The Art of Becoming Visible

A first impression is a lasting impression and I chat with media veteran, Valonda Calloway, about how we can look our best on camera whether we're shooting a video or telecommuting via Zoom. Valonda Calloway is a North Carolina native with an illustrious career in media. She began her journalism journey working for Voice of America, then returned to the Tar Heel State and found work at WNCT-TV as...

Throughout our lives our style is continually evolving. But does it actually change? The truth is, it definitely can change and I am putting myself in the spotlight this week as I discovered my very own style is going through a transformation. This Dramatic/Romantic, Sporty gal has been finding herself craving something different…more ease, elegance and simplicity when it comes to my style. I'm sh...

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Star Monroe has made it her mission to show women how amazing life can be in midlife and beyond. Transformation Coach and Founder of the Fabulous Collective, her aim is to help women fall in love with themselves and uplevel their lives, once and for all.  Using a combination of neuroscience, deeply wise coaching skills, psycho-somatic practices from her own unique life philosophy, Star helps shatt...

We're smack dab in the middle of summer sale season and it's the perfect time to restock your wardrobe. But before you get lured in by another 75% off sale and spend your entire budget on things you'll never actually wear, I want to share with you my best tips for shopping the sales. Purchase things that will give you a lot of bang for your buck, meaning things you can wear right now, into the fir...

Mary Michele Nidiffer, Master Style Coach and Founder StyleFinder Boutique www. ShopStyleFinder.com Book your personal/virtual style session with Mary Michele here: https://calendly.com/event_types/user/me Follow Mary Michele on Instagram @stylebymarymichele and @shopstylefinder Being fashion savvy in terms of travel doesn't have to be complicated. I want to share with you my top guidelines for pa...

Coming out of the Pandemic, one thing I've heard over and over from clients and friends – I've gained weight. Regardless of your weight, your size, your shape, YOU are worthy of looking fabulous and dressing well at every shape and size, with every inch or pound, no matter what. And you deserve to look and feel beautiful every single day! Here's what you need to focus on in your wardrobe so you ca...

Online shopping has become the norm for many of us, but recently shopping from the comfort of our own homes has taken on a new level of importance. Yet shopping for clothing online can seem a bit tricky. The good news is, armed with the right tips and tools, your online shopping experience can have a much higher rate of success and the experience can be become more simple. Mastering online shoppin...

"You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it." – Charles Buxton We take time out for everything else, hair, nails, massage… But most women don't schedule time for their style We're not taught how to get dressed, we just WING it. I want to help you create a schedule and be strategic! What happens when we don't schedule it:  We don't plan to go shopping  We don't plan...

Mary Michele Nidiffer is a Master Style Coach, Founder of StyleFinder Boutique (ShopStyleFinder.com) and The StyleFinder School of Style (SFSchoolofStyle.com) Follow her on Instagram at @stylebymarymichele A wardrobe isn't built in a day, and typically women have years' worth of clothing jammed into their small space, cluttering it up and preventing you from seeing what you want to wear.  More tha...

Do you love shopping or hate it? Regardless, it's something we all have to do at some point in our lives and the more enjoyable it is, the less stressful it will be. Learning to enjoy shopping can help you cultivate good shopping habits that work for you, not against you. Starting by doing your homework can help you to make smart decisions and not become tempted by things you don't need. Here are...

After a year of wearing comfy clothes, many women have shared with me that they're feeling frumpy and frustrated and have a few extra pounds to boot. No matter where you are in your journey, I've got you! Today I'm going to share with you 3 easy ways to bust out of a COVID style slump.  1/Reframe No matter what your situation, I invite you to see things differently. How you feel is just that – a f...

Follow me on Instagram @stylebymarymichele Take our Style ID quiz: https://shopstylefinder.com/pages/styleid-quiz Shop our Boutique: https://shopstylefinder.com/ Work with me: calendly.com/marymichelenidiffer Five Tips for Finding the Perfect Dress "What is important in a dress is the woman wearing it." – Yves Saint Laurent Buying a dress may be one the of most challenging experiences, right next...

