going to wear?! An office holiday party…
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posted on Saturday, November 16th, 2013
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Ever since I started working as a full-time stylist, I’ve been sporting sneakers more than I care to admit. I used to be a hardcore heels girl – the higher the better. Today that just isn’t practical. Hauling garment bags, shopping for 8+ hours per day … heels just aren’t’ going to cut it.I know…
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posted on Monday, November 11th, 2013
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Oh the elusive “it” status. Every girl wants “it” status without knowing was “it” is. When most people think of “It Girls” they think of pretty girls who are famous without lifting a finger. While it may seem that way, these girls are actually hustlers who know how to turn a spark of popularity into…
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posted on Tuesday, November 5th, 2013
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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I can’t tell you how many people ask me “how do I become a stylist?”. There is a reason my biz partner and I have a school that specializes in becoming a stylist – so many people want this career! My short answer is come to my school but since I am feeling generous, my…
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posted on Thursday, October 31st, 2013
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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So here’s some news. I’m on a shopping diet. I’ve gotten rid of all of the “junk food” in my closet aka the clothing that I am no longer wear. I am also taking a (small) break from shopping. My goal is to start utilizing the clothing that I already have in my closet before…
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posted on Wednesday, October 30th, 2013
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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