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

Today we're diving into something which is all too common - that moment when you get your seasonal color analysis done, look at your palette... and your heart just sinks. This disconnect is actually valuable and can be the key to unlocking your signature style. If you've recently had your color season palette done and something feels off, this episode is especially for you. To get started reconcil...

"The goal is not for you to look like Miss Pinterest 2024, but to look like you." In this episode, discover: - Why your Pinterest fashion board might not match your wardrobe - How to find your authentic style through non-fashion images - The three facets of personal style that naturally align - A practical approach to using Pinterest for genuine style inspiration Key Insights: - Fashion pins often...

Do you have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear? Or feel like you need to go through your clothes but you just don’t have the energy? It doesn’t have to be that hard! In this episode, I walk you through how I think about the wardrobe planning process. If you want to follow along with something written, go to the link below and enter your email to download the free pdf of this process. Dow...

Have you been thinking about a uniform, capsule wardrobe, or some other minimalist wardrobe strategy?? Welcome to Episode 5 of Signature Style Systems. In this episode, I’ll be sharing my thoughts around seven strategies that you can choose between to build a wardrobe that reflects your style dna. Hopefully, this will help you think about what strategy makes the most sense for you, and I think you...

In this episode, I’m sharing something I discovered back when I was in university: an overlap between William Sheldon’s somatotypes and the 16 personality system, Myers-Briggs. In the 1940s, William Sheldon developed a system that categorized people into three basic body types: endomorphs, mesomorphs, and ectomorphs. I’ll explain how somatotype, or body contour line, informs fabric choices and how...

Have you ever wondered just how many clothes should a woman have in her wardrobe? Do you tend to keep too many or to buy too few?   Most people have a vague sense of whether or not they have the right amount of clothes. In this episode, I’m explaining how you can know for sure.   Alot of people have too many, plenty of people don’t have enough, and it is entirely possible to have both: too many of...

Do you see spending on clothes for yourself as an indulgence? If you follow Dave Ramsey, that might be a logical conclusion. His EveryDollar budget percentages don’t even include a category for clothing! No wonder we are confused, and millions are suffering mom guilt!    Welcome to Episode 58 of Signature Style Systems. In this episode, I’d like to propose shifting our thinking around clothing bud...

Is there something you keep buying because you think it should work but it never does? I’ll tell you, I still fall for this one item every now and again, even though I know better. Welcome to Episode 57 of Signature Style Systems.  Understanding your own style preferences provides a kind of immunity from buying mistakes. By not making buying mistakes you can have a powerful impact on the problems...

Does getting dressed up around the holidays stress you out or is it fun for you? Do you find yourself asking “What’s my aesthetic?” Welcome to episode 56 of Signature Style Systems, where we explore the topic of getting dressed for the annual holiday party, so you can relax and show up as your authentic self.   It’s that time of year. If you have a fancy dress-up party to go to this holiday season...

Are you the main character in the story of your life? Welcome to episode 55 of Signature Style Systems. In this episode, I lay out the process used by costume designers to dress characters for visual story-telling and how you can use it to plan your own wardrobe.  I'm Rebecca Mielke. As your Visual Identity Guide, I take you on a journey of self-discovery, so you can align your inner and outer sel...

Do you know the key to creating outfits to fit and flatter your body? Welcome to episode 54 of the Signature Style Systems podcast, where I share three silhouette secrets that will help you to create flattering outfits. Stay tuned for how you can build an outfit template based on your silhouette and not look frumpy and shapeless. I'm Rebecca Mielke. As your Visual Identity Guide, I take you on a j...

Are you ready for a sustainable and affordable style strategy? I'm about to share a fresh take on choosing shoes, belts, and bags that is a total game-changer. Stick around and learn how to simplify your wardrobe while still looking put together. How much money could you save if you only needed one or two pairs of shoes instead of one or two dozen? In this episode, I will give you my foolproof str...

Recently I went to a personal development retreat and wore (nearly) everything I took with me. And I took everything in one carry-on. Today I’m gonna walk you through my exact what-to-pack strategy for travel. Welcome to episode 52 of the Signature Style Systems podcast!   I'm Rebecca Mielke. As your Visual Identity Consultant, I take you on a journey of self-discovery, so you can align your inner...

