FAQs
How will you help me develop an evolved personal style?
I present well-researched, relevant options that resonate with your most effective expression. This allows you to see your choices in a brighter light. To bring out your most authentic, highly personal style, I present a combination of classic, modern, and ahead-of-the-curve styles at various price points, carefully chosen for you. I highlight your body shape, singular beauty, stated life goals, and deeply held values. I do not encourage buying frivolously — how you spend your money makes an emotionally clarifying statement that will resonate in your world. Evolved personal style means making better choices that inspire growth in and around you.
How do I imbue my purchases with constructive creativity?
Rather than living every day like a mouse on a wheel, conscious purchasing can open windows into a world that is more connected and more attuned to the broader roots of humankind. With the power of modern technology, creators are finding many ways to imbue their ventures and aspirations with their stories, identities, and worldviews, rather than stripping life of its charm and beauty. By shopping small, you support an entrepreneur who makes a vivacious effort to refute the dull echo of modern society. By supporting creators who pour a piece of themselves into every product they make, we help form a breathtaking mosaic that reverberates with the majesty of the human experience.
I want to support the Black Lives Matter movement for equality and justice. How will you guide me?
Anti-racism and all forms of inclusion amplify your radiance and are the heart of my business. I am committed to amplifying the Black fashion community's voices, artwork, and stories, and to acknowledging and highlighting Black talent in your curation. I will seek out Black designers and-owned brands so you, too, may support the 15% pledge. I firmly believe that peace and wellness start with each of us as conscious, sentient beings.
How can I perfect my daily uniform to create a signature style?
The holy grail! The first thing to acknowledge is that looking great is not effortless. My process involves creating your future self by setting intentions through conscious, thoughtful choices. We will respect your strengths and gifts while inviting flexibility and open-mindedness so that your uniform is sustainable and evolves with you through time.
I am working from home. Why should I invest in developing my style now?
It’s not just about clothes. It’s about people, stories, dreams, and connections and goes beyond the physical. What we wear says much about who we are and how we want to fit in. Our outfits signal how we feel emotionally. But fashion doesn’t just reflect our inner selves; it can also have psychological effects that change how we think, feel, and act. Our stress levels are further reduced when we wear clothes that make us feel good. These benefits are physical and psychological, as noted by behavioral psychologist Professor Carolyn Mair, PhD.
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When we re-engage and see one another — from more than just the shoulders up — what will we want to wear? What will our post-crisis identities look like?
The emotional pull of recognition will come from seeing a new way to cast yourself. One that signals: “Yes, I have changed. Yes, things are different. Now we emerge in a new world.” Times of significant trauma also produce great creativity as we process what we have been through. The functional side of that is fashion. After periods of extremes — war, pandemic, recession — dress is a way to signal the dawning of a new age, as noted by fashion historian Vanessa Friedman.
How will this process help me perform better?
We can change how we feel and perform by engaging with what we wear and consciously considering its symbolic meaning. Many people are now familiar with the findings of a 2012 study, which found that wearing a garment believed to belong to a doctor, rather than a painter, significantly increased the wearer’s attention to detail. The symbolic meaning attributed to the garment was that doctors are associated with attention to detail. We can bring this power of belief to our clothing by creating powerful associations between an item and its symbolic meaning. This may be an association with the item’s intangible inherent value or characteristic, or with an associated memory. Either way, our performance can be influenced when we wear the item while simultaneously recalling its symbolic meaning!
I care about sustainability. How can I best work with what I have and make sustainable choices?
Timeless fashion holds its value and can be worn and re-worn. It can also be sold and resold. It does not become passé in a matter of days. Mindful targeting of missing links with biodegradable natural fibers will make your current wardrobe sing. Also, buying less overall and thinking more deeply about it will mean you love it longer. Tailoring your well-made acquisitions is another favorite tactic to reinvent what you already own, which is less expensive and more sustainable than buying new. I will edit with you to hone a streamlined collection with clear advice on what to sell or donate.
Can you help with store discounts and perks?
I offer discounts and VIP perks, which are fabulous benefits. They arise on a case-by-case basis, especially with advance orders. Making smart, targeted purchases is key to managing your clothing budget, and I will help you develop a wise plan that is easy and fun to follow.