Above & Beyond Style

There is no question that the fashion industry impacts both people and planet on a significant level. This week's episode brings awareness to our own consumer behaviors, especially in the United States, and how we can embrace better sustainable practices and behaviors going forward. Perhaps you consider: Watching The True Cost documentary Explore using the Cladwell app to track and catalog your wa...

I reference the term "authentic style" a lot on this podcast. This episode breaks down that phrase to understand the core components of authentic style and how at its essence, it's all about YOU.  To learn more about MFD Style and my services (both virtual and in-person): On the web: www.mfdstyle.com On Instagram: @mfd_style Shop my looks: mfd_style on LTK Via email: maria@mfdstyle.com

We would likely never speak to others in the same way we criticize ourselves. That negative self-talk often impacts how we feel about our bodies and likewise how we feel in our clothes. This episode offers several techniques to shift that self-talk narrative and learn to be kinder to ourselves.   To learn more about MFD Style and my services (both virtual and in-person): On the web: www.mfdst...

Have you wondered what it might be like to work with me as a wardrobe consultant? Here's your chance to catch a glimpse of my services, my approach, and my intentions for working with clients. Hopefully you walk away with a clearer picture of MFD Style and what you might gain from our partnership. To learn more about MFD Style and my services (both virtual and in-person): On the web: www.mfdstyle....

Over time, we accumulate quite a bit in our closets. Have you considered why you keep certain items? What about those pieces that no longer fit or don't really serve a purpose for your lifestyle? In this episode, we discuss the decision fork in the road when faced with why we keep certain pieces.  To learn more about MFD Style and my services (both virtual and in-person): On the web: www.mfdstyle....

Grief is a highly personal experience, and I've been there. As I moved through my own experiences with grief, I learned there is no linear path to follow, and there is no one "right" way, much like the interpretation of style. It's an individualized process and experience that we all take. As I've uncovered many lessons in grief, I share more in this episode about the significance of sentimental i...

Are you intentional about what your wardrobe choices say about you? Have you considered the messages those choices send? What does showing up as your authentic self actually LOOK like? In this episode, I unpack the inner meaning of selecting what to wear and how that can help you to show up more authentically for your life.  I'm Maria, and I own a Boston-based wardrobe consulting business called M...

What would it feel like to have wardrobe be in your toolkit for living your best life? In this episode, I talk about a mantra that I often reference: use wardrobe as a tool for support. I discuss the ways that you might consider using your wardrobe to help you through various experiences such as grief, loss, major life transitions, dating, and more.  I'm Maria, and I own a Boston-based wardro...

Welcome to Above & Beyond Style!  This first episode shares the background of my style journey and when I realized this passion of mine connects to deeper level beliefs about myself. Here's what I have learned: Self-presentation is an expression of self-love, and it enabled me to do some very hard things.  I'm Maria, and I own a Boston-based wardrobe consulting business called MFD St...