Signature Style Systems ~ Certified Personal Stylist, Image & Color Consultant, True Colour Expert

Ever wonder why some colors make you feel like you're wearing a costume? In this episode, I explore what made Suzanne Caygill's color system so revolutionary. Unlike modern color analysis focused on undertones, Caygill discovered how the right colors make you look more authentically yourself—fresh, delicate, rich, or dramatic. I share my recent experience being complimented for looking "fresh" in Spring colors and explain why this matters for your personal style journey. Download my free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors to start discovering your true colors today! Let's connect! Download the Guide to Design Psychology. Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Download the free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Should you buy duplicate wardrobe staple pieces? Most stylists say no, but I'm making the strategic case for why buying multiples of what truly works might be the smartest wardrobe move you're not making. In this episode, I share why the "every piece must be a hero" mentality creates wardrobe bottlenecks, explore the personality factors that influence duplicate-buying decisions, and give you a simple framework for deciding what's worth duplicating in your closet. Plus, I'll tell you about my husband's evolution from Eddie Bauer variety-seeker to his signature "dandruff black" tee uniform during COVID - and why it was brilliant, not boring. If you've ever found the perfect piece and wished you had bought more, this episode is for you. Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Download my Guide to Design Psychology. Learn about the Essential Signature Style Guide. Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

There's a more direct way to create the effect you want with your style than strategically planning it. (Spoiler: it involves being yourself.) In this episode, I share how a realtor instantly read my personality type from a simple outfit, and what that taught me about why conventional styling wisdom gets it backwards. We explore how DISC types could dress strategically, but discover a more direct path to the same outcome. The most effective way to communicate through personality and style is simply to stop hiding who you actually are. Download my Guide to Design Psychology. Learn about the Essential Signature Style Guide. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Have you ever wondered if Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs applies to clothes? In this episode, I break down the five levels of style psychology: Level 1: Not being naked (basic coverage) Level 2: Feeling relaxed (comfort-focused) Level 3: Affiliation and belonging (fitting in) Level 4: Looking put together (competence) Level 5: Authentic self-expression Most people get stuck at level 3, trying to fit in with their social group. Most people come to me wanting to look competent and professional. But deep inside, we all really want to look like ourselves. I share my personal story about dressing as a homeless person for a university project and why it was one of the worst days of my life. Plus, I give you a 10-point competency checklist to help you nail level 4 while moving toward authentic self-expression. Understanding the five levels of style psychology helps you move beyond just looking competent to truly expressing who you are. Download my Guide to Design Psychology. Learn about the Essential Signature Style Guide. #StylePsychology #PersonalStyle #AuthenticStyle #StyleStrategy Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Have you discovered your Style Roots but something still feels off? You're not alone. Style systems work best when you understand the WHY behind them, not just the what. In this episode, I share how to translate any style system - including Ellie Jean Royden's Style Roots - into confidence in your own unique style. Learn why personality type, cognitive functions, aesthetic preferences, and body harmony aren't separate things, and how understanding the reasons behind style choices creates unshakeable confidence. Download my new Guide to Design Psychology to see my analysis connecting Style Roots to universal design archetypes to personality types and cognitive functions. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

In this episode, I explore a question that brings so many women to my blog: "Are sleeveless tops business casual?" I share my experience wearing sleeveless to a client meeting during a heatwave, and offer practical considerations for making this style work in professional settings. You'll learn how your introverted judging function (Ti or Fi) influences your style decisions, how to select sleeveless styles that harmonize with your body design, and how to navigate workplace expectations with confidence. This episode helps you make summer style choices that honor both your context and your unique Style DNA. Download your Body Design Basics guide! Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

