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Fewer Better: The Best PJs and Loungewear

I’ve spent a LOT of time sorting through other people’s pajamas and loungewear, and here’s what I can tell you: Most of it is sad with a capital “S.” Even my most stylish clients have confessed that they can be found sleeping in their ratty sweats from college because they haven’t found a good alternative […]

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Capsule Wardrobe How-To With The Reset

I’ve been meaning to pull together my best capsule wardrobe tips for a while, and I’m so excited to partner with The Reset on this post. If your closet is packed with clothes, but you feel like you have nothing to wear, a capsule wardrobe might be just what the doctor ordered. While it seems […]

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Fall Capsule Wardrobe Favorites

Anyone who’s taken my Closet Makeover Program, knows that I love style and fashion, but also embrace a philosophy of minimalism centered on having the perfect amount of items for your lifestyle and your space. My workaround for these two sometimes opposing forces has been to embrace The French 5-Piece Wardrobe System. In a nutshell, […]

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Client Success Story

I have to admit that when I founded the Virtual Closet Makeover Program I was a little nervous. I wanted to make sure that people would get the same results they achieved when they worked with me one-on-one, and I wondered if it was possible using a virtual format. The incredible thing I’ve learned is […]

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Fall Capsule Wardrobe

Fall is my absolute favorite season for fashion (bring me all the boots and cozy knits, please!). Since I’ve been trying to practice the French 5-Piece Wardrobe System, where you only add a handful of items to your wardrobe each season, I have to be very intentional with my purchasing this season. I’ve created a […]

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A Guide to Minimalist Style with Hygge

Erin Wallace is an Oakland-based designer and the founder of Hygge (with partner Lisa Fontaine). Hygge was built on the idea that an uncomplicated piece of clothing can be surprisingly modern and compulsively wearable. The company recently launched with only a single item – this denim kimono jacket. My friend, Caitlin, who introduced me to Hygge, describes it as […]

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Why You Should Know About The French 5-Piece Wardrobe

Capsule or “mini wardrobes” are all the rage right now, but they are not for everyone. A capsule wardrobe is defined as a mini wardrobe, generally composed of around 30 versatile items, that you love to wear. I have experimented with creating my own and I have loved how easy it is to get dressed, […]

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