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Wardrobe Stylist asks: Where Is The Best Shopping Deal? Outlet, Off-Price Retailer, Or A Store Sale?

 

Personal Shopper Scarlett DeBease
Personal Shopper Scarlett

 

As a wardrobe stylist, I just had to share with you a great article that I read in Real Simple magazine about where to find the best deal – outlet or off-price retailer.

I myself have never been much of a fan of shopping outlets, as just like the article states, much of their merchandise is made for the outlet itself, therefore not the big bargain they want you to think you are getting.

Typically the merchandise made for the outlet is of a lower quality and although it can be fun to go from store to store, I find that you can still get a better deal at off-price retailers such as TJ Max and Marshalls.

Based on my personal and professional wardrobe stylist shopping experiences, I still find that I get the best buys at retail store sales, and it is always worth checking out on-line sales too. On-line shopping is also a lot less exhausting than outlet shopping, allowing you more time to organize your closet and create some new outfits with your bargain purchases.

“Wardrobe Stylist Scarlett, is a pleasure to work with. She’s professional, knowledgeable, and fun! I loved playing dress-up with her guidance. She arrived with a bag of tricks, ready to work in my closet to prune, create, tweak, and suggest wardrobe additions. By the time she left, I had a small pile of clothes to donate, an understanding of my most flattering styles, many outfit options, and a shopping list for wardrobe enhancements. She followed-up by emailing the photos she took of all the outfits we had created (accessories and all), which will make getting dressed and packing for trips much simpler. Don’t even question whether or not to hire her. Just do it! Wardrobe Stylist Scarlett has a great eye, is creative, understands clothing and different body types, and is a really fun to work with. You will come away with clarity and confidence.”

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What Muffin Top?

The muffin top: Now you see it, now you don’t. 

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It happens to the best of us. Eventually, our middle, also known as the muffin top, spills over our waistbands and we jiggle when we wiggle.
A muffin top is preferable in our tummies and not on them.

In the video below that, which now has over 20,0OO views on YouTube,  I recommended a clothing company that designs tops and bottoms that control our muffin tops from spilling over our waistbands.

Miraclebody designs clothes with inner panels that hold the muffin top in, and make us look smoother and thinner while nicely hiding belly fat.

FYI: Miraclebody clothes are now more affordable, so check them out for sure!!

There are many ways I use and show my clients on how to camouflage the muffin top, and for me, there are some days I need to use all of the tricks I know.

 

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Who Would Look Good In This?

Seriously? I mean really?

Who would look good in this outfit? Not even the model looks good in it, despite the fact that it costs thousands of dollars and is designed by Stella McCartney a highly praised designer.

Not even standing in a gorgeous pool, makes this boxy, oversized plaid, looks like it once belonged to your uncle in the 1950s, jacket flattering or attractive!

Who would look good in this

Now that I got this out of my system, tell me why a woman would want an evening bag to look like a toilet paper holder???
This is a Chanel bag, and I am sure Coco Chanel would NOT be happy with this Charmin toilet paper look-a-like.

Who would look good in this

A woman can command a room when she walks in because she’s dressed to look and feel confident and beautiful not because she’s obsessed with silly trends or designer labels.

I can say that is true for the women who hire me, and that is exactly how I like it.

Thank you for allowing me to vent about my disdain for the ridiculous in the high-end designer world, and rest assured I never suggest such craziness for my clients.

 I want to give a big shout out to  Scarlett De Bease and her biz Scarlett Image. A few years ago, I worked with this amazing woman to transform my wardrobe from corporate employee to mompreneur. 
She helped me clear out my closet of the “what were you thinking clothes” and helped me replace them with pieces that were classic and elegant and fit me well. Today I’m wearing an outfit inspired by what she taught me. While I’m now back in the corporate world – my mompreneur clothes transferred over perfectly.
Thank you Scarlett!
– Jennifer Covello

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How To Know When You Should Get A New Bra?

When Should You Get A New Bra?
When Should You Get A New Bra?

Almost every time I have a wardrobe styling consultation with a client, I ask when was the last time they had a bra fitting or bought new bras?

