If you’ve ever been curious why the way you LOOK seems to directly impact how you feel about yourself or what you accomplish, you’ll love this interview with my client and dear friend of five years, Natalie Van Note. Natalie is one brilliant lady. She specializes in Post Divorce Counseling, Divorce Coaching, Co-Parent Counseling, and Psychotherapy with people who have hard-to-treat mood and anxiety disorders, not to mention her extensive background as a Child and Family Investigator and PTSD post-deployment treatments with the military (WOW).

Let’s hear what she has to say...

We all know there’s a right way to wear color and a wrong way to wear color. The wrong color may wash you out, make you look sickly, or drain all the color from your face. The RIGHT color will brighten your complexion, give your skin vibrancy, and bring out the color of your eyes.

But what if you fall in love with a piece of clothing in a color that isn’t flattering against your skin tone? Watch this video to learn how YOU can pull off a color you normally can’t wear (or simply WON’T wear because you feel like a ghost when you do)…

Whether you’re used to living in a small space somewhere like New York, or you just recently downsized, you’ve probably quickly learned how crammed it can feel if you aren’t carefully utilizing every inch of space. But with a little purging and reorganizing, it’s easy to make your home look and feel more spacious.

To help, Emily Huddleston from Redfin interviewed myself and twenty organizing professionals to find out their best space-saving solutions!

Ever since I gave birth to my baby boy, it’s felt quite a bit harder to look pulled-together from day to day. There just isn’t quite as much time to spend showering, blow-drying my hair, applying makeup, and putting a flattering outfit together. For the first few months of my son’s life, I felt pretty accomplished leaving the house in something other than pj’s. But now that several months have passed, I’ve noticed what a difference a small thing can do to help me feel pulled-together!

Check out these 8 easy tips for simple ways YOU can look effortlessly pulled together when time isn’t on your side…

By the end of my first pregnancy, I had gained 35 pounds. It was a healthy number according to my OBGYN, but I hoped I would be one of those people who lost the weight quickly after my son was born. To my surprise, I dropped 30 pounds within the first week of my son being born. But at my 6 week postpardum appointment, my OB voiced a warning. “Many women who drop weight quickly after having a baby can experience issues with their milk supply.” Because I WAS experiencing issues with a low milk supply, I took her advice.

Here’s what happened next…

If you’re looking to pack lightly or create a travel capsule for your next trip, the formula I teach in this video will give you an easy framework to use anytime you pack for travel. Whether you’re 20, 50, or 100 years old, you can pack lightly using this formula AND enjoy your brightest and most colorful pieces!

Watch this video to learn how YOU can create a fun capsule for your next trip…

It’s crazy to me how pregnancy can draw upon so many emotions all at the same time. I’ve felt pride for growing a healthy baby, insecurity over whether I’ve gained the right amount of weight at the right time, panic at how I’ll ever be able to lose all the weight and feel like me again, and excited anticipation to meet the little person I’ve been sharing this body with over the last several months.

As I reflected upon the journey of growing a tiny human and how it’s caused me to view myself and my appearance differently, I realized there’s 5 tools I’ve used to hold a healthy attitude towards weight gain during pregnancy…

It happens to all of us. Before you know it, Monday hits and it’s time to figure out what to wear to work. Again. You hit the snooze button for an extra ten (ok twenty) minutes and won’t have time to get creative in your closet. But how the heck will you come up with an interesting outfit before your first cup of coffee? When you’ve barely had a chance to wake up? When your face is still puffy from sleeping?

Watch this video to learn one of my FAVORITE ways to outfit my Style Shop Denver clients’ wardrobes when I go to their home for a Closet Shop session…

In this blog, I’ve partnered with Samantha Tobia, Expert Organizer and Owner of Demessify, to ask the most common questions I get from clients about wardrobe organization. I interviewed her to find out what she recommends most frequently for closet organizational supplies, how to best organize small closets, and the challenges she addresses most often with clients who hire her to set up a longterm solution in their wardrobe.

Click here to get all her best advice for organizing YOUR wardrobe…

The night I found out I was pregnant was the same night I dressed up as Sandra Dee for a friend’s Halloween party. I had absolutely no suspicion except for some tenderness in my chest I’d felt for several days in a row the week prior. When we got home from the party, Nick crashed on the bed and I grabbed a pregnancy test. What? Positive, really?? I wasn’t sure what to think. It was after midnight and I was preoccupied with thoughts of work while in the middle of a big launch for my online style course. I laid awake for a few minutes in bed but soon fell asleep.

