Sweater pills are never a good idea! They cheapen your entire look and should be taken care of immediately. Whenever I am cleaning out a client’s closet and come across sweater pills I immediately bust out my sweater shaver. Man, I love that tool. For under $10 you can keep your sweaters looking fresh. BUT…
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posted on Friday, May 29th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Featured, Style How-To's
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When it comes to wearing colored leather, finding the perfect outfit is not always an easy task. I have fallen into the colored leather trap many times in the past only to have those items hang in my closet, neglected. Not to let a good garment go to waste I have figured out the solution…
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posted on Thursday, May 28th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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One of the many fashion lessons my mother taught me was this; when you bring one new thing in, you take one old thing out. Cleansing your closet is crucial to keeping your style on point. Getting rid of styles that no longer serve you, not only makes room for new items but can also…
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posted on Tuesday, May 12th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Featured, Style How-To's
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A few months ago when I was traveling to Washington DC to visit my family, I noticed something on the streets. A herd of women wearing power suits, pantyhose, and white sneakers. Please note that this was a few months ago and NOT thirty something years ago in the 80s. Let’s try to ignore the…
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posted on Thursday, May 7th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Featured, Style How-To's
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I am HUGE leather person! In fact, I wear leather jackets and pants year round and don’t give a single damn about it either. A lot of my clients want to incorporate leather into their looks but struggle to find that balance between professional and edgy. I am here to tell you that wearing leather…
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posted on Tuesday, May 5th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Featured, Style How-To's
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I can’t think of anything worse than being at a job where I never advance. Not only does it suck financially, it has to be totally boring! Alright so we all agree NOT getting a promotion sucks, so the question is how DO you get a promotion? Sure there is the obvious; work hard, come…
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posted on Monday, May 4th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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This post is sponsored by Target. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Lilly Pulitzer for Target was a MASSIVE hit. Even if you aren’t a Lilly fan, you probably were curious enough to purchase a piece – or at least try to. I stopped by Target an hour after opening and…
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posted on Wednesday, April 29th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Spring is here and to me that is the perfect excuse to bust out the prints! Put those boring solid pieces to the back of the closet and have some fun in this warm weather. There are a few tips for wearing prints that I do want to share. If you follow these tips or…
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posted on Monday, April 27th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Not everyone is blessed with killer closet space. If you live in a big city like New York, then your chances of having a big closet are slim to none. Lucky for you I have some tips on how to maximize your closet space like a champ. Slimline Hangers If you haven’t upgraded to Slimline…
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posted on Saturday, April 18th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Featured, Style How-To's
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For the first time in fashion (okay maybe not the first time) being comfortable is actually considered stylish! At least on the footwear front it is. Incorporating sneakers into your look is not only acceptable, it’s actually encouraged. Last week I was asked, ‘how do you avoid looking sloppy in a pair of sneakers?’ and…
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posted on Wednesday, April 8th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Featured, Style How-To's
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