Tag: closet clearing

Truth Serum: Women’s Bodies Are Not Fruit Shapes And Lots More on Huffington Post

My soul really needed this live chat with LifeStyle Editor, Jamie Feldman from Huffington Post (video here–> Huffington Post). We sat down to talk face to face (see pictures below) on all things body image, confidence and fashion. I got real with why women shouldn’t compare their bodies to a piece of fruit and why it’s important to practice your self love muscle daily.   Takeaway from segment: flex your self love muscle daily get properly measured for a bra…

Laugh And Have Fun While Changing Your Style

“I have good taste and know the best brands, but that doesn’t make me know how to dress or put an outfit together. I thought I did, but I don’t.  Thankfully, I met Bernadett (no ‘e’ as I call her).  As soon as I met her, I was instantly at ease. She has such a nice way about her, like she’s an old friend or an older sister.…

Speaking To Young Open Minds at the Fashion Institute of Technology

I was invited to speak to a class studying Business of Fashion Styling at the Fashion Institute of Technology to share my business and career advice to students who were stepping into careers in fashion. I was fortunate to attend FIT for my image consulting certificate and have since recommended it to so many aspiring fashionable business minded people. Here are a few tips I shared with the class: Set yourself apart from everyone else.…

Could You Pack For A Four Month Trip Around The World In Just Three Suitcases?

It can be done because I did it. I packed for a client traveling around the world in three suitcases. I surprised myself but with a bit of planning and organization you may have room in your suitcase for souvenirs. This is how I did it: Made sure she had the right size suitcases. Here are some suitcase options Researched the countries she was traveling to gage the temperature Removed all her favorite items from her closet and laid them on her couch and bed Created looks/outfits based on her favorite pieces Packed basic pants/leggings/bottoms in black (She’s a New Yorker, we can’t help the black in the wardrobe) Tank tops, blazers, and sweaters which are wrinkle resistant (lay shirts on top of each other and roll them.…

Vintage Never Looked Better

Vintage and consignment shops have never looked better! Please stand up right now and march to your local salvation army, flea market and boutique vintage stores in your area for clothing/books/furniture/jewelry that won’t break the budget (some will but it’s worth it). I spotted this beautiful DVF (Diane von Furstenberg) for dare I say it…$20! Here it is hanging out waiting for me to put her on.…

So Much To Read, So Little Time

         (Jennifer Lawrence Oscars, Dior “Fall” Fashion, courtesy of Grace Coddington)           I am overwhelmed with how many beautiful creative websites there are to read and cruise it’s breathtaking content filled pages.  I never have enough time to read and watch it all.  Here are my  favorite sites (in no particular order) for you to enjoy.…

Jen Pressley, Creative Director Who’s Funky but Business Appropriate.

“Bernadett is more than an image consultant — she was able to take my outlook on life and myself from ok to awesome in one short session. Her posing lessons are also great for everyone, in every aspect of life. Even though it seems silly, my drivers license picture went from being horrible to wow — it’s amazing how something so simple can be such a boost to your self-esteem.…