In today&apos;s episode, I’m sharing the exact steps you can take to turn a boring outfit into one that gives you an energy boost and real confidence for the day ahead. This episode is designed to be a mini training so you might want to listen when you’ve got some time to play with outfits in your closet to uncover what types of visual interest are your favorite way to spice up a boring look. Listen in as I discuss: <ul> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>Why asking the right questions when you look in the mirror can help guide you more deeply toward your most aligned personal style or further away from your style instincts</li> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>Why I don’t believe some women are born with a “style gene” and others aren’t</li> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>The 5 easy questions to ask yourself when you look in the mirror to learn to create  better outfits</li> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>Some totally free styling tips that can make your outfit look more polished</li> </ul> Want to learn the rest of my styling techniques (and secrets)? Learn more about the Style Your Brand Workshop and join the waitlist for the next round of the<a href='https://nicoleotchy.com/new-brand-styling-workshop-page' target='_blank' rel='noopener'> workshop here.</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;In today&amp;apos;s episode, I’m sharing the exact steps you can take to turn a boring outfit into one that gives you an energy boost and real confidence for the day ahead. This episode is designed to be a mini training so you might want to listen when you’ve got some time to play with outfits in your closet to uncover what types of visual interest are your favorite way to spice up a boring look. Listen in as I discuss:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;Why asking the right questions when you look in the mirror can help guide you more deeply toward your most aligned personal style or further away from your style instincts&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;Why I don’t believe some women are born with a “style gene” and others aren’t&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;The 5 easy questions to ask yourself when you look in the mirror to learn to create  better outfits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;Some totally free styling tips that can make your outfit look more polished&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Want to learn the rest of my styling techniques (and secrets)? Learn more about the Style Your Brand Workshop and join the waitlist for the next round of the&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href='https://nicoleotchy.com/new-brand-styling-workshop-page' target='_blank' rel='noopener'&gt; workshop here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In today's episode, I’m sharing the exact steps you can take to turn a boring outfit into one that gives you an energy boost and real confidence for the day ahead. This episode is designed to be a mini training so you might want to listen when you’ve got some time to play with outfits in your closet to uncover what types of visual interest are your favorite way to spice up a boring look. Listen in as I discuss:   Why asking the right questions when you look in the mirror can help guide you mo...

How To Fix A Bad, Boring or Basic Outfit

In today&apos;s episode, I’m talking about a subject that&apos;s coming up with almost everyone I discuss personal style with these days: Covid weight gain.  We&apos;re going to take a look at the belief that covid weight gain (or any weight gain) is a reason to avoid looking at investing in our personal style. This episode will help you reframe your hesitation to buy new clothes or explore your style if you&apos;re telling yourself that you should wait until you lose the weight. Listen in as I discuss: <ul> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>The single most important question you need to ask yourself about how you interacted with your style pre-pandemic</li> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>How not dressing your body as it is today might be getting in the way of your visibility and the consequence this can have for many areas of your life</li> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>A few ways you can think about your body and your style to depersonalize weight gain and begin to move forward by dressing the body you have today with love and respect</li> </ul> If you&apos;re ready to finally find your style regardless of what the scale says, I&apos;d love for you to join me for the next Style Your Brand Workshop.  More info and a chance to save $100 off the full workshop price by joining the waitlist for <a href='https://nicoleotchy.com/new-brand-styling-workshop-page' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>my next workshop here.</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;In today&amp;apos;s episode, I’m talking about a subject that&amp;apos;s coming up with almost everyone I discuss personal style with these days: Covid weight gain.  We&amp;apos;re going to take a look at the belief that covid weight gain (or any weight gain) is a reason to avoid looking at investing in our personal style. This episode will help you reframe your hesitation to buy new clothes or explore your style if you&amp;apos;re telling yourself that you should wait until you lose the weight. Listen in as I discuss:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;The single most important question you need to ask yourself about how you interacted with your style pre-pandemic&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;How &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; dressing your body as it is today might be getting in the way of your visibility and the consequence this can have for many areas of your life&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;A few ways you can think about your body and your style to depersonalize weight gain and begin to move forward by dressing the body you have today with love and respect&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;If you&amp;apos;re ready to finally find your style regardless of what the scale says, I&amp;apos;d love for you to join me for the next Style Your Brand Workshop.  More info and a chance to save $100 off the full workshop price by joining the waitlist for &lt;a href='https://nicoleotchy.com/new-brand-styling-workshop-page' target='_blank' rel='noopener'&gt;my next workshop here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