The next day it started to sink in…

One of the BIGGEST misconceptions my personal styling clients believe about their body is they need to hide areas they don't love with oversized clothing. For many women, this includes the tummy area, and I've been overjoyed to watch client after client learn how to accentuate their waistline in a flattering way no MATTER their body type (or whether they have a tummy!).

Watch this video to learn FOUR ways to accentuate your waistline, beginning with the popular front-tuck…

It happens every year. The rich holiday colors, luxurious fabrics, gowns covered in sequined embellishment, and sparkling separates hit the stores in all their glory. It couldn’t be more tempting to pick up another big, cozy red sweater, sparkling cocktail dress, or velveteen sheath as you plan what to wear to the company holiday party or downtown outing with friends. Then you realize your holiday party lineup consists more of ugly sweater parties, business casual functions, and intimate family get-togethers. What should you look for instead?

Read this blog to learn about four versatile holiday styles you can wear all winter long…

I’ve always loved organizing. I geek out when things are in an easy-to-access spot, and even more so when you can find them without digging, unfolding, refolding, unpacking, or moving an entire drawer around. Over the years, I’ve walked into many a closet and discovered a handful of organizing hacks that work for everyone, no matter the closet shape or size. In celebration of my newest in-person service, Closet Organizing (soon to hit the website, but you can book the service now!), I thought I’d share a few of my favorite ways to organize accessories.

Read on for 8 space saving accessory organizing how-to’s…

If you read my previous blog on when to splurge and when to save money on clothing, perhaps  you’re realizing it’s time to invest in a few high-quality items that will maintain their shape, color, and construction over time. But how do you tell if a piece of clothing is high-quality? The price isn’t always a determining factor, so it’s a good idea to be equipped with a few other ways to differentiate between a high-quality and low-quality piece of clothing!

Here’s 9 ways to tell if a piece of clothing is high-quality…

When I was a young girl, I remember going to our nearby department store, Mervyn’s, and feeling like everything was so fancy. I’d wander around the girl’s department and dream about wearing the embellished, glittery tees and dresses covered in flowers. It was a special occasion when we were allowed to purchase something, and I often wondered what it would feel like to wear such pretty things every day. Fast forward to today, and I’ll take Style Shop Denver clients to Target, Nordstrom, and every store in between to accommodate their budget and lifestyle.

I often get asked what I recommend for clothing when it comes to quality…

This is part two of my spring cleaning series all about the WHY of a capsule wardrobe. Many of my personal styling clients face an overwhelming task when they walk into a wardrobe stuffed with clothing. Physical clutter equals mental clutter, and a big wardrobe may prevent you from seeing new outfit options. It's likely you’ll reach for the same things you always wear when you have a large wardrobe, even though you have more things hanging in your closet!

Learn more about the important perks of a capsule wardrobe when you read this blog…

I’ve never been one for trends. If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you’ve probably noticed I don’t post many articles on the latest trends, colors, or runway fads. It’s been no different with the capsule wardrobe and minimalistic movement. In the past, the term “capsule wardrobe” has triggered an inward eye roll, and for several years, I insisted on using the term “wardrobe clustering” as my preferred terminology for mixing and matching items inside a closet. But in the usual Sandi way, I’ve finally come around to the concept of a capsule wardrobe.

Read part one of my spring cleaning series detailing all the ins and outs of a capsule wardrobe…

I’ve never been a “must-have” kind of girl when it comes to my blog and the way I approach a client’s closet, but after two tropical trips within the last year, I’ve discovered 5 clothing items I truly believe every person should have with them when traveling to a tropical destination.

Here are the 5 clothing items I recommend for any female traveling somewhere tropical…

One of my repeat clients, Marie, has an immaculate wardrobe with pieces she’s owned for years. She was fully prepared to dramatically pair down her closet and even asked that I show her some “tough love” during our Closet Cleaning session. We struggled to eliminate styles in her closet due to their pristine condition, and I HAD to ask Marie for her trade secrets! Much of her knowledge comes from her father who owns a dry cleaning business, and you may be surprised at some of her strategies.

Learn how to keep YOUR wardrobe in like-new condition when you read this go-to guide on clothing care…

We all do it. Every year when the calendar turns back to 1/1, we determine to take full advantage of the fresh beginning a New Year brings. We set out to fulfill our bucket lists, spend more time with our loved ones, beef up our savings, and get in shape. For some of us, it may look like a continuation of the same routine we began last year, and for others, creating brand new habits we hope will stick. One thing is certain - we all have goals when it comes to a healthier lifestyle!

As you approach exercise and a healthy lifestyle, try this one styling trick for making your workouts most effective…