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Style Goals: Measuring and Achieving Your Dream Personal Style
Lofty title, right? You probably just wanted to learn how to dress better and now we’re getting all analytical. Do we really need to “measure” everything in our lives? We’ve transformed our daily lives to an appalling amount of tracking data, from our macro levels, our busyness in the form of perceived productivity, to smart devices…
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Personal Style Building: Developing a Style Statement
You’ve probably spent dozens, if not hundreds, of hours, pouring over fashion advice trying to unearth the one nugget of information that will make it all “click”. Whether you’ve figured out your body types, your Kibbe image identity, your Kitchener Essence, Seasonal Color Palette, or something else among the various style systems, you still need…
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From Bump to Babe: 10+ BEST Nordstrom Maternity Dresses
Ah, the daily battle of the baby bump fashion dilemma! Ladies, we’ve all been there, wrestling with the ever-changing landscape of our expanding bellies and the unyielding task of finding something stylish to wear. It’s like a never-ending game of Tetris, where zippers become our arch-nemeses and buttoning pants feel like attempting a Rubik’s Cube…
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Kibbe: Soft Gamine Style Guide
Soft Gamine: Combo yin/yang with a yin influence (Gamine with a romantic undercurrent ) Style ID: Spitfire Chic You get sucked down the rabbit hole of your favorite supermodel outfit, and decide why not? I could wear that outfit! But, you put it on and something just isn’t working. Maybe the fabric is too heavy? Or…
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Kibbe: Theatrical Romantic Style Guide
Theatrical Romantic: Soft Yin with slight Yang Undercurrent or Romantic with a slight dramatic undercurrent Style ID: Femme Fatale Chic We’ve all been there. You saw your favorite style icon rock this amazing outfit, and you go to re-create it and it just looks… off. Is it the silhouette? The fabric? But you just can’t figure out what is wrong. …
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Kibbe: Soft Classic Style Guide
You’ve tried to find your style and copy trends, but after countless failed outfits, and an extremely high credit card bill, you accept fashion just isn’t for you. But then, you stumble upon Kibbe. Now you’ve accessed your yin/yang balance, had a crash course in Kibbe terminology, and finally see the light at the end…
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Kibbe: Soft Natural Ultimate Style Guide
Soft Natural: Soft Yang with Yin Undercurrent Natural with a Romantic Undercurrent Style ID: Fresh and Sensual Lady Welcome to the deep dark hole that is the kibbe-verse. You’ve accessed your yin/yang balance, parsed through the kibbe terminology, and probably rejected the idea of having kibbe width at first, but then saw the magic…
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Kibbe: Dramatic Classic Style Guide
Dramatic Classic: Balanced yin/yang with a yang influence Style ID: Tailored Chic Welcome! You’ve probably fallen down the Kibbe rabbit hole, and have now landed into the actual meat of the process. You’ve taken your proper ID photo, analyzed your yin/yang balance, and landed on the beautiful, elegant Dramatic Classic as your ID. So… now…
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Mastering Classic Style: What is Classic Fashion?
