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Read MoreIs good style something you are born with or can it be cultivated? It is something for special occasions or can it be a daily habit?
Well, I have some good news for you! Unlike your cheekbones you inherited from your grandma, good style in fact can be cultivated. Actually, once you have cultivated, it’s not some you need to save for special occasions but you can be stylish on a daily basis!
Here are SEVEN habits of highly stylish women. Need a little help cultivating your stylish habits? I am only a phone call away.
Getting rid of things that no longer serve them, updating pieces that are worn out, or donating items that they have outgrown helps stylish women remain focused on what they have to work with. It also cuts down their “getting dressed” time as everything they own fits, flatters, and makes them look & feel their best.
Regular laundering, sewing on missing buttons, getting rid of stains on time, keep their pieces in ship shape. They are never floundering for their favorite white shirt or pulling out the black leggings from the wash.
Stylish women know what to invest in and what to save on. They know how to mix high ticket items with their bargain finds to create unique looks that bring out their personality.
Stylish women understand that just as a solid foundation is important for a great house, proper undergarments are key to achieving fit that flatters.
Stylish women are not married to the number on the tag. They know that a too tight fight is never a good look, they are comfortable sizing up and having pieces tailored if needed.
Stylish women know that wearing bold accessories is a way to show off their personality. They are not afraid to add elements of fun, fashion and whimsy with some statement accessories with their wardrobe staples.
Stylish women know that wearing the right clothes is just one part of the puzzle. They regularly care for themselves with proper grooming- haircuts, color if needed or desired, face-framing brows, moisturized skin, and well-kept nails. These are all a part of a stylish woman’s routine - not an occasional treat for special occasions.
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I have been waiting patiently for the trend to die down. But instead, now we have a whole culture of dressing around the early 2000’s wardrobe staple.
Yes, I did share 5 ways to wear black leggings HERE not too long ago, but the truth is you’ll never catch me wearing leggings, except in 2 scenarios.
One is while exercising- which is their true intended purpose.
The second is when they are layered under a long tunic, sweater, dress, or top in the colder months.
It is a reasonable assumption that you are not working out ALL THE TIME!
Here’s why:
All athleisure and legging-type clothes are made with synthetic fibers. They have a lot of spandex/elastane... compression type material. Almost all synthetic fibers come from petroleum-derived sources. You are not letting your skin breathe.
Many performance fabrics are designed to keep you dry during your workout. This means they wick moisture away from Your body, but they keep it trapped. Which is really gross if you are not changing out of sweaty clothes within an hour of your workout.
Tight pants can cause bacterial infections, UTI’s and other yucky stuff in your sensitive down there body parts!
Ladies, if you wake up and put on your workout clothes first thing because you “intend” to work out later in the day. You are doing yourself a huge disservice.
You are actually working out less because being in workout gear all day is tricking you into thinking that you are working out longer or harder.
You are better off being more intentional in dressing for your workout than being wishy-washy about it all day!
Those forgiving, stretchy, comfy waistbands will never tell you how quickly the pounds are adding as a real waistband would.
What exactly is wearing leggings saying? What is it saying to your students, clients, friends? Is it saying “I do not care enough about myself or YOU to shower, dress, and put on real clothes?”
How is wearing lulu lemon-like every suburban mom asserting your confidence or expertise?
That’s all in today’s public style/health/wellness announcement.
Namaste my friends!
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Two weeks ago I lost my beautiful mother. She was only 63 years old. From her diagnosis with kidney cancer four years ago to her incredible journey of strength and courage in the last four years- she was a warrior.
Last summer in Jersey City, with New York City skyline as the backdrop
We laughed, we fought, we talked everyday.
Yes, many people find it unbelievable that I would talk to my mom everyday as she lived in India and I lived in the US. But I feel like 11 years of daily conversations was preparing me for what will seem to be an eternity without her.
She was an amazing cook and everyone would love an invite to eat her amazing fish and other Goan preparations. She was gentle and kind and also incredibly strong, smart and resourceful. She encouraged me, taught me & pushed me to invest money in stocks, make hot chapatis for my son, quit my full time job to be home with Mila and also to have my own business.
She was my shopping buddy and whether it was fashion street in Mumbai or Neiman Marcus at short hills, we enjoyed it all. Our favorite was all the handicraft shows in India and curating amazing textiles and some tchotchkes. 🙂
In the last 4 years she never stopped her pursuit of the good life- traveling extensively within India, to Dubai to meet us and even the New Jersey last summer. Sure she was in pain, going through horrible side effects of the treatments. Multiple tests every few weeks!
She participated in music events through her local teacher and performed on stage.
She wanted to leave her legacy and even wrote a cookbook with all the amazing recipes she was known for among family & friends.
Not many can do the stuff in their regular life that she accomplished fighting stage 4 cancer.