So, when should you get a new bra? There are many factors into when you should get a new bra, and I’ve listed just a few below.

 

1. If you have lost or gained 10 lbs or more than your bra size has changed as well.
2.  Your straps need constant readjustments.
3.  Your breasts are heading further south or going east & west at the same time. Trust me, it happens.
4. Your posture is getting worse.

But here is the best incentive to get a professional bra fitting and a few new bras:
You will have a more visible waistline when your breast are up where they belong. When you lengthen the space between the breasts and hips,  you will have a more defined waist and all your clothes will look 100% better on you.

Bonus: You’ll find yourself walking taller, more confident and smiling far more than you have in the past.

Feeling like it’s time for a bra refresh? Book a call with me here to schedule your wardrobe styling consultation! Together, we’ll ensure your bras fit perfectly, giving you that confidence boost and flattering silhouette you deserve!

When You Should Get A New Bra

“I actually wore EVERYTHING we bought last time – and that never happens! “
Heather H., Ct.
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False Advertising Is The Real Fake News.

fasle advertisingFake lashes, fake ads, and fake before & Afters get me angry for real.

Finally, there is an article about one of my biggest pet peeves: False Advertising, in the cosmetic and fashion industries.

Have you ever noticed that the ads for mascara featuring gorgeous women with thick and full luscious lashes were false? Seriously false, as in false eyelashes.

This false advertising tries to tell us that we too can have lashes like the models, but if they need fake eyelashes to show us how effective the mascara is, then clearly the mascara is not able to produce what we see in the print ad or on a TV commercial.

This New York Times article: Mascara Ads: Thick Lashes, Fine Print highlights the false eyelash false advertising for mascaras, and that those days might legally have to end.

All of this trying to pull the wool over our fake eyelash free eyes, reminds me of a post I wrote, Why Can’t I Look Like That? awhile back about how women’s bodies are manipulated and altered to look ‘perfect’ for ads, features and magazine covers.

We need to speak up and say, we’re not going to accept false advertising and other attempts to make women feel inadequate and falsely unattractive.

Are you with me?

“Thank you so much for the fabulous wardrobe session. I had so much fun working with   you to review my closet collection and look at colors and outfits in a whole new light! I am amazed at how many outfits I have just waiting for me to wear! Can’t wait for our upcoming shopping day.”—Colleen Ashe  Ashe Organizing Solutions, Ltd

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Take A Peak Into My Organized Closet and Find Out How To Organize Yours

Don’t you wish you had an organized closet? Want to see mine?

If you always wondered what my closet looks like and would also like to see how many clothes I own, then wonder no more.

You can finally get a tour of my organized closet and get all the tips and tools I use to keep it that way.

Take a peek into my organized closet in this video.

By following my tips, not only will you have an organized closet that you will love, but will also be able to easily find what to wear and stop dreading opening up your closet door.

Ready to transform your closet into a space you love? If you’re tired of the chaos and want to make getting dressed a joy, book a call with me here and I’ll show you how to create an organized and stylish closet that works for you!

“The hanger tip is worth the price of admission.  I always lose a few in the mix, and your suggestion will save me so much time and aggravation in the future. Well done!!!” – Jane Pollak

 

 

 

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Did You Know I Do This Too?

Did You Know I Do This Too?

Many of you know a little bit of what I do for and with my clients, but I bet you don’t know all of the services I offer.

Sure I can take my clients shopping and show them what to wear, but did you know that I also help them with……Oh, just watch the video and find out. Maybe you’ll even find out you are one of my VIP clients.

What To Wear

Scarlett’s warmth and kindness immediately put me at ease as soon as she stepped in the door. She came to help me put together an outfit for the most important moment of my career, giving my first TEDx talk! I was working through my stage fright, and I knew that if I looked great on stage, I would feel much more confident on the big day. Scarlett helped me choose the right colors for my skin and hair, and ended up not only choosing a fabulous outfit for the TEDx talk, she also put together many more outfits for my professional life. I would never have thought of combining that blouse with that jacket and skirt. It was like getting five new outfits without spending a penny on clothes. I love Scarlett so much, I have hosted her on a webinar and my radio show, so she can reach my clients who are dating again after divorce or loss.
Helping women feel better about the bodies they have and knowing what to wear? Priceless!” 
—Sandy Weiner Last First Date

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Shopping Advice: Don’t Leave Your Dressing Room!