Ever wonder why you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? Or you keep trying trends only to look back on those outfit pics and think “what was I thinking!?”. Well, classic style and integrating it into your wardrobe can help you avoid those fashion faux pas. So, what is classic fashion?…
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Kibbe: Flamboyant Natural Style Guide
Flamboyant Natural: Natural with a Dramatic Undercurrent You’ve been introduced to Kibbe’s body typing system, taken the quizzes, mulled over the results, and have officially typed yourself as a Flamboyant Natural. Now, if all of those words seemed as though I was talking in a foreign language, you should start with the principles behind the…
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French Girl Style Guide: Everything You Need to Master the Parisian Look
French girl style is one of the most coveted fashion styles out there. From the juxtaposed simplicity with depth to the effortless minimalism, the French style exudes a timeless, elevated look. Effortless, undone, yet incredibly sophisticated. How do they manage to achieve this? The french girl is the epitome of chicness. What do they all…
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Style Confidence: 11 tips to dress with more confidence
Do you know that feeling you get when you step out in a new outfit and you feel like you can conquer the world? That’s fashion confidence. It’s knowing that what you’re wearing looks good, and it doesn’t matter if people are giving you compliments or not. It’s a rush of empowerment, a feeling of…
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Style on a Budget: 11 Tips to Look Stylish without Breaking the Bank
Style is a crucial element to feeling your best and showing the world the best “you”, but getting your dream style can really add up. Whether you are looking for more pieces for your wardrobe or clothes that fit the latest trends, sometimes it feels like the only choice you have is to eat ramen…
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How to Color Block Your Outfits with Style
Color blocking is a style of fashion that uses color to create bold and exciting visual effects. It was originally developed and popularized in fashion by Yves Saint Laurent with his Mondrian Style Dress. But since then, it has become a staple among fashionistas and color lovers. If you find your outfits getting a little…
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Kibbe: Soft Dramatic Body Type Style Guide
Soft Dramatic: Soft and statuesque with a diva essence I assume if you’re here you’ve fallen down the kibbe rabbit hole, attempted to type yourself, and have now come to the conclusion (or hope to have finally come to the conclusion) that you are a soft dramatic body type. Now what? Well, the kibbe body…
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What to wear when you’re bloated so you feel and look great
SOS, what do I wear when I’m bloated?! It’s a common problem that doesn’t get discussed enough within the fashion community. Whether you’re experiencing PMS bloat, or just ate something that didn’t agree with you, bloating is a common (and totally normal!) experience. However, nothing kills your desire to wear cute outfits like a bloated…
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How to look taller and slimmer (no matter your weight!) with clothes
Some days we just want to look our best, and your clothes are obviously a huge part of that. But, what you may not know is that clothes and styling techniques can teach you how to look taller and slimmer. This post is not about dieting or endorsing a culture that praises the skinny body…
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How do I master Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s style? Explained.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s style is pretty much the pinnacle of sophisticated, effortless chic. The model, actress, entrepreneur, and mother has cemented her place as a fashion icon through her own instagram and has made a name for herself in the style world by honing a luxe-easiness that we all wish we could emulate. Her love of…
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15 easy steps to ALWAYS look polished
I know we all imagine our favorite style icons just wake up with glowing skin, prefect frizz-free hair, and an effortlessly-chic outfit (with zero wrinkles, no less). But, in reality, it doesn’t work like that for anyone! Social media, the internet, and just daily access to polished perfection can get overwhelming and make us…
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11 Rules to Master Timeless Style
Wouldn’t you love to look back 20 years from now and actually love the outfits you wore? Some women just exude timeless style, as if they didn’t try but somehow look polished, sophisticated, and chic. That outfit they are wearing would look just as good in a year as it does now, and that is…
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How to Define Your Personal Style in 8 Steps
People underestimate the power of fashion. And they usually do it because they’ve dug themselves into such a style rut that it’s easier to chalk it up to fashion being frivolous, or just not having the time. But defining your style and developing a uniquely you look is one of the most effective communication tools. …
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How to Master the French Tuck (and what it is!)
What exactly is a french tuck? Find out everything you need to know about this easy style hack. Including how to do a french tuck with every style of top
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The BEST non-see-through White Jeans 2021
White jeans are a staple for any warmer month. Somehow they always make a resurrection during the hotter months, and yet they are not without their issues. First and foremost, finding a pair of non-see-through white jeans can be tricky. I’ve tried so many pairs of white jeans that have been almost transparent, had the…
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How to Improve Your Style in 10 Easy Steps
People grow up assuming they either have a fashion sense or don’t. That it’s some genetic anomaly you are either fortunate enough to be bestowed with or out of luck for the rest of your existence. But your style and fashion sense is more like a muscle. One that requires building up, finessing, and a…
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Double denim!? With these style tips you’ll master it in no time
Whether you love or hate the double denim look, more casually known as the Canadian tuxedo, denim trends are telling us that this look will be around right now. So, learn how to do it right.
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What is business casual for women? {definitive guide}
So, maybe we just get caught up between never-ending exhaustion and unachievable movie-style goals, but does anyone else get frustrated with business casual fashion? It’s like, I can’t rock five-inch stilettos and the latest Proenza Schouler dress with my hair perfectly blown out with a driver gracefully assisting every errand throughout the day. I mean,…
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40+ Types of Fashion Styles, which one defines you!?
