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Are you tired of staring into the abyss of your closet, wondering what to wear, day after day? It’s because either: 1/ You have TOO MANY clothes OR 2/ You don’t have the RIGHT clothes. Either way, you’re creating anxiety and stress in your closet. What you really need is to BUILD a wardrobe- and that starts with wha I like to call WARDROBE BUILDING BLOCKS. Not just for travel, Wardrobe Building Blocks helps you zero in on a few key pieces to create endless outfits. There’s a good chance you have elements for a capsule already in your closet. Shop your closet first, then fill in the gaps. Because LESS really is MORE. And making small updates to what you already have each season is the best way to stay connected to yourself and your style. Shop my picks here to start building yours! LTKTravel LTKMidsize LTKOver40

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Summer’s here - but you don’t have to ditch your third layers. Just do this!

Years ago I saw this done at @jcrew and instantly knew it was my new favorite style trick! And millions of you have agreed. Let’s see if this will go viral like it has multiple times before!✨

Not only does it look polished, it visually takes off pounds - no diet required!😉

Will you try this? Drop a 🙌 below, follow for more and share this with a friend!

Some days you need a look that’s going to boost your confidence - and this is how you do it:

First, start with a neutral base. I call this a column of color.

2/ Add a Third Layer that brings in some color and personality.

3/ Add 3 Accessories - earrings + bangle stack + pink handbag = 👌

Then rock your outfit like a boss!

Want more formulas, capsules and style secrets? Comment BETTER for my new ebook, How to Build a Better Wardrobe.

Now you have no excuse not to be VISIBLE!✨

Struggling to get dressed in something you even remotely like?

There’s nothing wrong with you - you’re just missing the piece that brings everything together.

No, you don’t need more clothes.

You’re just disconnected from yourself and your style - and that means overwhelm, confusion and frustration when you go to get dressed.

What colors are right? 🌈
What cuts fit my body right now? 👗
And what even IS my true style?😳

Take some time to sit quietly with yourself and journal about what you want your style to look and feel like right now.

This brings you back to yourself - not on the trends, not on what the influencers are wearing, but to YOU.

Only then can you dress like you mean it!🙌

Listen to my podcast, Ep. 296 {The Art of Becoming Visible} to hear more.

Over the past few months I’ve gone through many changes, both personally and professionally. It’s been quite a year, but I’m like the Phoenix rising from the ashes - ready to get up, dress up and show up!

I stepped into my true style, found my wings, and I’m finally ready to fly.🪽

For too long, women have been told to hide, to play small, or to dress in ways that don’t reflect who they really are. But when you discover your StyleFinder ID®, everything shifts.

👉 Your clothes stop feeling like a costume.
👉 You feel seen, confident, and aligned.
👉 You show up differently—in your life, your work, your relationships—because your style finally matches the woman you are inside.

This isn’t about fashion. It’s about freedom. It’s about finding your wings.

The StyleFinder System is coming… and it will change the way you see yourself forever.

🪽 Are you ready to fly? Drop a 🙌 below if you’re ready💗👇

Becoming visible and stepping into your style isn’t about wearing something loud, wild or crazy.

It’s about alignment: the subtle shift that makes you magnetic when what you wear evokes the essence of who you are.

Not performative, not overdone, it’s stepping into the truth of who you are - and it’s magical!✨

What you wear tells the world who you are; If you’re ready to create a style that’s aligned with YOU, follow for more🤘

Do you stare at your closet like you’re staring into a deep abyss - overwhelmed, frustrated and feeling like giving up?

There is a BETTER way - and I want to give you all the secrets of a Master Style Coach who has dressed hundreds of women over the past 20 years!

I’m giving you:
Outfit formulas
Wardrobe Starters
Capsule Collections
And a List of Wardrobe Essentials to build your own wardrobe on.

Simply comment BETTER below and you get this guide that will save you thousands of $$ in your closet!👇

I’m here for you!❤️

French women aren’t necessarily more fashionable. They simply know who they are, what works for them and don’t allow anything that isn’t right to take up space - physically or energetically - in their closet or their lives. Here are 8 Things French Women Never Tolerate in their closets: which ones surprised you most?

🔗listen to the podcast to hear more: The Art of Becoming Visible

Which one fits best? Drop your choice below!👇

Do you agree? Let me know what you think below👇 and drop a 💙 if you’ll try this!✨

Someone commented on my skin last week and told me I was glowing - this was AFTER I had been going since early in the morning and had not touched up my makeup (except for 💄). My secret? THIS!!

