The time has come! The family and I are finally off on our rescheduled two-week trip to Europe after a major passport fail this summer. Public service announcement: kids’ passports expire every five years – not ten like adults. Lesson learned. The hard way. Onward! I’ve yet to meet a kid or teenager who likes […]
I’ve had a ton of requests to share my favorite brands and closet staples over the years, and I’ve held off – primarily because I felt awkward preaching about the benefits of minimalism and then bombarding you with links to consume more things. Additionally, it’s taken me a lifetime to sort out my personal style, […]
Whether I’m traveling for two days or two weeks, my philosophy is this: carry-on or bust! My refusal to check bags may stem from the fact that ten years ago my checked luggage was lost and never found, but I also just love to travel with a really light load. Packing everything in a single […]
A “capsule wardrobe” is just a mini wardrobe consisting of versatile mix and match pieces that you love to wear. While many people insist you need to create a new capsule wardrobe for each season of the year, I am a firm believer in creating a single cohesive wardrobe that you can wear all year […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
