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Styling Your Wardrobe: Tips and Strategies for Maximum Impact
In this Nat Chat, we delve into the world of styling and self-expression through your wardrobe choices. I believe strongly in buying better and buying less. Each piece in your closet should have multiple ways to wear it…
BU Beauty: Considerations while Shopping for "Ethical" Beauty
As BU Style expands the importance of BU Beauty, that means we have to put equal care into the work we do for ethical and sustainability standards there as we do for clothes.
Connection Is the Currency of the Soul—and Personal Style
What do a modern minister and a style strategist have in common? Turns out, when it comes to Rev Dev and I—a lot! In today’s conversation, we explore the idea of connection.
Use Clothing to be Kind to Yourself During the Holidays—Clothes as an Untapped Mental Health Tool
We put on clothes every day, so why not do it thoughtfully and strategically? Personally, I’ll be using a combination of these tips over the holiday period…
How Your Wardrobe & Writing Coincide
Founder of the brand GRAMMAR, Althea Simons is about as heart-centric and people-driven as designers come—not to mention she shares my love for editing in all forms, including defending the Oxford comma. Inspired by The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. & E.B. White., GRAMMAR creates foundational elements of a modern minimalist wardrobe.
Among many things, we talk about how she is solving the “perfect white shirt” dilemma for all shapes & style personalities, the notion of collaboration over competition within the industry, and why producing ethically and locally was the obvious choice for her.
Think Inside the Box: When Clothing Subscription Box & Rental Services Are Useful
In the final installment of our three-part Nat Chat shopping series, we discuss box subscriptions and rental services: how they work, when they are useful, and when they create style discovery roadblocks.
Create Your Best In-Store Shopping Experience
In part two of our three-part Nat Chat shopping series, we discuss the main types of in-store shopping experiences, the pros and cons of each, and strategies to support your in-store shopping experience and goals.
Avoid an Online Shopping Time Warp: Strategies for Digitally Shopping Smarter
In today’s Nat Chat, we discuss the vast world of online shopping: the current climate, the pros and cons, and my advice on how to make it less overwhelming and more focused to fit your needs.