The Everyday Style School

In the first episode of our Summer Shorts series, I’m breaking down a fundamental style concept that changes everything: the difference between dressing well and dressing up.  I share why this distinction is the foundation of everything we do at Everyday Style, reveal insights from the Style Made Simple Challenge about why this mindset shift is harder than it seems, and give you a practical challe...

In this episode,  I’m sharing 10 trends for Summer 2025 that you can work into your real-life wardrobe to look current without feeling like you’re trying too hard or that you raided your teenage daughter’s closet. Listen and learn what’s trending for the season and tips for making the trends work for you. Need more help getting your wardrobe looking current? Many of these styles are featured in ou...

Do you dread the seasonal wardrobe changeover? Let's be honest - pulling out bins, packing away clothes, and managing a closet that's bursting at the seams isn't anyone's idea of fun. But what if it didn't need to be so painful?  In today's episode, I'm sharing my game-changing 30-minute closet editing process that not only makes seasonal transitions smoother but...

Let's talk about what I believe is one of the most destructive style habits you can have - recreational shopping. After over 25 years as a stylist, I've seen how this habit wastes money, confuses style, and leaves women with "nothing to wear" despite having closets full of clothes.  Recreational shopping isn't just those planned shopping trips with girlfriends; it's a...

Are you ready to find out if what you're wearing is out of style? This is part 2 of our "Stop Looking Dated" series, and while part 1 focused on HOW we wear our clothes, today I'm sharing 10 specific pieces that have had their moment but are now killing your quest to look current. As always, remember my golden rule: wear what you love! This isn't about forcing you to aband...

Are you adding on-trend pieces to your wardrobe but still feel like something's off? In today's episode, I'm tackling a topic that might ruffle some feathers—how to stop looking dated!  Over the next two episodes, I'll share how to turn the style ship around without necessarily buying a ton of new clothes. This first part focuses on understanding what "dated" really m...

In this episode, I take you along on my sourdough bread baking journey and reveal the surprising style lessons I discovered along the way.  What began as a TikTok-influenced adventure quickly turned into a personal exploration of perfectionism, fear of failure, and finding my own path. I walk you through my complete bread-making journey, from the overwhelm of too much information to the joy of fin...

Winter is over, and one of Style’s best seasons is here! Spring is when we get our first look at what’s big for the warm months, and this season, there are so many great looks out there.  In this episode,  I’m sharing 10 trends (plus a bonus!) for Spring 2025 that you can work into your real-life wardrobe to look current without feeling like you’re trying too hard or that you raided your teenage d...

Ready to transform your relationship with clutter? In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Ingrid Jansen from The Declutter Hub to explore why traditional organizing methods often fail us and how understanding our emotional connection to stuff can lead to lasting change.  Drawing from her 30+ years of experience, with insights from her new book "Reset Your Home," Ingrid shares a fr...

Today, I'm pulling back the curtain to share something I've been thinking about a lot lately - which pieces of my own style advice I actually follow, and which ones I don't.  As someone who gives a lot of guidance about building a better wardrobe, I think it's important to be transparent about how I apply these principles in my own life. More importantly, I want to share why so...

Is there ever a morning when you feel like you just don't have time to look put together? As a wardrobe stylist who's worked with thousands of women, I know that mornings can be hectic, and style often takes a backseat to just getting out the door. But what if I told you that you could elevate your style game in less than 10 minutes? In this episode, I'm sharing 10 super simple styl...

Have you ever finished a closet cleanout and found yourself staring at a pile of clothes, completely stumped about what to do with them? In this episode, I'm tackling the often-overlooked but critically important question of what happens to our clothes after we're done with them. From well-loved basics to those impulse purchases that never quite worked out, the question of how to respons...

Do you ever wonder if you're the only one struggling to get dressed, or if you spend way more (or less) on clothes than other people? Well, you're not alone! In this special episode, I'm breaking down the fascinating results of our 2024 Style Survey, where thousands of women shared their most honest thoughts about fashion, personal style, and wardrobe spending. Get ready for some ey...

In this episode,  I’m sharing 10 trends for the season that you can use to look current and boost your spirits while the days are cold and short. Listen and learn what’s trending for the season and tips for making the trends work for you. Need more help getting your wardrobe looking current? Many of these styles are featured in our Winter 2024 Capsule Wardrobe Guide, available now. The Guide shows...

Are you tired of buying clothes that don't solve your style struggles? In today's episode, I'm revealing how creating a strategic shopping list will transform how you approach your wardrobe and save you money. By tuning in, you'll discover: A revolutionary approach to shopping that can help you build a wardrobe that works for your real life, not just your impulses. Six powerful...

Have you ever felt like you were holding yourself back? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Tara Mohr, the bestselling author of "Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead." Together, we dive deep into why so many of us (yes, me included!) find ourselves "playing small" in both our professional and personal lives. From staying qui...

Do you have a favorite way to buy clothes? Do you prefer to shop online, with a glass of wine and no bra? Or do you like to put on pants and actually go to the store? When it comes to building a fabulous, functional wardrobe, is there a "best way to shop? That’s what this episode is all about! In a previous episode, I shared the difference between Hunting and Gathering, two common approaches...

Whether you're dealing with cool mornings that turn into warm afternoons or you're stuck in a Summer rut while waiting for Fall, this time of year can be a real challenge for getting dressed. To help you make the most of fashion's best season, I've got a few simple strategies that will help you look like fall, while you're still feeling like summer. Plus, I'm sharing...

One of my pet peeves is experts who appear to know it all and never struggle. And in our Instagram-filtered world, this is only getting worse. But guess what? Everyone has their off days! As a wardrobe stylist with over 20 years of experience, I believe in the power of sharing our challenges to inspire and empower others, to let you know that, if you're struggling with your wardrobe, you&apos...

  If you’re ready to update your Fall Wardrobe but don’t know where to start, I’ve got you covered! In this episode, I'm sharing 10 Fall trends from the runway that you can work into your everyday life. Whether you're heading to work, dinner with friends, or just running to the grocery store. Listen to find out what’s big for the season and how you can easily add these trending pieces to...

"Style is for everybody and every body" is one of the core values here at Everyday Style. However, we know that, in a society that often dictates beauty standards based on size and shape, we can all feel left out of the conversation at times. In this conversation with stylist Katie Winnin, we talked about the challenges faced by plus size women in the fashion industry. Katie shared how h...

Each week, the Everyday Style inbox is inundated with style questions and suggestions for podcast topics.  So today I'm going to answer some of the questions that we receive time and time again, or that address common issues that we can all face. From finding the perfect white t-shirt to investing in comfortable shoes for tricky feet, we cover a range of topics to help women feel confident an...

I’ve talked many times before about how you can dress for the day you want to have, and how you can use your wardrobe to help reach your goals. And while I know without a shadow of a doubt that the clothes you wear can be an incredibly powerful tool when used deliberately, I know there are things your wardrobe simply can't do. In my styling career, I've tried to be mindful of setting rea...

If you’re ready to update your Summer Wardrobe but don’t know where to start, I’ve got you covered! It’s time for another one of our trend episodes, this is where I lay out the 10 wearable trends I’ve seen for Summer 2024. As always, many of the trends we see in Summer are continuations of Spring, so if you want to check those out, go back and listen to Episode 183:  10 Wearable Trends for Spring...

If you've listened to more than one episode of this podcast, you'll know that I talk a lot about being intentional about the clothes you buy and wear. In particular, I discuss getting dressed with intention and being purposeful about honing and developing your style. However, there's another aspect of style where intentionality is essential—and it's one that often gets overlook...