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Have Your Contents Shifted Too?

Have Your Contents Shifted Too?

Have Your Contents Shifted Too?

Have Your Contents Shifted Too?

Have you ever heard a flight attendant ask passengers to be cautious when opening the overhead compartments because the contents may have shifted during the flight?

When I heard this on a trip to work with a client in another state, I immediately knew it was the best way to explain how, one day, when I was around 40, I went to bed thinking I looked good in my clothes and was content with my body.

However, the next morning, I woke up with rolls, bumps, and bubbles that I swear weren’t there the night before.

The jeans and T-shirt I wore so well the day before now made me look old and out of shape.

What happened????

Have Your Contents Shifted Too?

Ladies, I am sorry to report that no matter how hard you exercise or how well you eat, our contents have shifted as we fly through life.

This is not a cause to grab an oxygen mask because you may now be hyperventilating. It just means a few changes are needed to accommodate our shift.

If rolls are obvious, wear clothes that disguise and cover them. If the shirt and pants you wore so well before now expose ruffles and ridges at your waist and/or thighs, get them out of your closet.  Replace them with clothes that lay over the troublesome spots instead of clinging for dear life.

To keep this simple, consider this:

If you put on a piece of clothing and parts of it are holding on as tight as a one-year-old with separation anxiety, then stop wearing it.

Do this instead:

  • Go for a larger size or a looser fit, because clothes that are too small simply make us look bigger.

  • Stop beating yourself up over the inevitable change after turning 40.

Remember, you don’t have to change yourself…Just change the clothes you’ve been wearing.


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From Unworn to Worn: Treasures Passed Down

From Unworn to Worn: Treasures Passed Down

From Unworn to Worn: Treasures Passed Down

When my mother immigrated from Germany to America, like so many others, she could only bring a few treasures with her.

One of them was a beautiful belt buckle from her Grandmother, and when she showed it to me as a little girl, I was entranced.

Then, sadly, years later, it became mine.

All in all, it sat unworn in a box for at least 50 years.
Then one day I realized I could reinvent it.

A very talented and artistic friend had begun making beautiful jewelry, so I showed her the buckle and a *coral necklace from my grandmother’s as well.*

It was made many, many years before using coral was prohibited.

My friend added other complementary beads and a magnetic clasp, and
now, when I wear this necklace, I feel close to my mother once again.

When a client shows me her box of jewelry treasures, I often make suggestions on how she can wear and treasure them.

Sometimes a necklace can be made using old pins, buckles, earrings, etc.

Other times, I suggest connecting unworn matching bracelets and short necklaces to be worn as longer necklaces.

Take a little time to look at your forgotten jewelry, and see how some pieces can be worn now, as is, or reinvented.

Just three days ago, my second granddaughter was born, and I can’t wait to pass my treasures to her and her sister. I feel close to my mother every time I wear her jewelry, and I want them to have that too.


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Five Things You Shouldn't Have In Your Closet.

Five Things You Shouldn’t Have In Your Closet.

Five Things You Shouldn’t Have In Your Closet.

Five Things You Shouldn't Have In Your Closet.

Five Things You Shouldn’t Have In Your Closet.

1. Lots of black? You may not know what other colors look great on you.
2. Lots of ‘Someday’ clothes? You may not know what looks good on you NOW.
3. Lots of clothes, but few outfits? Your clothes don’t work with each other to create multiple outfits.
4. Always shopping but not loving what you buy? You may be satisfying an urge, but not solving your what-to-wear problem.
5. Price Tags??? Watch the video below.


Five Things You Shouldn't Have In Your Closet.

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How many outfits can you make with just one top?

How many outfits can you make with just one top?

How many outfits can you make with just one top?

Here is a peek into how I created multiple outfit combinations for one of my clients using the same fabulous, long-sleeve turquoise top.

Each of my clients has a digital LookBook that I create for them to see all the outfits I’ve designed for them to wear, using their own clothes and the ones I found online.

My philosophy is that every piece in your closet should be able to be combined in at least four different outfits.

You’ll stop wasting money on clothes you rarely, if ever, wear when you share this philosophy. 🙂


And then she said…..

“I was at a point where so much in my life felt aligned—except wardrobe. I was stuck in a rut, staring at clothes I didn’t love and unsure what actually worked for me at this stage of life. I didn’t want to look younger; I wanted to look vibrant, comfortable, and like the best version of myself. That’s where Scarlett came in. She helped me clear out what wasn’t working, truly listened to my preferences, lifestyle, and budget, and guided me—step by step—on what to wear, what to buy, and why it worked. From colors and fit to styling and shopping (which she made incredibly easy), Scarlett helped me build a wardrobe I genuinely love.”
–  Kim F. Weschester NY

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You’re not saving money

You’re not saving money 💰

You’re not saving money.
You’re just paying for it later.

That $20 top isn’t cheap. It’s expensive in disguise.

Here’s why: the fabric’s thin, so it pills after two washes. The seams give out. It stretches, fades, and looks tired within a month — so you’re back, typically at the same store buying another one just like it.