In today's episode, I’m talking about a subject that's coming up with almost everyone I discuss personal style with these days: Covid weight gain.  We're going to take a look at the belief that covid weight gain (or any weight gain) is a reason to avoid looking at investing in our personal style. This episode will help you reframe your hesitation to buy new clothes or explore your style if you're telling yourself that you should wait until you lose the weight. Listen in as I discuss:   T...

How To Stop Letting Covid Weight Gain Get In The Way Of Your Style

In today&apos;s episode, I’m talking with color analysis expert Jeannie Stith.  Jeannie is the founder, CEO and head color analyst at Color Guru. Color Guru is an online color analysis service helping women find the right colors for them so they can shop more efficiently and create coordinated wardrobes through color. <ul> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>What led Jeannie  to the field of color analysis and how she updated her process to make color analysis more modern </li> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>Where she sees women getting stuck when it comes to color in their wardrobe </li> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>How color analysis can help streamline you get dressed and shop</li> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>How Jeannie’s process of online color analysis works</li> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>The biggest color considerations women should make when they’re on camera</li> </ul>  Learn more about Jeannie and her company <a href='https://yourcolorguru.com/' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Color Guru here.</a> Use the code nicole10 for 10% off any color analysis package at checkout. If you&apos;re ready to finally find your style, my workshop, Style Your Brand, might be just what you&apos;re looking for. More info and a chance to save $100 off by <a href='https://nicoleotchy.com/new-brand-styling-workshop-page' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>joining the waitlist for my next workshop here</a>:

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;In today&amp;apos;s episode, I’m talking with color analysis expert Jeannie Stith.  Jeannie is the founder, CEO and head color analyst at Color Guru. Color Guru is an online color analysis service helping women find the right colors for them so they can shop more efficiently and create coordinated wardrobes through color.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;What led Jeannie  to the field of color analysis and how she updated her process to make color analysis more modern &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;Where she sees women getting stuck when it comes to color in their wardrobe &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;How color analysis can help streamline you get dressed and shop&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;How Jeannie’s process of online color analysis works&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;The biggest color considerations women should make when they’re on camera&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt; Learn more about Jeannie and her company &lt;a href='https://yourcolorguru.com/' target='_blank' rel='noopener'&gt;Color Guru here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;Use the code &lt;strong&gt;nicole10&lt;/strong&gt; for 10% off any color analysis package at checkout.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;If you&amp;apos;re ready to finally find your style, my workshop, Style Your Brand, might be just what you&amp;apos;re looking for. More info and a chance to save $100 off by &lt;a href='https://nicoleotchy.com/new-brand-styling-workshop-page' target='_blank' rel='noopener'&gt;joining the waitlist for my next workshop here&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

In today's episode, I’m talking with color analysis expert Jeannie Stith.  Jeannie is the founder, CEO and head color analyst at Color Guru. Color Guru is an online color analysis service helping women find the right colors for them so they can shop more efficiently and create coordinated wardrobes through color.   What led Jeannie  to the field of color analysis and how she updated her process to make color analysis more modern  Where she sees women getting stuck when it comes...