In this episode, I share how to create your own personal work uniform based on your unique body design. Learn the three key elements that determine which silhouettes will work best for you: waist shape for tops, hip placement for bottoms, and proportions for jacket length. Whether you prefer a one-piece, two-piece, or three-piece template, you'll discover how to build a signature style formula that honors your natural silhouette and saves you time. The power of a signature uniform comes from its consistency; embrace the simplicity of wearing what works for your body repeatedly. Download your Body Design Basics guide! Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Most style systems try to fit your unique complexity into predefined categories. But what if the key to your authentic style isn't in someone else's system but in images you're already naturally drawn to? In Episode 84 of Signature Style Systems, I reveal why analyzing your favorite images unlocks your true Style DNA in ways that preset style systems never can. Learn how to spot recurring patterns that reflect your authentic self and discover why clients like Emily feel "profoundly seen" through this process. Start your journey to style clarity with the free Discover Your Essential Aesthetic Guide in the show notes! #StyleDNA #SignatureStyle #PersonalAesthetic Download my free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Ever been told you can't wear black because you're "low contrast"? In this episode, I debunk the biggest myths about value contrast in personal style and reveal why understanding your natural contrast level might be even more important than knowing your color season. Learn how to identify your unique value pattern and use it to create outfits that naturally harmonize with your appearance. Plus, discover special strategies for those with "touch of contrast" features like light coloring with dark eyes. Understanding and replicating your natural value contrast level is the most powerful styling technique for letting your natural beauty shine through regardless of color choices. Download my free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors to start discovering your true colors today! Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Download the free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Most people think your best colors are determined solely by your physical features, but a truly authentic personal color palette must honor both your natural coloring and your unique energy. In Episode 82 of Signature Style Systems, I share why color analysts sometimes completely disagree about your "best colors" and what this means for finding your authentic personal color palette. I reveal my own experiences with conflicting color analysis over the years, explain the fundamental difference between color analysts and color designers, and uncover the missing element that most traditional systems overlook: your energy. Your best colors come from harmonizing both your natural coloring AND your unique personality—not just what others see on the outside. Download my free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors to start discovering your true colors today! Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Download the free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Curious why some people maintain a consistent style across all contexts while others have multiple "style personas"? In this episode, I explore the fascinating relationship between personality and style consistency. I share insights from my research into how your Myers-Briggs type might predict your natural consistency preferences. Plus, discover why people (except ISTJs!) rarely admit to being externally motivated in their style choices! Join me to find the missing link between your personality insights and creating a wardrobe that truly feels like you. #PersonalityAndStyle #SignatureStyle #StylePsychology Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Let's connect! Download the free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected]. Download the free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors.

Discover how your personality type can transform your shopping strategy. In Episode 80 of Signature Style Systems, learn my personal formula for balancing investment pieces with budget finds based on cognitive functions, and how to develop your own approach. Understanding your personality type creates the clearest path to a signature style and personalized shopping strategies. Listen now to learn how to shop strategically for your personality type! Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. Download the free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected]. Download the free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors.

When I read John Mark Comer's "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry," I was excited to see how his approach to clothing aligns with my philosophy. Wardrobe simplicity eliminates hurry and restores peace by removing unnecessary decisions from your day, allowing you to focus on what truly matters. In this episode, I share four essential questions to ask before any purchase and I explain why having fewer, better garments creates space for what truly matters. The American expectation that women should rarely repeat outfits doesn't just clutter our closets—it complicates our mornings and clouds our minds. This week's episode includes a practical challenge: Create your two favorite outfits for the current season and experience the liberation that comes when wardrobe decisions become effortless. What's the fewest number of outfits you could get by with? #SignatureStyleSystems #WardrobeSimplicity #EliminateHurry #IntentionalLiving Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. Download the free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected]. Download the free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors.

Remember when we were told women in business had to have short hair? 🤦‍♀️ I believed that rule in the 80s—along with other style "commandments" that turned out to be completely arbitrary. In the latest Signature Style Systems podcast episode, I'm breaking down 7 outdated style rules that are holding you back from authentic personal expression: Why repeating outfits can actually strengthen your personal brand The truth about black basics (hint: most people look terrible in black!) How mixing metals creates more harmony with your natural coloring Why matching shoes to your hair instead of your outfit creates better flow Plus, I share a practical exercise to help you create your own custom color combinations for spring. Using style rules often feels safe because they provide clear boundaries, but what makes a person magnetic is effectively communicating who you really are through your appearance. #signaturestyle #personaldevelopment #stylerules #authenticstyle #podcast What's one style rule you've broken that actually worked better for you? Let's connect! Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Are you an INTJ with a minimal wardrobe or an ESTJ with a closet bursting at the seams? In this episode, I explain how your Myers-Briggs "third function" creates predictable patterns in your wardrobe size! This week I share why some personality types naturally accumulate more clothing and others prefer streamlined collections—and how this might change as you mature. Listen now to discover what your closet reveals about your cognitive functions! The Wardrobe Pyramid: Five Steps to Defining Enough #MyersBriggsExplained #PersonalStyle #SignatureStyle #WardrobePsychology Let's connect! Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

