Wedding season is fully upon us and if you haven’t yet picked a dress, I have some helpful tips for all you mother-of-the-brides (MOTB) and mother-of-the-grooms (MOTG). But first, let’s talk about etiquette. The MOTB has first choice when selecting a dress. Once she has provided the specifics on what color, length and style the dress is, then the MOTG should select a dress to complement, but not exactly match. Some tips for both parties: Wear a dress in a color, style, and length that goes with but does not exactly match, the mother of the bride's dress and the bridesmaids' dresses. Do not wear white, off-white, or a similar neutral shade that matches the bride's dress. Choose a mother of the groom wedding outfit appropriate for the formality of the wedding. A casual [...]

A few weeks ago I headed to Goodwill to donate some clothes that no longer fit my teenage son (who is now taller than me!). Surprisingly, I was turned away because they were at full capacity for accepting any more donations. They said it was the “Marie Kondo” effect. For those of you who haven’t heard of Marie Kondo, she is an organizer who recommends that the items we purchase and choose to keep in our closets and house “spark joy” in our lives. I started to think, with millions of Americans overwhelming Goodwill and other thrift stores around the country, now would be a perfect time to go searching for that diamond in the rough at your local consignment store. Below are my top 3 tips when shopping consignment and the [...]

As I sit here on this gray and rainy day in Los Angeles, I can’t help but think about how what I wear affects how I feel. With this somber weather, I decided I needed a pick-me-up and so I put extra effort into my outfit today. I really craved wrapping myself in a thick blanket or fluffy socks but I instead chose to glam it up today with some jewel tones and my favorite over the knee boots, and let’s not forget some red lipcolor!  My mood brightened instantly. Below I explain the psychology behind my mood change. The way you dress is one among many expressions of self, but what an amazing expression it can be! Paying attention to how our appearance can affect our mood and emotions, is a tool [...]