There is nothing wrong with getting older. Actually, getting older is kind of awesome. With age you become smarter, savvier, and way cooler. You couldn’t pay me to be 25 again. I’ll stick to the age I am now, thank you. Of course getting older is no walk in the park. Areas of your…
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posted on Tuesday, February 17th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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We are all guilty of it, buying a new “special” garment and letting it hang in your closet – you know because you’re saving it for the perfect occasion. The problem with this technique is that the special occasion never comes or if it does it isn’t quite special enough for that dress, jacket, pair…
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posted on Thursday, February 12th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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In case you missed it, today I was on The Real giving commentary for their Valentine’s Day fashion show with Adrianne Bailon and Nene Leakes. This segment was all about different Valentine’s Day looks for different personality types. Check out the clip above and tell me what you’ll be wearing this Valentine’s Day. I’ll be…
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posted on Tuesday, February 10th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's, VIDEOS
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Number one excuse as to why people put off booking me for my styling services? They want to lose weight first. I hear it ALL the time, “I don’t want to shop for a new wardrobe now because I am going to lose weight and after that happens I’d have to buy all new clothes…
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posted on Friday, January 16th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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For a lot of you this post is going to be a big old DUH but based on the work I’ve done with my clients this post is necessary. Why? Because putting on a great looking outfit is only step 1 in the process of looking great. There are a few simple (and some some…
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posted on Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Oh the elusive and oh-so-confusing “business casual” dress code. It’s not quite business and it’s not quite casual. It’s a pretty flexible code of dressing that allows you to embrace more of your personal style. Flexible sounds good in theory but often flexibility breeds confusion. I’ve found that a lot of women (and men) often…
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posted on Thursday, December 18th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Free Style Resources, Style How-To's
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A style slump, it happens to the best of us. When we get busy with work, family, and just life in general … our style is often the first thing to go. For many of my clients these “slumps” can last for YEARS. I see it all the time. The big promotion comes or maybe…
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posted on Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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A few things happen when the seasons change. For one, I start craving soups, stews, and chili … and perhaps a baked good or two. The second thing that happens is that I start craving a cozy new winter wardrobe – a much more dangerous craving if you ask me. In all seriousness, the “changing…
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posted on Tuesday, December 9th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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While many people have a love/hate relationship with sequins, I have nothing but love of them. With all of the holiday parties that are sure to start filling up your social calendar, why not start preparing your wardrobe for the most wonderful time of the year. A Full-On Sequin Dress Hear me out, a sequin…
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posted on Monday, December 8th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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After months of 90 degree weather, LA finally got the memo that it’s FALL! Hooray. With this “official” change in season I have been feeling the need to shake things up a bit. This shake up isn’t your standard summer-to-fall switch out either. Recently I have felt the need to reinvent myself. Maybe its my…
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posted on Thursday, November 20th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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