"The movement in my wardrobe kind of translated to movement in my own life." This profound insight from a participant in my recent style workshop shows that wardrobe changes aren't just superficial adjustments, they can be catalysts for meaningful personal growth. In this episode, I explore how: Removing clothes that no longer feel authentic creates space for growth in all areas of life Choosing items that reflect your true self creates a virtuous cycle of authenticity Understanding your personality type can guide wardrobe choices that support your development journey The integration of your cognitive functions (like introverted/extraverted tendencies) can be expressed and supported through intentional style choices As we approach midlife, we naturally begin integrating previously underdeveloped aspects of our personality. Your wardrobe can either hinder or accelerate this process. What have you noticed about the connection between your wardrobe changes and life changes? Has clearing your closet ever created unexpected momentum in other areas? #SignatureStyle #PersonalGrowth #WardrobeChanges #PersonalityType #AuthenticStyle #StyleJourney Download the free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. Download the free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected]. Download the free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors.

In the latest episode of the Signature Style Systems podcast, I analyze 8 Spring 2025 trends through the lens of Style DNA (Design-Needs-Aesthetic). Instead of just showcasing what's trending, I reveal which aspect of your Style DNA matters most for each trend, from fisherman-core to sculptural wedges. Discover practical insights that bridge the gap between generic trend information and personalized style guidance. If you're looking for a more intentional approach to trends that honors your uniqueness, this episode offers both insight and a simple try-on project to put the concepts into practice. #Spring2025Trends #StyleDNA #SignatureStyleSystems Download the free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. Download the free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected]. Download the free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors.

Ever noticed how most style systems try to force you into predefined categories rather than honoring your unique attributes? In the latest episode of the Signature Style Systems podcast, I explore how your Style DNA (Design-Needs-Aesthetic) is the secret weapon for effective wardrobe planning. Instead of following generic style rules or trying to fit into someone else's framework, discover how to create a wardrobe that truly reflects who you are. I share why traditional approaches often fail and how to apply your innate design elements to the Wardrobe Pyramid framework. If you're tired of conflicting style advice and ready for clarity, this episode offers both insight and practical action steps. #StyleDNA #WardrobePlanning #SignatureStyleSystems The Wardrobe Pyramid: Five Steps to Defining Enough Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. Download the free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected]. Download the free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors.

Today on episode 73 of the Signature Style Systems podcast, we'll explore what Jungian persona really means and why developing a healthy relationship with your persona is essential for expressing yourself through style. Understanding Jungian persona work reveals that having different ways of presenting yourself isn't inauthentic - it's necessary. If you're curious about how your personality type influences your natural style expression, check out my Personality Profiling service. Here’s something simple you can do this week to integrate these principles into your wardrobe: This week, pay attention to how you express yourself visually in the different contexts of your life. Is there one you feel less yourself in? The Wardrobe Pyramid: Five Steps to Defining Enough Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. Download the free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected]. Download the free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors.

When my daughters were growing up, we developed a concept we called the "permanent wardrobe" - pieces we would always like and want to keep, even if just for special occasions. Today on the Signature Style Systems podcast episode 72, we'll explore how to identify and build your own collection of personal classics that truly last. The percentage of classics in your wardrobe might depend on your personality type. One of my daughters has built an impressive collection of vintage dresses that perfectly suit her. As an ESTJ who manages a thrift store, she combines her love of history through Introverted Sensing with the playful exploration of Extraverted Intuition, selecting vintage pieces that match both her silhouette and color palette. Here’s the thing: Creating your collection of personal classics is the bridge between timeless style and authentic self-expression. Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. Download the free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected]. Download the free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors.

Classic style emerged in the early-to-mid 20th century, shaped by designers like Claire McCardell and Coco Chanel. They created investment pieces for post-WWII American prosperity: neutral colors, simple silhouettes, quality materials. Today on The Signature Style Systems podcast, we'll explore how classic style looks different for every personality type and body design. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. Download the free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected]. Download the free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors.

