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Making a dream happen always begins with a leap of faith. Seven years ago, outfitted in my sports-cocktail-waitressing uniform (XL polyester polo shirt and orthopedic shoes) I hit publish on my first blog post. Declaring I would never again work a job that made me feel so small and uninspired. First of all, it’s hard [...]
One of my favorite things about Brooklyn is how it can feel so different around one corner or another. There are parts of Clinton Hill that feel like Savannah, Georgia and spots in Park Slope that feel like you've wandered onto an ivy league campus. I love that same diversity in my style. I love to be surprised, empowered -- to take a velvet bow top and a knee length skirt, and make them feel a little edgy because the top is cropped and the skirt leather; to wear a high neck and a low hem but keep it fresh with a modern purse, kicky heels and loads of bangles.
One of my favorite things about Brooklyn is how it can feel so different around one corner or another. There are parts of Clinton Hill that feel like Savannah, Georgia and spots in Park Slope that feel like you’ve wandered onto an ivy league campus.
I love that same diversity in my style. I love to be surprised, empowered — to take a velvet bow top and a knee length skirt, and make them feel a little edgy because the top is cropped and the skirt leather; to wear a high neck and a low hem but keep it fresh with a modern purse, kicky heels and loads of bangles.
Right now as we're in the middle of our FREE 3 Steps to Simplified Style video series, so many bettys are hitting reply on my emails to let me know what they're struggling with in their style and one of the most repeating themes is "I don't know how to dress for my body ... for my height, my changed shape, my weight loss, my problem area". And while not an instant answer, my reply is always, "When you think about all the diversity that exists in every single area we're trying to get into one pair of pants or a dress ... calves, knees, thighs, hips, stomachs, derrieres, waists, rib cages, busts, shoulders ... it's a marvel any of us can find clothing at mass retailers!"
Right now as we’re in the middle of our FREE 3 Steps to Simplified Style video series, so many bettys are hitting reply on my emails to let me know what they’re struggling with in their style and one of the most repeating themes is “I don’t know how to dress for my body … for my height, my changed shape, my weight loss, my problem area”.
And while not an instant answer, my reply is always, “When you think about all the diversity that exists in every single area we’re trying to get into one pair of pants or a dress … calves, knees, thighs, hips, stomachs, derrieres, waists, rib cages, busts, shoulders … it’s a marvel any of us can find clothing at mass retailers!”