What is your fashion style?! If you’re not already a fashion maven, then that is one of the first questions you should be asking yourself to further explore your style. Here is your ultimate list of types of fashion styles to help you begin to narrow your focus. I will say, in todays society it…
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How to wear brown like an elevated style icon
I’m not sure why, but I feel like brown is a shade of color that gets zero recognition. In fact, it is even sometimes rebuffed and not embraced in our closets. But, we are adults, so making poop jokes around the color brown is just not the point of this article. The actual point of…
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Winter Capsule Wardrobe 2020 that will up your style game
This winter capsule wardrobe is the key to unburdening your mind this season. Winter fashion doesn’t have to be the style season that you just “give up” and abandon any hope of every looking cute again. And let’s be honest, those hallmark holiday movies kind of lied to us about what you can actually…
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Elevate your style with this one item: an oversized blazer
10+ easy ways to style the oversized blazer trend plus style tips to help you master it [ps2id id=’oversized-blazer-trend’ target=”/] How do I wear an oversized blazer? That is a question I have been asked so many times recently. Ever since this trend started popping up in early 2019, people have been wondering how they…
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Everything you need to know about business casual style
So, maybe we just get caught up between never-ending exhaustion and unachievable movie-style goals, but does anyone else get frustrated with business casual fashion? It’s like, I can’t rock five-inch stilettos, and the latest Proenza Schouler dress with my hair perfectly blown out and a driver gracefully assisting every errand throughout the day. I mean,…
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If you don’t have a turtleneck in your wardobe, here’s why you need one this season
I used to cringe when I was little and my mom put me in a turtleneck for a school picture. It was this soul-crushing fashion choice, that made me shriek dramatically that it was suffocating me. But now!? I mean, I can’t go a fall/winter season without a good turtleneck. Turtlenecks, when you aren’t 7,…
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10 Essentials for perfect fall french fashion + french girl fashion checklist
The French do a lot of things right… I mean croissants, butter, and let’s not forget the mesmerizing (albeit touristy) Eiffel tower. So, it’s no surprise when french fall fashion also tops the list when it comes to style goals. I remember when I was little demanding my head be adorned with a chic, black…
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What to wear with black tights, it might just change your style game
Black tights might just be the easiest fashion choice ever. I mean, there isn’t a style icon alive that doesn’t have an iconic black tights look. Hi, Edie Sedgwick. But what do you wear with black tights? Well, black tights outfits for transitional weather is what we are going to be diving into, and specifically…
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10 OUTDATED fashion rules you need to ignore
I’m not sure when the fashion mob was formed and who within that system decided these absurd fashion rules, but in 2020, they can be ignored. Fashion, like every aspect of your lifestyle, has evolved since women ventured into the workplace, started wearing bikinis, and decided free love is where it is at. So abiding…
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The Fall Capsule Wardrobe 2020 that will save your style
One sec… Are you looking for the 2021 fall capsule wardrobe? Check it out here. The one below is for 2020, and has some great ideas and is worth a read, but 2021 will have more updated information and shopping options. So, you may be asking yourself what is the point of a fall capsule…
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Budget-friendly Summer Capsule Wardrobe 2020
Summer is here, and while summer 202 might not be filled with exotic vacations and large social parties, it should still be embraced. And your summer wardrobe is key to making the most of the hot weather and small gathering events. A budget-friendly summer capsule wardrobe for 2020, is the EASIEST cheat sheet to always…
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9 tips to look expensive, and all the things to AVOID!