Follow me on Instagram at @stylebymarymichele and @wine_women_style Shop our boutique: https://shopstylefinder.com/ Work with me: https://calendly.com/event_types/user/me Take our Style ID mini quiz: https://shopstylefinder.com/pages/styleid-quiz "Life's biggest heartbreak is being untrue to yourself." – Robin Sharma 5 Compelling Reasons Authenticity Matters Being the most authentic version of who...

Mother's Day has come and gone, but it's time to focus on you! You've probably been so busy doing everything for everyone else that you may have neglected yourself. Well, ladies, it's time for a little TLC! I'm sharing with you 10 great ways to put yourself back on your to do list and to reconnect with you! 1. Have your makeup updated for the new season  2. Reassess your 3. Have a fit  4. Adorn Yo...

You work hard to put together a fabulous outfit but then – yikes – what shoes do you wear with it? Your shoes matter! They aren't just something you throw on at the last minute without any consideration. No, shoes need to be carefully thought out. The right shoe will pull together your entire outfit, punctuate your look and put your own personal stamp on your style. When you get it wrong, however,...

Follow us on Instagram @wine_women_style and @shopstylefinder For more information go to www. WineWomenandStyle.com To learn more about working with Master Style Coach, Mary Michele send me a DM on Instagram. What Type of Shopper are You? The way you shop makes a difference. Always shopping the sales? Or do you shop more like a man, getting a season's worth of clothing at once? Your shopping habit...

Having a style that is unique to you isn't something that is relegated to A-listers and celebrities with a stylist on speed dial. You, too, have a style is that all you and when you can express it in an authentic way, it is empowering in so many ways. So many women tell me they don't have a style, but I tell them they are wrong. Everyone has a style; it's just a matter of tapping into it to discov...

Lately I've been asked if the colors a woman should wear changes with the seasons. After all, your color harmony is based on the four seasons, so it would make sense that as the seasons and the landscape change, that your colors would change too, right? Wrong! Actually, this couldn't be further from the truth. Your personal colors are your personal colors. Period. The only time your personal color...

What Are Your Fabulous Five? I'm not talking about your favorite rock band, I'm talking about colors! Recently I coined the phrase 'Fabulous Five' to help my clients understand their best colors and how to integrate them into their wardrobe. By now you know that I'm a big believer in creating a wardrobe strategy. But many women don't even know where to begin. While color may seem like the obvious...

Finding pants that truly fit can seem like finding a needle in a haystack. Yet I've found that by looking at these 4 points, you'll easily be able to know if the pants fit, or if you should walk away – and why! WITH is the acronym I use for these 4 points: 1/ Waistband – ensure your waistband fits well to eliminate muffin tops or bagging 2/ Intersection Area – no cameltoes or wedgies, please! 3/ T...

Have you ever been standing in the fitting room and wished for a quick guideline to help you decide – do I buy or do I pass?  Well, I have just the thing for you – the 5 F's of shopping! This is the quick formula that can save you from making costly mistakes in your wardrobe, and know when to walk away from a so-called 'bargain' that may not really be a bargain at all.  It can help you avoid that...

Confidence is defined as a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities. But confidence can be elusive. Who's the say the moment you 'get' confidence. And it can be difficult to pinpoint just exactly how to get it. Here are 5 of my 10 best tips to amp up your confidence and shine your light. 6/ Focus on Others The secret to living is giving. 7/ Dres...

Confidence is defined as a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities. But confidence can be elusive. Who's the say the moment you 'get' confidence. And it can be difficult to pinpoint just exactly how to get it. Here are 5 of my 10 best tips to amp up your confidence and shine your light. 1/ Decide The most critical factor to changing anything in...

When I was growing up my Dad used to say "dress to impress" and I took that to heart. But what does it really mean to dress to impress? Knowing what to wear can be far more difficult than just walking into a boutique and picking out an outfit. As a Master Style Coach since 2008, I've found that when women understand these 5 elements, they can get dressed quickly and easily. These are the fundament...