That’s not a $20 top. That’s a $60+ top you keep paying for, one replacement at a time.

It’s thinking you’re saving money…you’re not — the price tag is low, but the cost per wear (and the cost of buying it over and over) is brutal and a waste of your precious money.

Poor quality means it doesn’t last.
It doesn’t last means you buy it again. And again.

Ready to stop the cycle? Let’s build you a closet filled with pieces that actually hold up and look great on you year after year.

➡️Book a call here and find out what you need to stop wasting money on the clothes you’ve been buying.
NOTE: I apologize for not having many times available, so please choose a spot ASAP.


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The One Week Outfit Challenge

The One-Week Outfit Challenge

The One-Week Outfit Challenge
(You’ll Never Guess What Happens)

We’re doing something a little different this week — watch the video below to see what we’re up to!
Then join in and try it yourself.

Let me know what outfit you didn’t know you were so attached to after you complete The One-Week Outfit Challenge.


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Experiment With Your Clothes

Experiment With Your Clothes & Play Dress-Up

Experiment With Your Clothes & Play Dress-Up

Playing dress-up with clothes is my absolute favorite thing to do. Combining clothes and accessories in new and unexpected ways brings my clients and me great joy.
However, experimenting does take extra time and courage, but it is soooo worth it. The denim dress I’m wearing below was bought about 3 years ago and has barely been worn.
If it was warm enough to wear, the thick denim was too hot for me. 
Hey, I wilt easily.
A trendy look is to wear a t-shirt under a dress like this, but I hate wearing outfits that everyone else is wearing.
So when the temps were in the 70’s, I wanted to wear this dress. Instead of a t-shirt, I put on this short-sleeved top I got last year on sale at Macy’s for about $15. 
My husband told me it was flattering. Does that mean my other outfits weren’t?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Experiment With Your Clothes & Play Dress-Up.
 
YOUR homework is: 
1. Play dress-up with your clothes.
2. Try new combinations. 
3. Put a piece of clothing on that you haven’t tried in a very long time.
If it looks great, create a new outfit with it.
If it doesn’t look great, consign, donate, or gift it. Do not put it back in your closet.
 
You’ll have less in your closet, and a few new outfits too.
 

Tired of failing at making outfits you look great in?
Pick a time here so we can meet on Zoom, and let’s play dress-up together. 🙂


Tired of never knowing what to wear?

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Carry-On Suitcase Tips

Carry-On Suitcase Tips

Beware of the wrong wheels!

More Carry-On Suitcase Tips for you.

My daughter’s did not, and it was sooooo hard to push and pull.
It’s an easily overlooked detail, but it makes a huge difference.
See photos below.

 

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In case you missed it, you can see all I packed here.

NOTE: I wore everything I packed except for my black sandals, because it got too cold and rainy to wear them. 🙁

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Travel Packing Tips Using Only a Carry-on Suitcase

Travel Packing Tips Using Only a Carry-on Suitcase

10 Days with a Carry-on Suitcase!

This is another carry-on-only trip, and here are all the clothes I packed for a ten-day trip to Germany and Austria in May, where the weather is predicted to be cool, warm, rainy, and dry.

Here are my travel packing tips using only a carry-on suitcase!

What I packed:

1 Dress by Eileen Fisher – Teal.
1 Lightweight blue denim jacket by Nic and Zoe.
1 Pair of blue denim jeans by Veronica Beard. I got mine for only $80. Shhh
1 Stylish and very cozy black sweatshirt by Varley.
1 Matching black and cozy pants by Varley.
1 Pair of funky teal cotton pants by Wearables. Boutique brand.
1 White sleeveless top by Ameliora. Dries quickly & their shirts come in many great colors.
1 ¾ sleeve navy blouse by Nic and Zoe.
1 ¾ sleeve black top by Majestic.
1 Long-sleeve printed blouse by Tahari T.
1 Short-sleeve multi-colored top by TahariT.
1 Pair of comfy Cole Haan black sneakers.
1 Pair of comfy Vivaia black booties.
1 Pair of comfy Munro black sandals
1 Pair of comfy Born blue sandals that will double as slippers.
1 Small scarf I can wear around my neck, or tie onto my handbag.
1 Large scarf that can be worn as a belt or around my neck.
1 Large scarf for around my neck.
 
Note how all my shoes are comfy. My feet hurt easily, and since I’ll be doing tons of walking, I choose the brands that will keep my feet happy.
Two of my pants have elastic waists, and they were purposely chosen.
Ten days of coffee and cake require elastic waists!!!!

Once again, I used this compression bag gadget to give me extra room for anything I plan to buy.
That includes a cake from the Sacher Hotel in Vienna. 
I am not kidding.
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The photo on the left below shows the clothes and shoes that will go into my carry-on.
The photo on the right below is what I wore on each flight, including a lightweight jersey jacket.
 
Every top can go with all three pants.
The dress can be worn alone or with the denim jacket.
Each scarf works with my solid colored tops and dress.
Multiple outfits, with just a few pieces.
 
Note:
Not all links are to the exact item I packed, because some are older and still serve me well. 🙂


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