I lost my husband in April 2022 after 33+ years of marriage. Recently I started joining the dating apps. In this episode, I tell how that is going and share what I know about what to wear on a date. Whether you are just meeting someone for the first time or have been married for a hundred years (happy anniversary, Mom & Dad!), there's something for you in this episode! Let's connect! Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

When I was growing up in the 70s, I was so self-conscious about my legs that I wore jeans to the beach when it was 100 degrees outside. Can you imagine? I made my friends very uncomfortable! Today on episode 69 of the Signature Style Systems podcast, we'll explore how design choices can create different effects for your tummy area, and why you might want to rethink everything you've been told about 'problem areas. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. Download the free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected]. Download the free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors.

Today I’m talking about a strategy called an ideal week or rule of life. Are you burnt out, my friend? Creating your rule of life is the key to making your style rhythms serve you. In a recent podcast episode, Graham Cochrane shared a framework that's helping me in my current process of rebuilding sustainable rhythms. Let's explore Graham's Four Rs, plus my addition, and how they connect to your style journey. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected]. Download the free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here!

Are you still wearing the same personal color palette you were given years ago? Most seasonal color analysts teach that your colors are fixed for life - but that doesn't match our lived experience. In this episode, I share my journey from being draped as an Autumn in the 1980s to discovering the vibrant colors that truly express who I am today. Learn why your personal color palette should evolve with you, how to recognize signs it's time for a change, and what specific life changes might signal the need for a color refresh. This episode will help you understand how to let your palette grow with you. Download the free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Do you ever feel self-conscious about how you look? Most of the time when I ask that question people think it’s rhetorical because it’s so common among women that we have that struggle. Today I’m going to talk about a powerful problem-solving framework and apply it to the practically-universal problem of women feeling self-conscious about how they look. And I’ll share a few common root problems and simple solutions. When I was in high school, I was in a class and competitive program called future problem-solving. It is still a thing; read about Future Problem Solving Program International here. We worked in teams of four to go from fuzzy situation to a written solution. But first, I want to invite you to download my free wardrobe planning workbook, The Wardrobe Pyramid. I came up with these five steps to help me with my own wardrobe and I use them every season when I do my big changeover and sometimes just when I’m having a bad closet day. If you don't have the workbook yet, just go to signaturestylesystems.com and enter your email to grab the workbook, or sign up right here. Ready to begin to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website: SignatureStyleSystems.com. Thinking about a capsule wardrobe? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Just want to take the first step in getting your wardrobe systematized? Get a bite-size closet project in your inbox every week.

Do you know how much you actually spend on clothes? Today, in episode 66 of the Signature Style Systems podcast, I'm sharing my own real numbers from 2024! When you know what works for you, you can be strategic about buying exactly the right pieces, no matter what kind of budget you have. Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Let's connect! Download the free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Today I'm going to share a completely different approach to editing your wardrobe that will change how you think about seasonal transitions and closet cleanouts. Over the past few episodes, we've explored how understanding your Style DNA transforms your wardrobe: Your Aesthetic - the beauty that naturally resonates with you Your Design - how your physical characteristics inform style choices And today, we're talking about your Needs - the practical element that brings it all together Here's something that might surprise you. Almost every style expert will tell you that to edit your wardrobe, you need to empty your closet and make decisions about every single piece. Just thinking about that is exhausting, isn't it? But what if I told you there's a much gentler way? One that starts with creating outfits you love and builds from there. Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Let's connect! Download the free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Last week we talked about reading the artistic elements in your favorite images. Today we'll discover how your natural preferences often align perfectly with your body's design. If you've ever felt confident about an outfit choice and then talked yourself out of it, this episode is for you. Download my free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Today I'm sharing one of my favorite tools for discovering your signature style - learning to read the artistic elements in images you love. While anyone can collect pictures they like, connecting what you love with what you wear is where the magic happens. Stay tuned to learn how to start seeing aesthetic themes beyond the seasonal color palette. Download my free guide: Discover Your Essential Aesthetic. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Today we're diving into something which is all too common - that moment when you get your seasonal color analysis done, look at your palette... and your heart just sinks. This disconnect is actually valuable and can be the key to unlocking your signature style. If you've recently had your color season palette done and something feels off, this episode is especially for you. To get started reconciling the palette you’ve been assigned with your identity, I invite you to download my new free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

