Signature Style Systems ~ Certified Personal Stylist, Image & Color Consultant, True Colour Expert

How many clothes do I need? If you're starting over or feel like your wardrobe isn't working, this question matters more than you think. Knowing how many clothes you actually need is the most effective way to build a wardrobe that works for your real life. In this episode, I'm walking you through the strategic sequence for building from scratch: why the order matters, how to think about proportion...

Have you noticed your style preferences shifting over the years? Most people worry when their signature style starts to change, thinking it means they never had one to begin with. But here's what I've learned through both personal experience and working with clients: your signature style should evolve as you grow and mature as a person.   In this episode, I'm sharing five legitimate reasons your a...

What if the way you dress could change everything? Not because it makes you look better, but because it removes the friction that keeps you distracted and self-conscious.   In this episode, I'm challenging the idea that personal style is frivolous. When you understand your authentic style, you stop thinking about what you're wearing and start focusing on what actually matters: the people you're wi...

What if discovering your personal style could start with something joyful instead of something stressful? In today's episode, I'm sharing the story of how I inverted the traditional style process—putting seeing beauty at the very beginning instead of starting with body type rules and expert formulas.   Last week in Episode 107, I shared what my mentor Carla Mathis taught me: what you love aestheti...

What if your individual style isn't hidden in your closet or your color season, but in the images that take your breath away? In today's episode, I'm sharing wisdom from my mentor, Carla Mathis, who discovered through decades of client work that what people love aesthetically is what looks like them. Carla wrote The Triumph of Individual Style, teaching how to use artistic principles in getting dr...

Do you have a budget for your clothes?   Most style advice assumes the problem is overspending: closets overflowing with unworn items, tags still on. But when I polled my LinkedIn network, 86% said they don't buy enough clothes and wear things too long. In networking conversations, easily half the women I talk with budget exactly zero dollars for their own wardrobes.   Here's what generational the...

I've been thinking about why the same outfit can feel completely right in one setting but totally wrong in another. Then I came across Hannah Louise Poston's video on art composition, and suddenly everything clicked.   This one artistic principle - foreground and background - explains so much about how we experience our clothing in different environments.   In this episode, I'm sharing what this m...

Many people collect style labels hoping one will finally click. You get typed as a Spring, then a Dramatic Classic, then a Type 4 - and you're still not sure what to wear on Tuesday morning. Here's what's missing: those labels don't teach you how to navigate your own decisions.   In this episode, I'm sharing the difference between being given a style category and creating your own style navigation...

Ever stood outside and realized your "matching" neutrals suddenly looked terrible together? You're not alone. Interior design expert Maria Killam discovered something game-changing: there are nine distinct neutral undertones, and they don't all play nicely together. In this episode, I'll share what Maria can teach us about neutral undertones and how understanding this principle can revolutionize b...

What if I told you that not being your true self could be costing you over $1 million during your lifetime? Most people think the only cost of hiding who they really are is feeling a bit uncomfortable or inauthentic. But the real price tag includes everything from health costs and lost career opportunities to missed relationships and the ripple effect on everyone around you.   In today's episode,...

Which fall 2025 trends should you actually adopt? Not all of them.   The secret is knowing which ones align with your Style DNA - your body Design, lifestyle Needs, and essential Aesthetic.   In this episode, I break down the philosophical shift happening in fashion right now, which trending colors and textures work for different personality energies, and the body considerations that determine whe...

What if I told you that developing your signature style isn't just about looking good, it's actually a spiritual practice? In this, my 100th episode, I explore how the journey to find your essential aesthetic can deepen your connection to yourself and your purpose. I share a personal revelation from my journal about the hidden fear that keeps us conforming instead of expressing our true essence.  ...

Today's episode is designed to answer the question: what happens when you have extraverted colors but an introverted personality, and how can you make personality and color types work together?   A YouTube viewer recently asked what happens when you have extraverted colors but an introverted personality. In this episode, I explore how personality and color types interact, why a Winter introvert mi...

