The Substance of Style: Shopping tips


Style matters.  It's another way to communicate. Don't believe me? Think about the most ridiculous outfit you've ever seen.  Imagine the POTUS wearing it while delivering the State of the Union address. Style communicates.  Style matters. We owe it to ourselves to demonstrate care and concern for how we express ourselves. It's not easy to …

The substance of style: Wardrobe basics


I worked at a clothing store during my multiple-job phase in college, and am glad I can look back fondly on those (ahem) unique work moments and lessons. Por ejemplo. Work moment: Greeting folks with a cheerful, excited grin led to apologies from confused customers. Lesson: Genuine joy in shopping malls is completely disarming. Work …

Daily reminders to keep you centered


Over the years, I've found the biggest challenges and personal rewards come not from what I do, but how I do it.  Certain reminders keep me centered and able to navigate the best and worst from the right perspective. You know, the profoundly lovely, simple reminders that somehow escape you when life seems to have …