STYLE STORIES
RAYMA
STYLE WORDS:
CLASSIC, QUIRKY, DOWN-TO-EARTH
‘I always loved fashion and dressing up. Even as a young woman I loved to pick out my outfits and get dressed with purpose everyday. But after becoming a mom four times I felt like I lost sight of my love of getting dressed on purpose everyday and just started to dress with what was practical and easy. I also didn’t feel as confident in my new body shape and I didn’t really know what my new style was or even could be.
Laurel was a huge asset to helping me feel good in my skin again and feel confident to wear the things I really wanted to wear. She took the time to help me choose the style I was really going for and looked over my everyday clothes and over the style I really wanted. She helped me put together outfits from the clothes I already owned that would fit the style I wanted, and also suggested a few pieces to add to my wardrobe that would help tie it all together. I loved that I didn’t have to go and buy a whole new wardrobe to get the style I was really looking for!
It really was a liberating experience and very hopeful; I felt like a million bucks having her helpful tips, kind compliments, and practical advice. Laurel has been a huge asset in my journey to accept the body I have now and feel comfortable in my skin. I also love the new minimalist style in my closet; a style that I feel pretty in, want to wear everyday, and get dressed on purpose. Thank you, Laurel for your time and care, my closet will never be the same!
Rayma
MIRIAM
STYLE WORDS:
UNEXPECTED, TACTILE, SOPHISTICATED or
Artist in the Attic, Nordic Fisherman
"I initially thought going into the closet session that it would mostly be “keep this” “get rid of that” and was surprised by how much styling advice I got for the keep items! This has been a HUGE HELP moving forward and opened my eyes to so many more combinations and options for how to work with what I have. The pictures have been an amazing resource that I’m using almost every other day. Thank you! You are incredibly gifted in this and I’ve already told so many people about you and what you’re doing"
Miriam
MIRELA
STYLE WORDS:
EFFORTLESS, MEDITERRANEAN, GRANOLA
I am so grateful for Laurel’s help in customizing my wardrobe. After creating a style board of gathered looks I liked and assessing the themes we found, she looked at each individual piece I have in my closet and talked through it with me. Do I wear it? Do I not wear it? Why not? What do I like about it? What is my struggle with specific items? Do I want to give it a second chance?
She addressed my personality, what message I want to convey with my style and what colors suit me and my desires best. Though I love to wear jeans and a t-shirt (I’m a mom, hello!), she took a simple and comfy outfit and turned into a stylish and still comfy outfit with a cute jacket or kimono wrap. She helped me see that Mediterranean colors (terracota, dark teal, solid yellow) look great on my Brazilian skin and my desire to portray an effortless look (once again, jeans and t-shirt) can be optimized with a splash of any of those colors.
Laurel also helped me understand this whole idea behind spending money on things that I actually want and will last instead of just buying something because it’s a “good deal”. I love a good deal, but the truth is, they often end up unused in my closet. Lastly, she has become my personal shopper! She has sent me links to specific pieces that will fit in my current wardrobe and move me in the direction of my newly named style (we decided it was Effortless Brazilian Granola Goddess :).
Now everyday when I get dressed and ready for the day there is a purpose to my style and I feel very confident. Even my kids have noticed the change..Recently found them staring at me wearing in a dress I hadn’t worn in a long time, saying “wow mom, you look so beautiful!” Thanks so much for all your help Laurel!