Shopping Advice: Don’t Leave Your Dressing Room!

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There you are in the dressing room trying to find an outfit for your next, presentation, interview, networking event, or special occasion, but you need to see how you look from all sides before you can decide if this is the outfit to solve all your problems.

“Oh Honey, that looks wonderful on you!”

No problem, all you have to do is step out of your dressing room and take a look in the three-way mirror all the rooms share. Then you hear those reassuring words; “Oh Honey, that looks wonderful on you!” In case you couldn’t hear her, as you were too busy jumping up and down trying to see how you would look in heels, a neighboring customer also tells you how fabulous you look. SOLD? 

So what if the color  is all wrong, and you are having a hard time breathing in this outfit as your lungs are being compressed by the fit.  Two strangers love it on you and despite the fact that one of them happens to be on commission, you now love this outfit on you as well. You love it, because their compliments have caused you to unconsciously become attached, and have clouded your ability to make your own decision. Stores deliberately place three-way mirrors in communal space so that you get the ‘compliments’ from strangers that will seal the deal.

When I take my clients shopping, I am provided a special wardrobe stylist’s dressing room that has a three-way mirror in it, chair, shelves and tons of hanging space. It is a private, fantasy dressing room that allows my client’s initial reaction as to how they look when they see their reflection, be the deciding factor as to whether the clothes are right for them. Not even my opinion counts, because it should always be the thrill of how great and comfortable you look in the clothes. I pick out clothes that my clients most probably would not have selected on their own, and they then discover how beautiful they can look.

Consider my shopping advice and stay in your dressing room, be wary of the kindness of stranger’s compliments in the dressing room, and trust your own initial reaction when you see your reflection.

I am now offering virtual consultations for those who finally want to know what to wear? Send me your pictures and required information, and I’ll give you the styling and shopping tips you need so that you will always know what to wear. Book a call today!

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How Can You Be Mad At This Face? Why I shop at Nordstrom.

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I am often asked which store do I take my clients shopping, and the answer is always Nordstrom.

The main two reasons I prefer Nordstroms is because they have a variety of price points and exceptional customer service. And I do mean exceptional customer service.

I have many examples of Nordstrom’s excellent customer service, but none as adorable and painful as what this gorgeous and sweet-faced puppy did to this expensive and once equally gorgeous shoe.

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A new ‘shoe’ toy for this gorgeous puppy.

When I found these versatile, attractive and comfortable shoes for my client, after having helped her find many new pieces of clothing, she fell in love with them despite their high price tag.

While she wore all her new clothes immediately she hesitated to wear the new shoes as they were more than she typically would spend on shoes. She kept thinking she would return them, but never brought herself to do so because she loved them so much. So they remained on the floor of her closet, helpless and neglected. That is until…….

Mr. Puppy thought he had a new ‘shoe’ toy, and my client saw $$ disappear before her eyes and sent me the above picture. Once I stopped saying NOOOOO, I suggested she take the half-eaten pair of shoes back to Nordstrom to ask for their help. I think she thought I was nuts, but I guess I earned her trust, and then…

Nordstrom’s famous customer service came thru. They replaced the chewed up shoe, and my client now was back to owning a beautiful pair of shoes, that she happily wears, over and over again.

She even bought another pair!

The moral of the story is to use and enjoy what you have while you can. Don’t deny yourself the pleasure of using what you have while you are well and young enough to do so.

Quoting the beloved Erma Bombeck from her book, IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER, “I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage”.

Ready to discover pieces you’ll love and actually wear? Whether you’re looking for stylish new outfits or simply want to avoid any puppy mishaps, book a call with me here and let’s make sure your next shopping experience is stress-free and full of great finds!

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