"The goal is not for you to look like Miss Pinterest 2024, but to look like you." In this episode, discover: - Why your Pinterest fashion board might not match your wardrobe - How to find your authentic style through non-fashion images - The three facets of personal style that naturally align - A practical approach to using Pinterest for genuine style inspiration Key Insights: - Fashion pins often show someone else's vision, not yours - Your true aesthetic is revealed in what naturally draws your eye - Look at travel, art, and home decor pins for authentic style clues - Your design details, personality, and visual preferences are naturally harmonious Free Resource: Download the color guide "Discover Your Style DNA" at signaturestylesystems.com Workshop Announcement: Begin Your Signature Style Journey - Date: Thursday, December 12th, 2024 - Time: 10:00-11:30 AM Pacific - Investment: $20 - Limited to 10 participants Link to Register: Visual Style Discovery Workshop Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction and Pinterest dilemma 1:08 - Free color guide offer 1:29 - Common scenarios 2:04 - Why the disconnect happens 3:56 - The Pinterest problem 4:32 - The inside-out approach 5:45 - Workshop details 7:24 - Final thoughts on finding your essence Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Do you have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear? Or feel like you need to go through your clothes but you just don’t have the energy? It doesn’t have to be that hard! In this episode, I walk you through how I think about the wardrobe planning process. If you want to follow along with something written, go to the link below and enter your email to download the free pdf of this process. Download the free Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. Download the wardrobe-building jumpstart guide! Visit my website! Join the email community and get a bite-size closet project every week!

Have you been thinking about a uniform, capsule wardrobe, or some other minimalist wardrobe strategy?? Welcome to Episode 5 of Signature Style Systems. In this episode, I’ll be sharing my thoughts around seven strategies that you can choose between to build a wardrobe that reflects your style dna. Hopefully, this will help you think about what strategy makes the most sense for you, and I think you will get a chuckle along the way. Download the free Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. Ready to begin to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website: SignatureStyleSystems.com. Thinking about a capsule wardrobe? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Just want to take the first step in getting your wardrobe systematized? Get a bite-size closet project in your inbox every week.

