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Today’s OOTD as a personal stylist 👇 I grabbed this barn jacket from Nordstrom when it went on sale last week, and it’s exactly the kind of layer I’m always recommending to clients. Relaxed but structured, easy over denim, tees, knits, or even a casual dress — this is one of those throw-on pieces that instantly makes an outfit feel finished. If you want outfits that feel effortless and practical for real life, this jacket is a great closet staple. Fit notes + sizing details: I’m wearing a M for a more oversized look/fit, and I’ve linked it here while it’s still available 🤍 BarnJacket NordstromFinds PersonalStylistPicks EverydayLayers EffortlessOOTD ClosetStaples CasualChicStyle FallLayeringIdeas LTKgrwm LTKSeasonal LTKOver40

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Sunwashed Canvas Barn Jacket | Nordstrom

The 4 staples we styled from @onequince are exactly the kinds of pieces we reach for when building a fall/winter wardrobe for our clients — timeless, elevated, and incredibly versatile.  
Here’s what made the cut:  🧵 Cashmere Oversized Crewneck Sweater — Soft, polished, and an easy “wear with anything” knit. We styled it dressed up and dressed down because it truly does both.
 🧥 Leather Oversized Bomber Jacket — A classic with an edge. Works over dresses, denim, workwear… truly the hero piece you didn’t know you needed.
 🧶 Italian Wool Oversized Blazer — The definition of effortless polish. Throw it over a tee, layer it with knits, pair it with denim or trousers — it sharpens every look.
 🧊 Down Hooded Long Parka — Warm without bulk (seriously!). The ideal everyday coat for chilly school runs, errands, and winter travel.
 These are the kinds of wardrobe workhorses we help our clients find — pieces that mix, match, and actually make getting dressed easier.

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The Cool Girl Gift Guide is here — curated with effortless, chic, stylish women in mind. If you’re shopping for the trend-lover, the minimalist, or the friend who always looks put together, this guide has something she’ll be excited to unwrap.

Think elevated basics, luxe accessories, cozy winter staples, statement jewelry, “it” girl beauty picks, and fashion-forward pieces that instantly update any wardrobe. These gifts are perfect for the modern woman who loves style, appreciates quality, and wants pieces she’ll actually use and wear all season long.

Browse everything below to find the best gifts for her — holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, fashion gifts, unique accessories, cozy essentials, and cool-girl must-haves.

Tap to shop the full Cool Girl edit. 💫

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You don’t need a designer wardrobe to look polished — just a few elevated style moves ✨

Here are 3 items that can make any outfit look more expensive (straight from a personal stylist’s toolkit):

1️⃣ A Sleek Belt – Cinch your waist over a dress, blazer, or lightweight knit. It instantly adds shape and sophistication. 
2️⃣ Pointed Toe Shoes – Whether it’s a slingback, flat, or heel, this silhouette elongates your legs and elevates everything. 
3️⃣ A Structured Layer – Think a crisp blazer, a cropped trench, or a tailored vest. Clean lines = chic every time.

Looking stylish this season doesn’t have to be complicated — it’s about smart details and intentional choices.

Need help building a wardrobe that works (and wows)? That’s what we do.

Katie’s current favorites 🤍 A roundup of must-haves she’s been loving lately—effortless, elevated, and so good.

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Trends don’t come with age limits — they come with options. You don’t have to wear every trend, but you can wear the ones that make sense for your style, your body, and your lifestyle.

The goal isn’t to look trendy. It’s to feel current and confident.

KATEY’s favorite things ✨
A curated edit of pieces she’s loving right now—effortless, elevated, and wearable. Linked for easy shopping.

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Style confidence doesn’t come from buying more — it comes from having the right pieces.

If you want your outfits to instantly feel more pulled together, start here:
✨ A perfectly tailored blazer
✨ Dark wash jeans you actually love wearing
✨ A go-to neutral shoe you can rely on
✨ One effortless statement accessory
✨ A layering top in your best color

These five pieces do more heavy lifting in a closet than most trend hauls ever will. They’re the foundation we build around with nearly every client.

Follow along for more styling tips like this — and if you want help curating these pieces for your life, reach out to chat with one of our stylists. 💫

When your outerwear does all the talking 🤍 This faux shearling midi coat from Avec les Filles is timeless, cozy, and so easy to style all season long. #sponsored

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France outfits I’d pack again.

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Things I’d NEVER do as a Personal Stylist who hates closet overwhelm but wants getting dressed to feel effortless 👇

1️⃣ Never keep pieces that don’t serve a purpose. If it doesn’t fit, flatter, or function for your life — it’s just taking up space.

2️⃣ Never chase trends without intention. The goal isn’t more clothes, it’s the right clothes that make your mornings easier.

3️⃣ Never underestimate outfit formulas. A handful of go-to combos will do more for your wardrobe than another random shopping trip.

Because effortless style isn’t about having more — it’s about having clarity. And that’s exactly what we help our clients create.