Ever wonder why some style advice feels completely wrong for you? In this episode, I dive deep into how Myers-Briggs really works—beyond the four letters most people know. Your dominant cognitive function is your personal flow state, and when you can't access it, you experience symptoms similar to depression. I share my own story of feeling invisible during a lonely, low-budget season and explain...

Ever wonder why some jean styles feel "right" while others feel like you're wearing a costume? In this episode, I explore how your Myers-Briggs cognitive functions and body design principles reveal which jean silhouettes will make you feel most authentic. From understanding why Si types love bootcut jeans to how Ne types approach styling creatively, plus where you fall on the trend adoption curve...

Struggling to trust your own style instincts? In this episode, I reveal what different personal color palette systems are really looking for behind the scenes - and how understanding their hidden criteria can help you figure out what YOU are actually looking for. From Caygill's "fresh vs dramatic" effects to Korean analysts seeking paler skin, each approach has different goals. I share insights fr...

What if your signature style could communicate where you fit in the process of getting work done before you even speak? In this episode, I share my Working Genius discovery and why understanding this framework made me realize I'd been sabotaging my own effectiveness by blending in visually. Unlike Myers-Briggs or Enneagram, Working Genius reveals which parts of the work process you're most incline...

I keep meeting women who want to work with me but are waiting until they reach their goal weight. This breaks my heart because it's exactly backwards from what actually supports both wellbeing and goals. The research on weight bias is devastating: 69% of people cite doctors as the second most common source of weight bias. When healthcare professionals perpetuate the message that larger bodies are...

For years, I've watched women, especially moms, ignore their own needs in ways that go beyond putting family first. There's this magical thinking around wardrobe - "I just won't plan to spend anything for clothes" - but that could be considered avoiding responsibility for self-care. Research from Harvard shows that making daily choices actually extends longevity. When elderly nursing home resident...

Have you ever found yourself hoping that the next style system you find will finally allow you to crack the code on what you should wear? As a personality profiler, I learned to look for aesthetic sensibility in people with extraverted sensing, but recently I had a client who just wasn’t visually sensitive. Then I encountered Rita's Style Keys system. Most people think Rita's style system will tel...

Ever wonder why some colors make you feel like you're wearing a costume? In this episode, I explore what made Suzanne Caygill's color system so revolutionary. Unlike modern color analysis focused on undertones, Caygill discovered how the right colors make you look more authentically yourself—fresh, delicate, rich, or dramatic. I share my recent experience being complimented for looking "fresh" in...

Should you buy duplicate wardrobe staple pieces? Most stylists say no, but I'm making the strategic case for why buying multiples of what truly works might be the smartest wardrobe move you're not making. In this episode, I share why the "every piece must be a hero" mentality creates wardrobe bottlenecks, explore the personality factors that influence duplicate-buying decisions, and give you a sim...

There's a more direct way to create the effect you want with your style than strategically planning it. (Spoiler: it involves being yourself.) In this episode, I share how a realtor instantly read my personality type from a simple outfit, and what that taught me about why conventional styling wisdom gets it backwards. We explore how DISC types could dress strategically, but discover a more direct...

Have you ever wondered if Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs applies to clothes?   In this episode, I break down the five levels of style psychology: Level 1: Not being naked (basic coverage) Level 2: Feeling relaxed (comfort-focused) Level 3: Affiliation and belonging (fitting in) Level 4: Looking put together (competence) Level 5: Authentic self-expression Most people get stuck at level 3, trying to fi...

Have you discovered your Style Roots but something still feels off? You're not alone. Style systems work best when you understand the WHY behind them, not just the what. In this episode, I share how to translate any style system - including Ellie Jean Royden's Style Roots - into confidence in your own unique style. Learn why personality type, cognitive functions, aesthetic preferences, and body ha...