Today I’m bringing you another episode that’s likely to offend some people. The concept of the Triple Goddess has roots in a neopaganism concept and I’m also bringing a concept from the Bible.   But, rather than goddess worship, I just want to use the framework to address the three seasons of a woman’s life: Maiden, Mother, and Mentor, and the wardrobe tasks and goals associated with each.   I'm R...

In this episode, I explain what Linda Berens' Interaction Styles are, which Myers-Briggs types generally fall in which Interaction Style, and how you can use Interaction Styles to inform your style choices.   I'm Rebecca Mielke. As your Visual Identity Consultant, I take you on a journey of self-discovery, so you can align your inner and outer self, show up confidently, and contribute your gifts t...

How important is it to you to feel powerful? I suspect a lot of people are a little ambivalent about the whole concept of power.    Recently I was introduced to a feelings wheel with three negative emotions; sad, mad, and scared; and three positive emotions; joyful, powerful, and peaceful. In this episode, I’m talking about the relationship between anger and feeling powerful, then I’m going to sha...

In this episode I unpack what the different archetypes of style professionals actually do, so you can decide who to hire based on what kind of help you need. And stay through to the end because I am going to share how you can begin to find your own personal style archetype.   I'm Rebecca Mielke, owner of Signature Style Systems. I take you on a journey of self-discovery to create harmony with who...

Have you heard of David Zyla? He is one of the top global color and style experts. He charges almost $1k for a custom color palette, but he has written a book and today I’m going to share three top takeaways from his system.    Today I’m talking about color again. When I first encountered the artistic and scientific principles of style, finding your color palette on your body was a whole new conce...

Do you know your season? How sure are you? Today I’m breaking down some myths and truths around personal color analysis and seasonal design theory.   Ok, here’s what I think seasonal design theory is really all about: it’s a quality of design that evokes a feeling. In my philosophy, the point of using seasonal design theory, and all the other systems I use to help you create a signature style, is...

This is the final episode in the cognitive function series: all about Introverted Intuition, aka Ni, or as Personality Hacker calls it, Perspectives. I will explain the function, which Myers-Briggs types use it, and what it means for your style.   You are a walking work of art. Unfortunately, there is no middle school art class where your style is the medium.   I take you on a journey of self-disc...

Today I’m offering style strategy for people who prefer using extraverted intuition in their Myers-Briggs type. Welcome to episode 44 of the Signature Style Systems podcast! Extraverted Intuition is a preferred function of all NPs and SJs in the Myers-Briggs system. I will explain the function, which Myers-Briggs types use it, and what it means for your style.   If you are a busy mom who wants to...

This is the sixth installment in a series on the eight Jungian cognitive functions that underlie the Myers-Briggs system. Today I’m excited to be talking about Introverted Feeling and how to work it into your Signature Style. Stay tuned for what Introverted Feeling is, which Myers-Briggs types use it, and style tips and principles.   I'm Rebecca Mielke. As your Visual Identity Consultant, I take y...

Welcome to a conversation about style for people who use extraverted feeling in their Myers-Briggs type. I’m just over half way through a series on all eight of the Jungian cognitive functions and how they impact visual identity. This is Episode 42 of the Signature Style Systems podcast!   I give you a quick definition of Extraverted Feeling (Personality Hacker nickname: Harmony), tell you which M...

Today’s topic is style for people using introverted thinking. Welcome to Episode 41 of the Signature Style Systems podcast, where I’m continuing a series on Myers-Briggs, cognitive functions, and how to use this system to create authentic style. (Prefer to read? Find this content on my blog: https://signaturestylesystems.com/introverted-thinking-style-cognitive-function-series/ )   I will explain...

What does it mean to extravert thinking? Today I’m going to explain that and how it impacts your personal style. I’m continuing a series on Myers-Briggs, cognitive functions, and how to use this system to create authentic style.   Did you know that your Myers-Briggs type tells you not only whether you are using thinking or feeling to make decisions, but also whether your thinking or feeling is ext...