Category Archives: Wardrobe Planning & Auditing

Feeling Your Best in 2022

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Patty Buccellato

Ditch the Resolutions and Embrace Your Awesome-ness Instead A new study has shown that the average American bails on their New Year’s Resolutions in just 32 days. So by February 1, it’s all over (68% admit giving up even sooner). … Continue reading →

How to Dress for the Holidays Without Breaking the Bank

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Patty Buccellato

The New Holiday Outfit You Already Own You’ve been invited to a holiday gathering at the home of an old friend. She’s included an intimate group of friends and has said the dress code is “festive.” “What the heck does … Continue reading →

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What to Wear to Work in Fall 2021

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Patty Buccellato

Re-mixes for Your Unworn Work Wardrobe Don’t toss those sleepy suit pieces just yet! There’s no debating it’s a more casual world when it comes to work style since March of 2020. Even in more-traditional organizations, “business formal” style parameters … Continue reading →

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How to Build an Eco-Friendly Wardrobe

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Patty Buccellato

6 Tips for Sustainable Style Our precious Mama Earth provides sustenance to us in ways that are often taken for granted. Our waters, land, and clean air are not guaranteed, and a smaller environmental footprint can have a positive impact. … Continue reading →

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Work From Home Style and Feeling Attractive

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Patty Buccellato

“Mirror, Mirror on the wall….” Aren’t you deserving after all? After all that 2020 has delivered, you are deserving of feeling gorgeous…. of looking your best self…. of liking what you see looking back at you from that mirror. Despite … Continue reading →

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How to Purge Your Closet

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Patty Buccellato

Is Your Closet a Scare Zone? If opening your closet doors is a risky proposition, it may be time to face your demons. Haunted by clothes you haven’t worn since 1997? Guilted by pants … Continue reading →

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Can I Wear White After Labor Day?

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Patty Buccellato

The Rule: Stow Your Whites Until Next Summer Does it still stand? Some rules make very good sense; at least at the time they’re created. And then… well, things change. Remember the rule of courtesy that said not to phone … Continue reading →

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How to Change Your Look Without Breaking the Bank

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Patty Buccellato

Shifting Lives; Shifting Styles A member of the Refined Images community recently shared a goal to change her look. Inspired toward a specific new style, she expressed a legitimate concern for financial output: “Any tips on changing your look completely … Continue reading →

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Clearing Closet Clutter

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Patty Buccellato

Feeling Stuck? It Might be Your Closet’s Fault A more flattering and purposeful wardrobe can be yours, and the path to it begins with clearing the clutter from your closet. Think about it, your bedroom closet is a space you … Continue reading →

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How to Wear Unflattering Colors

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Patty Buccellato

5 Ways to Make the Wrong Colors Right Sometimes a girl just wants to wear what she wants to wear. So what happens when it’s a color that doesn’t flatter? Since personal color is a passion of mine, I’ve written … Continue reading →

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