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If You Want to Shop Sustainably, Shop Like Grandma

If You Want to Shop Sustainably, Shop Like Grandma

May 2020 5 minute read Classic Fashion | Sustainable Fashion | The Mindful Closet | Timeless Fashion

If my grandmother was still alive and I tried to explain “sustainable living” to her, she would simply call it living.  She was part of... more »

Unlocking Your Productivity Starts With Your Wardrobe

Unlocking Your Productivity Starts With Your Wardrobe

April 2020 6 minute read Capsule Wardrobe | Sustainable Fashion | The Mindful Closet

As working women, we're all looking for that magic bullet that will save us a few minutes here, or an hour there so that we can get more things done... more »

Couture Techniques Used in American Made Fashion

Couture Techniques Used in American Made Fashion

April 2020 2 minute read American Fashion | Classic Fashion | Luxury Fashion | Sustainable Fashion | The Mindful Closet

We can all dream of owning a piece of haute couture one day, but it will likely be just that — a dream for most of us. One of the many features... more »

Color as a Wardrobe Neutral

Color as a Wardrobe Neutral

April 2020 2 minute read The Mindful Closet

Any color can be considered a wardrobe neutral, it's all about your perspective and the rest of your wardrobe. Black, brown, navy, white — those... more »

Women's Workwear: A Uniform To Make Life Easier

Women's Workwear: A Uniform To Make Life Easier

March 2020 2 minute read The Mindful Closet

There's no lack of commentary out there these days on how establishing a work uniform can improve your productivity or creativity since your mind can focus... more »

Women's Workwear: Day to Night Outfits for Real Women

Women's Workwear: Day to Night Outfits for Real Women

March 2020 2 minute read Capsule Wardrobe | Classic Fashion | Sustainable Fashion | The Mindful Closet

Why is it that the most common advice out there on how to take an outfit from day to night is to simply swap my work bag for a sparkly clutch or heels?... more »

You Can Buy Fashion, You Can't Buy Style

You Can Buy Fashion, You Can't Buy Style

February 2020 2 minute read American Fashion | Classic Fashion | Luxury Fashion | The Mindful Closet | Timeless Fashion

The size of a lapel on a jacket, the width, and cut of a pair of trousers, even the look of a print can give away when you bought an item. One of the... more »

New Year's Style Resolutions: Building a More Mindful Closet

New Year's Style Resolutions: Building a More Mindful Closet

January 2020 2 minute read The Mindful Closet

For most people, New Year's resolutions are all about eliminating bad habits and creating healthier ones. It's easy to look at our monthly budgets and... more »

Channeling Jackie O in the Modern Age

Channeling Jackie O in the Modern Age

December 2019 2 minute read The Mindful Closet

When it comes to fashion icons, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, set the bar for All-American, classic, sophisticated, and chic personal style. Throughout the... more »

Seasonless Fashion: It Starts With the Fabric

Seasonless Fashion: It Starts With the Fabric

November 2019 2 minute read The Mindful Closet

When it comes to shopping for wardrobe essentials, you can dress for the season, or try to build a more versatile closet filled with as many seasonless... more »