She lives on in my brother, my dad and her grandkids. She passed on her love of reading to Mila & myself as well as our shared love of spending a whole after in Barnes & noble browsing books and sipping on a latte.
She was a very private person and not a huge fan of my Facebook shenanigans. But I share her with you today, because I want to tell you a few things.
Call your mom every damn day.
And secondly if you know someone who is battling cancer, stand by them everyday. There will be tough days, there will be down right shitty days, but it doesn’t have to be a death sentence.
She was dead against having domestic help and except for the last couple of days she pulled through with just my dad. She was fiercely independent and when she could no longer live on her own terms she decided it was enough.
I’ll end by saying this... my mom had cancer but cancer never had my mom.
Until we meet again, I’ll carry you in my heart every where I go.
Whether you are a girl mom, a boy mom, a fur baby mom, a mom in waiting or a mom at heart, the day to celebrate you is almost here.
I totally believe in buying my own gifts, and my husband approves! This is in addition to the hugs, kisses and home made cards I’ll collect from my kids :)
No lies here, this holiday has totally crept up on me, I mean its almost here. If you didn’t grab mom or yourself a gift, no worries- I have done the heavy lifting.
Here’s a curated guide to my top mothers day gift picks! Many stores are offering curbside pick up, gifts with purchase and of course free shipping!
Now go show mom (or yourself) some love. God knows, this year especially this year we need it more than ever!
Tell me I am not alone!
Ever have that day (okay, those days!) where you just want to throw out all the clothes you own? Want to have everything new, fresh, fits perfectly, feels amazing and in alignment with you?
I have been going through that phase after my recent closet edit and my recent personal growth spurt!
We are improving, changing and up leveling all the time. So it is natural for Our wardrobe to sometimes feel out of snyc with who we are! Our personal al style is a representation of what’s going on, on the inside. Therefore it must evolve with us.
So to feel this way is totally normal! For many years my clothes were mostly from discount chains and bargain hunters paradise. They were inexpensive, disposable, perfect for my young kids to wipe on, spit up on etc. But now they are older and not using me as a paper towel. Plus my business has evolved and grown and most importantly I have evolved and grown! My focus has shifted from price to Value, disposable pieces to investment pieces, from quantity to quality.
I have definitely belonged to the “but it was on sale” club. I mean, who hasn’t? But now I will only purchase something if it truly speaks to me! I actually have a list of items I am looking for and only certain fabrics that I will add to my wardrobe. I am also done with so much polyester in our clothes! It takes longer when you follow my process, it’s not a one shopping trip to the mall situation. But over time, I build my wardrobe to be the best representation of who I am and who I am becoming.
This is the same principle I apply to my clients wardrobes too!
Do you feel like your clothes are telling a story of the person you are and who you are becoming?
I see you.
I know you.
Because I have been you.
You go about doing all the things.
The list of to-do’s in the entrepreneurial life is endless. Multiply it times three if you are also a mother. Your outfit is the last thing on your mind! Am I right?
But it really shouldn’t be and even you know it.
You believe in your message, your ability to transform lives and the IMPACT it will have on many. You know you need to SHOW UP, be more visible, to get your message HEARD.
But are you showing up as THE EXPERT that you are? May be you need new headshots, or pictures for your website or simply need to GO LIVE on videos so YOU can be THE CHANGEMAKER.
Does your outside match up with the person you are on the inside? Does your appearance justify all the mindful work you have done to be the leader in your business space? Is there a disconnect?
Are your clothes putting out the high vibe you want to seek dream clients? Or is the way you dress giving out a low vibe message causing you to attract low vibe clients?
The way you dress can change the visual messaging of your brand and your business. It can showcase YOU as the expert as you are! It creates the confidence to be more VISIBLE! It will lead you to draw DREAM CLIENTS like moths to a flame!
Ready to raise your vibe and attract the RIGHT tribe?
As I was in the shower today, I had an “aha moment”. All good and creative thoughts happen in the shower right? 🧖🏻♀️
Have you ever noticed, that for many of us, our hair has to be blow dried and styled to consider ourselves ready? For many women I know, workout wear and a hat are a daily uniform even if they are not going to the gym. Unless we have to go somewhere then we “get ready”. 💁🏻♀️
So when it comes to putting ourselves together, does it have to be all or nothing? Can it only be hair, make up and nice clothes or the other end which is sweatpants or leggings and a trucker hat? 🧢
Can we view getting ready for the day, showing up for ourselves, putting ourselves together a part of self care ? Because it is! When your outside looks good, your inside feels great! Don’t believe me? Well, try ditching your yoga pants for a week. ♥️
Do we have to hold ourselves to ridiculous standards of perfection propagated by social media and magazines? Or can we give ourselves some grace to show up as the best version of ourselves everyday? Blowout and 20 minute face not required. ♦️