Let’s face it, we all want to look classy and expensive. While some expensive fashion items scream wealth and others scream individuality, I am here to tell you (no, show you!) that looking expensive on a budget is possible is not at all dependent on your wardrobe budget. I firmly believe fashion is a unique…
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What you need to master Parisian Summer Style
Parisian fashion is probably the most sought after style out there. Style icons just seem to be born in France, with their effortless fashion and tousled hair, probably eating a croissant on the sidewalks in the 6th arrondissement and not gaining a single pound. Is it fair, no… But, we can do our best to…
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The Ultimate Guide: How to Build A Wardrobe From Scratch
I bet I know how you feel about your wardrobe. It’s like when you’re cooking a new recipe and you make what you think is a small mistake, but somehow that mistake turns into another mistake and another. And by the time it is done, it looks nothing like your Pinterest-worthy recipe goals. Your wardrobe…
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This is how you style menswear pieces as a woman
I want to let you in on a little fashion hack, wearing men’s pieces is one of the easiest ways to exude effortlessly cool fashion vibes. . Don’t get me wrong, I love a good skin reveal, or slinky, flirty dress, but it can be difficult when you feel too exposed. And I find adding a…
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Cozy Loungewear that you’ll want to live in + how to nest at home
During times of chaos, we seek comfort. We seek security. And there is a reason we envision our homes a place of nesting with Hygge style sheepskin throws, cozy loungewear and a fire blazing in the background. Maybe a book at your side. But the reality for most of us, especially during this stay in…
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7 things you need to steal from your boyfriends closet this instant
Do you ever look at your closet and feel like you have nothing to wear? And wonder how your boyfriend gets ready in 10 minutes and looks fantastic? I’m going to tell you a secret that might just change your outfit preference. Men’s clothes are incredibly stylish and easy to wear. They are classically cut…
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The most alluring and tempting floral dresses for spring
The perfect dress does exist. But, first, let me set the stage. It’s the perfect warm evening, so a coat is a superfluous accessory and your flirty outfit is taking the main stage. You catch your crush/lover/significant others eye and….. Hopefully, you have a very enjoyable time together. But, I’m not here to discuss that….
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Crop Tops, yay or nay? Read this first.
Crop tops can be ultra-chic. Crop tops as an adult can be chic. The two worlds of adulthood and crop tops can, in fact, work in perfect symbiosis if done correctly. They are not battling families akin to the Hatfields and McCoys, or a life long heroic struggle between Harry Potter and he who shall…
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How do french girls look so superb in blazers?
Everyone wants to be a French girl. Well, I should clarify. Everyone wants to have the effortlessly chic style of a french girl. And believe it or not, that does not involve wearing a beret and eating croissants on a daily basis. French girl style is one of the most sought after moods in the…
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The Not-So-Crazy Reason to Wear Padded Shoulders, Now.
Padded shoulders. What did you think about when you read that? The image of a decked out 80’s woman, joyously strutting across the street with super bright eyeshadow, permed hair, and a bold shoulder dress that just won’t quit. Am i right? via GIPHY Well, I’m sure you’ve been seeing padded shoulders creeping into the…
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Sweatpants are in fashion!? But, how can they be cute?
Ok, I might have some terrifying or exciting news for you… Sweatpants are in fashion. And not just by the majority popular vote, but by the electoral college vote of every fashion influencer and publication out there. So what does this mean? Well, it means we are fully allowed to be comfortable and fashionable at…
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The ultimate cheat sheet: How to make black leggings stylish
We may not like to admit it, but leggings have become a staple in our everyday wardrobe. And, we can also all admit we aren’t wearing them because we are going to yoga or pilates every day. So, the question then becomes what to wear with leggings if our goal is to actually look cute!?…
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How to look stylish at work: 7 Accessories for business casual
Find out how to look more stylish at work with these 7 accessory options. Don’t let your business casual style get you down, invest in your style even when you have to be at your 9-5. I can show you how.
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How to Wear a Monochromatic Outfit
How to Wear a Monochromatic Outfit [ps2id id=’how-to-wear-monochrome’ target=”/] One of the simplest and easiest ways to look ultra-chic is to opt for a monochromatic or tonal outfit. There is no hard and fast rule that you have to choose a certain color, or that you can’t have an accessory in an opposing color. But…
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The Ultimate Winter Style Guide
Winter is coming, and you need to get your closet ready and I’m here to help you with this winter style guide. Cold temperatures are no excuse to live in sweatpants and not go outside. We all love those cozy fireside moments, but what happens when *gasp* you have to go to work, or…