In this episode, I’m sharing something I discovered back when I was in university: an overlap between William Sheldon’s somatotypes and the 16 personality system, Myers-Briggs. In the 1940s, William Sheldon developed a system that categorized people into three basic body types: endomorphs, mesomorphs, and ectomorphs. I’ll explain how somatotype, or body contour line, informs fabric choices and how you can adapt your fabric choices to fit your preferences. Download the free Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. Accompanying article. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Have you ever wondered just how many clothes should a woman have in her wardrobe? Do you tend to keep too many or to buy too few? Most people have a vague sense of whether or not they have the right amount of clothes. In this episode, I’m explaining how you can know for sure. Alot of people have too many, plenty of people don’t have enough, and it is entirely possible to have both: too many of the wrong things and not enough of the right things. That’s why I built The Wardrobe Pyramid. It’s a downloadable guide, 5 Steps to a Closet Full of Enough. Grab the guide: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover your Goldilocks number of clothes. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Download the free Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Do you see spending on clothes for yourself as an indulgence? If you follow Dave Ramsey, that might be a logical conclusion. His EveryDollar budget percentages don’t even include a category for clothing! No wonder we are confused, and millions are suffering mom guilt! Welcome to Episode 58 of Signature Style Systems. In this episode, I’d like to propose shifting our thinking around clothing budgeting from either deprivation or indulgence to stewardship. Clothing clearly fits into the category of need. But clothing is also a means of communication. By what you wear, you are communicating who you are. Check out my online program, Your Visual Identity Journey, to begin creating a signature style that visually communicates who you really are to the world. Download the Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Is there something you keep buying because you think it should work but it never does? I’ll tell you, I still fall for this one item every now and again, even though I know better. Welcome to Episode 57 of Signature Style Systems. Understanding your own style preferences provides a kind of immunity from buying mistakes. By not making buying mistakes you can have a powerful impact on the problems associated with too much clothing in the world, not to mention your budget and peace of mind. In this episode I explain how Enneagram subtypes inform style preferences. Download the Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Does getting dressed up around the holidays stress you out or is it fun for you? Do you find yourself asking “What’s my aesthetic?” Welcome to episode 56 of Signature Style Systems, where we explore the topic of getting dressed for the annual holiday party, so you can relax and show up as your authentic self. It’s that time of year. If you have a fancy dress-up party to go to this holiday season, now is the time to start thinking about what you are going to wear. Choosing details that remind you of your own body’s artistic qualities is the easiest way to create harmony in your visual appearance. In this episode, you will learn to choose clothes and accessories for this year’s holiday party that harmonize with your body’s inherent artistic qualities. Download the Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. See the picture of me from last year's holiday party. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Are you the main character in the story of your life? Welcome to episode 55 of Signature Style Systems. In this episode, I lay out the process used by costume designers to dress characters for visual story-telling and how you can use it to plan your own wardrobe. I'm Rebecca Mielke. As your Visual Identity Guide, I take you on a journey of self-discovery, so you can align your inner and outer self, show up confidently, and contribute your gifts to the world. And today I tell an embarrassing story on myself. Download the Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Do you know the key to creating outfits to fit and flatter your body? Welcome to episode 54 of the Signature Style Systems podcast, where I share three silhouette secrets that will help you to create flattering outfits. Stay tuned for how you can build an outfit template based on your silhouette and not look frumpy and shapeless. I'm Rebecca Mielke. As your Visual Identity Guide, I take you on a journey of self-discovery, so you can align your inner and outer self, show up confidently, and contribute your gifts to the world. Download the Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. To learn the best styles for your silhouette, check out the Your Journey page at my website. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Are you ready for a sustainable and affordable style strategy? I'm about to share a fresh take on choosing shoes, belts, and bags that is a total game-changer. Stick around and learn how to simplify your wardrobe while still looking put together. How much money could you save if you only needed one or two pairs of shoes instead of one or two dozen? In this episode, I will give you my foolproof strategy for putting the right boots with the right outfit, and then tell you what your belts and bags need to match. This can all be way easier and lower impact than you think, on your budget and on our planet. I'm Rebecca Mielke. As your Visual Identity Consultant, I take you on a journey of self-discovery, so you can align your inner and outer self, show up confidently, and contribute your gifts to the world. Download the Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. Begin your self-discovery journey with your Personality Profile. Discover the cognitive functions beneath your four-letter Myers-Briggs type code, your flow state for greater energy, and begin creating a life and a style that support you. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Recently I went to a personal development retreat and wore (nearly) everything I took with me. And I took everything in one carry-on. Today I’m gonna walk you through my exact what-to-pack strategy for travel. Welcome to episode 52 of the Signature Style Systems podcast! I'm Rebecca Mielke. As your Visual Identity Consultant, I take you on a journey of self-discovery, so you can align your inner and outer self, show up confidently, and contribute your gifts to the world. Grab the Seasonal Color Palette mentioned in the episode. Download the Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. Begin your self-discovery journey with your Personality Profile. Discover the cognitive functions beneath your four-letter Myers-Briggs type code, your flow state for greater energy, and begin creating a life and a style that support you. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Today I’m bringing you another episode that’s likely to offend some people. The concept of the Triple Goddess has roots in a neopaganism concept and I’m also bringing a concept from the Bible. But, rather than goddess worship, I just want to use the framework to address the three seasons of a woman’s life: Maiden, Mother, and Mentor, and the wardrobe tasks and goals associated with each. I'm Rebecca Mielke. As your Visual Identity Consultant, I take you on a journey of self-discovery, so you can align your inner and outer self, show up confidently, and contribute your gifts to the world. Begin your self-discovery journey with your Personality Profile. Discover the cognitive functions beneath your four-letter Myers-Briggs type code, your flow state for greater energy, and begin creating a life and a style that support you. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

In this episode, I explain what Linda Berens' Interaction Styles are, which Myers-Briggs types generally fall in which Interaction Style, and how you can use Interaction Styles to inform your style choices. I'm Rebecca Mielke. As your Visual Identity Consultant, I take you on a journey of self-discovery, so you can align your inner and outer self, show up confidently, and contribute your gifts to the world. Begin your self-discovery journey with your Personality Profile & Palette. Discover the cognitive functions beneath your four-letter Myers-Briggs type code, your flow state for greater energy, and how to begin creating a signature style to support all aspects of you. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Just want to take the first step in getting your wardrobe systematized? Get a bite-size closet project in your inbox every week. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