In my 50’s my skin has gotten much drier, making it hard to find a foundation that doesn’t emphasize that.

But when I found the Do-It-All from @itcosmetics it was a game-changer!

It’s a fabulous face balm that is buildable, contains moisture to keep things looking good - and give you that glow!✨

And now it’s on sale! Comment ALL and I’ll send you my link! You are going to love this!👌

Find my bra on LTK🔗 or comment BRA😎

Stop tolerating clothes that don’t fit! It’s crushing your groove and affecting your confidence😳

Instead, take the damn thing off and put something in that fits you like a glove. You’ll see yourself differently - and it can affect your day as well as your life! 💯

Drop a 👌 if you’re ready to wear clothes that fit!👇

Think wireless bras can’t give you the support you need? These jelly bras will prove you wrong!

You just found you your new favorite bra, on sale through April 19th -

Comment the word ‘BRA’ below and I’ll send you the link.

Available in various shades of ‘nude’, black and these fun leopard prints!✨

Just add jeans!✨Which one is your favorite?

Shop my LTK for links🔗👆

You don’t need MORE clothes - You need the RIGHT clothes!

Comment “5” and I’ll send you my wardrobe building formula (and links to shop!)🌸

You don’t need more clothes…
You need a better formula.

Let me show you the simplest way to build a wardrobe that actually works.

Because style was never about having more.

It’s about knowing what works for you.

And when you do?
It becomes joyful.
It becomes a reflection of who you are.

And the best part of your day.

Comment “5” below and I’ll send you all the details and my shopping links!

My new favorite top!

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Perfect timing: with Ajiri Aki’s Joie Journal debut, the Romantic Revival is officially having a moment - and yes, your outfit can now match your journal.

Read more and shop here:

https://womenlivingwildlyalive.substack.com/p/the-romantic-revival-part-1

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Read the full article on my Substack: The Art of Becoming Visiblee

#LTKOver40

Don’t love the neckline on your graphic tees? Do something about it!

To get this tee, shop my LTK.

It’s time to say bye-bye to bras that are too skimpy, don’t fit, don’t flatter or are just too dang uncomfortable.

We need a bra that works WITH us, not against us. And I’ve found just the one to banish the bra bulge and help you look sleek, chic and feel confident in your body - and your clothes.

Comment BRA below and I’ll send you the link👇

There’s something MAGICAL ✨that happens when you wear clothes that fit like a dream!

➡️You’re happier
➡️You’re calmer
➡️You’re more relaxed

So why are so many women stressed about getting dressed???😫

Stop torturing your body - and yourself - by telling yourself you’re TOO FAT, TOO BIG, TOO ANYTHING!!! These LIES can be harmful to your confidence and strip you of your JOY!!

Instead, simply wear something that makes you feel AMAZING! It can quickly shift your perspective and help you see the beauty you already are!

The Romantic Revival: Read my full Substack Article at The Art of Becoming Visible ✨

#LTKSeasonal #LTKOver40 #LTKMidsize

Stop shopping - and start building…
Your wardrobe, that is!

Comment WBB below to learn my Wardrobe Building Blocks Strategy and get control of your closet just in time for the busy spring season👇

Because you deserve to look and feel good every damn day!😎

Think you can’t wear a graphic tee in Midlife? Think again!💪 First of all, you’re never too young or too old to wear something that brings you joy!💫

But the key to wearing anything is HOW you wear it! Style it, zhuzh it and create a look that’s all your own, whether it’s classic and polished or relaxed and boho.

Which look is your fave?

Shop my LTK for a link for this fab tee - under $20!

Breathe new life into your wardrobe with spring florals, prints and stripes!

#LTKMidsize #LTKOver40 #LTKSeasonal

Getting dressed becomes a breeze when you have the right pieces!
(I customized the vest with vintage mother-of-pearl buttons)

#LTKootd

As a Master Style Coach, I used to tell my clients to invest in a well-fitting pair of jeans, knowing that they’d have them for years to come.

Well, times have changed - just like our bodies. And that means my advice has changed too.

Denim is one of the easiest ways to update our look each season, but if we’re dropping $200-$300 or more on a few pairs of jeans a few times a year, that can add up.

Having quality jeans doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune. I’ve found some of the best jeans under $200 (most under $100) that you’ll fall in love with and go back to over and over.

Comment JEANS below to shop. Then tell me which ones are your favorite👇