How to Elevate Your Look Using What You Already Own

As a personal stylist for women, I’m all about intentional shopping. Only purchasing items that flatter your frame, communicate your authentic personal style, are in your color palette and reflect your values when needed feels good. It saves you money, time and heartache. It’s also a more sustainable choice.

With the tariffs in full swing, it definitely feels like the time is right to just take a break from all shopping. I’m with you.

Yes! Clothes can be rented or borrowed. But there are a few things you’ll want to grab before the opportunity is gone. Based on all the information I’m taking in, things will either not be available or they will be available but at much steeper prices. Don’t get yourself in a bind. I’ve got you.

9 Ways to Enjoy Shopping with Less Guilt About Climate Change

As a virtual personal stylist for women, I hear a sea of concerns from my clients and the Poplin community. These range from dressing for various occasions to understanding how to create new outfits and much more. For many of my clients, and for me, climate change and sustainability are important factors when thinking about style. In fact, you can see past blog posts on sustainability here including how to care for items to help them last longer, my favorite sustainable brands and more.

Loving to express yourself through clothing and making responsible choices for the environment are not mutually exclusive. In fact, your personal style is not just the colors or silhouettes that you adore, it also includes communicating your values through your clothing. Yes! It’s possible to balance your love of style and your commitment to the next generation. Here are some ideas to get you started.

The Lazy Person's Way to Save Tons of Cash While Shopping (Use it for Black Friday and Beyond!)

HONEY, IT'S TIME TO SAVE SOME SERIOUS CASH WITHOUT TRYING.

I shared this Google Chrome Extension for the first time back in the spring of 2016. Yesterday, I did some early Black Friday shopping and saved crazy extra cash without even trying. My J.Crew order was $60 less after using Honey!

This Google extension is so extraordinary that I considered writing an entire blog post about it. As it turns out, Buzzfeed already did. And who can write things as succinctly as Buzzfeed? You must read this article entitled, "this lazy online shopping trick actually saves you a ton of money." For real.