✨ Ready to simplify your mornings and love your closet again?

Book a Closet Audit or Styling Session through the link in bio — and let’s take the overwhelm out of getting dressed.

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France outfits, built on elevated essentials.

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What I wore in France 🤍 timeless, effortless, and repeat-worthy.

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If you’re in your 40s or 50s and want to look current without chasing every trend, you’re in the right place. Great style at this stage isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what works.

As personal stylists, we help women build wardrobes that feel modern, flattering, and easy to wear for real life — so getting dressed feels confident instead of complicated.

Follow along for outfit ideas, styling tips, and a smarter way to approach your closet.

And if you’re ready for personalized help, our stylists are always happy to chat.

A France wardrobe focused on ease, versatility, and classic proportions. Simple pieces, styled thoughtfully.

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Here’s a little styling truth bomb: Most women don’t age out of great style — they talk themselves out of it.

“I’m too old for that.”
“I could never pull that off.”
“That ship has sailed.”

This mindset steals more joy (and more great outfits) than any trend ever could.

But guess what?
✨ Confidence doesn’t have an age limit.
✨ Style doesn’t expire.
✨ And if something makes you feel good, it’s already “age appropriate.”

When we work with clients, the transformation often has nothing to do with clothes…and everything to do with giving themselves permission to try something new, let go of old rules, and finally dress for who they are — not who they think they’re “supposed” to be.

If you want to feel more polished, put-together, and authentically YOU, it starts with one decision: Stop counting yourself out.

And you don’t have to do it alone. ✨ Book a Styling Session or Personal Shopping appointment through the link in bio — let’s build a wardrobe that grows with you, not against you.

Good news! If you want getting dressed to feel effortless… here’s how you do it:

✨ Build a closet of pieces that actually work for your life
✨ Learn a few go-to outfit formulas you can repeat
✨ Stop buying “it’ll do” items and shop with intention

This is exactly what we help our clients do every day — so getting dressed stops feeling stressful and starts feeling simple.

Ready for that kind of ease? Tap the link in our bio to work with one of our stylists. 💫

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Elevated essentials make everyday style effortless. These @onequince pieces are always on my list.
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A well-edited wardrobe starts with quality essentials. These @onequince pieces are staples I regularly recommend at Effortless Style.
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Effortless dressing is built on reliable, well-made basics. These @onequince essentials are consistent favorites at Effortless Style.
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Obsessed with this statement layer ✨ The faux shearling midi coat from Avec les Filles instantly pulls any outfit together while keeping things warm and polished. #sponsored

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“I’m too old to wear that.”

We hear it all the time, but here’s the truth: Style doesn’t have an expiration date.

One of the most important things we’ve learned when helping clients ditch the “too old” mindset is that age isn’t the issue—confidence is.

💡 Confidence comes from wearing clothes that reflect you today.
💡 It’s about embracing timeless wardrobe staples and sprinkling in trends that feel authentic.
💡 It’s choosing fit, fabrics, and accessories that support how you want to show up in the world.

Age isn’t a limit—it’s an asset. You’ve earned your confidence, so let’s style it to match. - DM us if you’re ready to love your wardrobe at every age. Let’s create outfits that feel effortless and you.

Elevated staples make all the difference. These @onequince pieces are stylist-approved favorites at Effortless Style.
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Style feels effortless when the essentials are done right. These @onequince pieces are always on my list.
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Your outfit can be great — and still look unpolished — if your accessories feel disconnected.

Black boots. Brown bag. Gold jewelry. Silver hardware. Chunky scarf in a totally different tone. Nothing’s wrong… but nothing’s intentional either.

Accessories should feel like they belong to the same conversation. When they do, outfits instantly look elevated — without adding more pieces.

This is one of the biggest differences between “nice clothes” and styled outfits.

If accessories confuse you, you’re not alone.

What I wore in France 🤍 effortless and timeless.

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Getting dressed feels easier when your wardrobe is grounded in quality. These @onequince pieces are staples I return to again and again as a stylist at Effortless Style.
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A well-rounded wardrobe is rooted in quality staples. These @onequince pieces are consistent recommendations I make as a stylist at Effortless Style.
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It’s 2025. Can we please stop following these style “rules”? 🙅‍♀️

Here are 3 that every woman in her 40s should definitely break:

1️⃣ “You can’t mix black and navy.”
– This combo is so chic when done right — think navy blazer + black pants = instant polish.

2️⃣ “You can’t wear white after Labor Day.”
– White denim, cream sweaters, and ivory coats are fall/winter staples. Trust us, they look expensive.

3️⃣ “Gold and silver don’t go together.”
– Mixed metals make your accessories look effortless, not overthought. It’s the ultimate modern move.

It’s time to wear what works for you — not what someone said was “appropriate” years ago.

✨ Need help refreshing your wardrobe and finding your modern style? Book a Personal Styling Session — link in bio.