You are sooo invited to a gathering of stylish, wonderful women. Grab your glass and let's get mingling and meeting some new faces in fashion....
There are so many sparks of excitement at the opening of an invitation. What will I wear?(Follow this blog and we will answer that question). Who will be there? What will they serve to eat? I want to dance with somebody!
Some fun of a great cocktail or appetizer hour is meeting at least one new person and getting to know one special thing about them. Others may feel awkward or uncomfortable in mingling. Remember, social skills, like style skills, can be learned.
But before the small talk, something powerful happens. Rachel Zoe was spot-on in saying "Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak." Often we take a quick look at a person and interpret who they are, what they do, how they feel about themselves by what they are wearing.
You can choose what you say about yourself without boasting and toasting.
It is a pursuit of personal styling and style coaching to coordinate the outfit with your inner thoughts and feelings. It's like match making and when it works, it is how we feel our best, and most confident. It feels amazing to be seen and loved for who we are right now.
Style is really so personal, sometimes starting softer with an archetype feels comfortable. You can then see and feel how it fits fabulously or doesn't suit you. Then it is time to make alterations toward your unique personality.
The more you embrace womanhood with learning, growing and elevating, there are related shifts in your style personality combinations. An understanding of style archetypes is a solid starting place to curating your personal style. You can use Style Personalities' characteristics to decide what you will say about yourself before you say it.
Let's make it a goal to meet five of these ladies tonight, and remember them each by at least one point of connection.
the Natural Style Personality
She is always comfortable in her own beautiful skin, body, and outfit of the day (which she threw on with an easy smile, maybe added a little lip gloss and mascara, tousled her un-dyed hair, and got moving toward her casual day with a matcha in hand). Her clothes are equally comfortably confident: denim, cotton and linen. If she wears makeup, it is clean and fresh faced.
the Creative Style Personality
This woman has a ton of fun assembling her outfits from a palette of strong colors, a vintage closet collection spanning quite a few decades, and the runway (with her own twist). She loves eye-catching, statement accessories and bold, modern costume jewelry. To her, dressing is an art form, experimenting with color, shape, patterns, and daring style combinations.
the Classic Style Personality
Sophisticated and coordinated looks showcase the smartly styled woman with the Classic Style Personality. Suits and twin-sets, classic color combinations, and elegant fibers create her timeless image. Her make-up and hair routine stays within refined styles. She chooses trousers or skirts over jeans, loafers over chunky soles. and quality over quantity.
the Romantic Style Personality
This pretty girl sparkles and shines in details such as ruffles, appliques, sequins, silk, lace, ribbons and bows. She smells as sweet as pink roses and peonies and petit fours. Her silhouettes are soft with bust and waist definition, and she will be seen in dresses and skirts more often than suits or trousers. Romantic make-up softly focuses on the eyes, and her hair swishes and swirls.
the Dramatic Style Personality
Making a big entrance, this woman is wearing bold color, animal prints,
exaggerated styles, and often high heels. She loves fashion magazines, shopping, and reinventing herself by trying the latest new looks. Her hair is glamorous and always well styled. Her make-up is drama in striking red lips, luscious lashes, and smoldering eyes. Her WOW factor is top priority.
Rarely does a wonderful woman exude only one of these five Style Personalities. The uniqueness of you is created by the combination of elements of style from within. When your story is threaded through your wardrobe, you will feel amazing in your skin and your outfit. You deserve that feeling, every day of every week, not just at a special event.
Let's keep working together to find that elusive and exquisite look for you to own. Let me know what you think your biggest struggle is in nailing your look by hitting the envelope icon below or leaving a comment. I'm all ears (and earrings).
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