How important is it to you to feel powerful? I suspect a lot of people are a little ambivalent about the whole concept of power. Recently I was introduced to a feelings wheel with three negative emotions; sad, mad, and scared; and three positive emotions; joyful, powerful, and peaceful. In this episode, I’m talking about the relationship between anger and feeling powerful, then I’m going to share some strategies to help enhance your feelings of power, and finally how you can figure out your power colors. I'm Rebecca Mielke, owner of Signature Style Systems. I take you on a journey of self-discovery to create harmony with who you really are, so you can have more resources left to achieve the impact you are here for. Get your Signature Color Palette Guide here! It's a completely custom digital color palette, based on your personality and coloring, and it's all done virtually! Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Just want to take the first step in getting your wardrobe systematized? Get a bite-size closet project in your inbox every week. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

In this episode I unpack what the different archetypes of style professionals actually do, so you can decide who to hire based on what kind of help you need. And stay through to the end because I am going to share how you can begin to find your own personal style archetype. I'm Rebecca Mielke, owner of Signature Style Systems. I take you on a journey of self-discovery to create harmony with who you really are, so you can have more resources left to achieve the impact you are here for. Buy your Branding Color Palette here! TBH, nobody really knows what the right title is for people who work in this industry. I like to use the term Visual Identity Guide for myself because how you present yourself says something about who you are and I think it’s important for it to be accurate and authentic, more than an image put on for effect. Here’s your homework for this episode. Journal about the impact you believe you are here to create in the world. And consider this question: if you knew what you were wearing was right for you, how much more time and energy and money would be available for you to pursue that dream? Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Just want to take the first step in getting your wardrobe systematized? Get a bite-size closet project in your inbox every week. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Have you heard of David Zyla? He is one of the top global color and style experts. He charges almost $1k for a custom color palette, but he has written a book and today I’m going to share three top takeaways from his system. Today I’m talking about color again. When I first encountered the artistic and scientific principles of style, finding your color palette on your body was a whole new concept for me. Today I am going to be talking about how one of the masters in the color and style space does it and how you can do it too! Welcome to Episode 41 of the Signature Style Systems podcast! I have a specific reason for talking about color for a few weeks in a row and that is that as of September 1st, 2024, my virtual Color Discovery is going up in price and I want you to be able to get it before then, even though that will mean going out of order on your journey of self-discovery. Learn more at signaturestylesystems.com and save $50 on your completely custom color palette by buying before the end of August! I'm Rebecca Mielke, your Visual Identity Coach on a journey of self-discovery, so you can align your inner and outer self, show up confidently, and contribute your gifts to the world. We need you! Your homework is to start identifying your inherent colors. Or you can have me do it. Buy a Signature Color Palette Guide before September 1st, when the price goes up. I will find your inherent colors AND build you a harmonious custom palette including personality colors drawn from what you love visually. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Just want to take the first step in getting your wardrobe systematized? Get a bite-size closet project in your inbox every week. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

Do you know your season? How sure are you? Today I’m breaking down some myths and truths around personal color analysis and seasonal design theory. Ok, here’s what I think seasonal design theory is really all about: it’s a quality of design that evokes a feeling. In my philosophy, the point of using seasonal design theory, and all the other systems I use to help you create a signature style, is to make you look like you! If you have ever had your colors done and not felt like yourself, or if you resist the idea of being put into a box, whether it is one of four or one of 24, I want to tell you about my “from-scratch” color discoveries. This is the final step on your journey of self-discovery. I look at your coloring and your essential aesthetic and create a one-of-a-kind palette for you. I'm Rebecca Mielke, your Visual Identity Coach on a journey of self-discovery, so you can align your inner and outer self, show up confidently, and contribute your gifts to the world. We need you! If you would like to have my help nailing down your Myers-Briggs type and figuring out why it even matters, check out my Personality Profile & Palette. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Just want to take the first step in getting your wardrobe systematized? Get a bite-size closet project in your inbox every week. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].

This is the final episode in the cognitive function series: all about Introverted Intuition, aka Ni, or as Personality Hacker calls it, Perspectives. I will explain the function, which Myers-Briggs types use it, and what it means for your style. You are a walking work of art. Unfortunately, there is no middle school art class where your style is the medium. I take you on a journey of self-discovery, from personality to aesthetic to artistic composition, so you can show up confidently, looking like yourself. Let's connect! Take the style personality quiz: What's Your Style Personality? Take the quiz here! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid. Discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Just want to take the first step in getting your wardrobe systematized? Get a bite-size closet project in your inbox every week. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to [email protected].