The Power of Color Analysis for Streamlining Your Closet with Jeannie Stith

In today’s episode, I’m digging into one of the things I see holding a lot of women back from fully claiming their true personal style: their fear of letting go of clothes that aren’t serving them anymore. There are a lot of reasons why we hold onto clothes that we never wear and today I’m looking at the ones that are most popular among clients and the women in my own life. Listen in to hear more about: <ul> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>Why your fear that you’ll purge  something you “might need someday” is just your perfectionism in disguise </li> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>Why holding onto clothes that might fit you in the future is a huge disservice to your future self</li> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>Practical tips for editing down your wardrobe if you tend to hold onto pieces of clothing for sentimental reasons</li> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>The sneaky way that having a lot of clothes in your closets that you don’t wear is connected to your relationship with shopping</li> </ul> Connect with me on Instagram here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/'>https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/</a> If you enjoyed this episode, then my styling workshop, Style Your Brand, might be a great fit for you. Get all <a href='https://nicoleotchy.com/new-brand-styling-workshop-page' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>the detail here.</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;In today’s episode, I’m digging into one of the things I see holding &lt;em&gt;a lot&lt;/em&gt; of women back from fully claiming their true personal style: their fear of letting go of clothes that aren’t serving them anymore. There are a lot of reasons why we hold onto clothes that we never wear and today I’m looking at the ones that are most popular among clients and the women in my own life. Listen in to hear more about:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;Why your fear that you’ll purge  something you “might need someday” is just your perfectionism in disguise &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;Why holding onto clothes that might fit you in the future is a huge disservice to your future self&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;Practical tips for editing down your wardrobe if you tend to hold onto pieces of clothing for sentimental reasons&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;The sneaky way that having a lot of clothes in your closets that you don’t wear is connected to your relationship with shopping&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;Connect with me on Instagram here:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/'&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;If you enjoyed this episode, then my styling workshop, Style Your Brand, might be a great fit for you. Get all &lt;a href='https://nicoleotchy.com/new-brand-styling-workshop-page' target='_blank' rel='noopener'&gt;the detail here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In today’s episode, I’m digging into one of the things I see holding a lot of women back from fully claiming their true personal style: their fear of letting go of clothes that aren’t serving them anymore. There are a lot of reasons why we hold onto clothes that we never wear and today I’m looking at the ones that are most popular among clients and the women in my own life. Listen in to hear more about:   Why your fear that you’ll purge  something you “might need someday” is just your pe...

How to Let Go Of Clothes You Haven't Worn in Years

In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most popular questions clients and members of my workshop ask me about-- Capsule Wardrobes. I’m sharing everything you need to know about what a capsule wardrobe is and how to decide if it’s right for you (because contrary to popular belief, it&apos;s not for everyone). Listen in to learn: <ul> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>What a capsule wardrobe is and how many pieces it takes to build a capsule wardrobe</li> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>How often you need to shop to maintain a capsule wardrobe and not get bored of your clothes</li> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>What lifestyle factors you need to  consider to know if a capsule wardrobe is right for you</li> <li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'>The steps you should take  before you create a capsule wardrobe if you want to avoid feeling overwhelmed when shopping</li> </ul> Connect with me on Instagram here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/'>https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/</a> With or without a capsule wardrobe, finding your unique personal style is the foundation of style success. If you&apos;re ready to uncover your personal style, my workshop, Style Your Brand, might be just what you&apos;re looking for. Get <a href='https://nicoleotchy.com/new-brand-styling-workshop-page' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>all the details here</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most popular questions clients and members of my workshop ask me about-- Capsule Wardrobes. I’m sharing everything you need to know about what a capsule wardrobe is and how to decide if it’s right for you (because contrary to popular belief, it&amp;apos;s not for everyone). Listen in to learn:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;What a capsule wardrobe is and how many pieces it takes to build a capsule wardrobe&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;How often you need to shop to maintain a capsule wardrobe and not get bored of your clothes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;What lifestyle factors you need to  consider to know if a capsule wardrobe is right for you&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style='font-weight: 400;' aria-level='1'&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;The steps you should take  before you create a capsule wardrobe if you want to avoid feeling overwhelmed when shopping&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style='font-weight: 400;'&gt;Connect with me on Instagram here:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/'&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;With or without a capsule wardrobe, finding your unique personal style is the foundation of style success. If you&amp;apos;re ready to uncover your personal style, my workshop, Style Your Brand, might be just what you&amp;apos;re looking for. Get &lt;a href='https://nicoleotchy.com/new-brand-styling-workshop-page' target='_blank' rel='noopener'&gt;all the details here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most popular questions clients and members of my workshop ask me about-- Capsule Wardrobes. I’m sharing everything you need to know about what a capsule wardrobe is and how to decide if it’s right for you (because contrary to popular belief, it's not for everyone). Listen in to learn:   What a capsule wardrobe is and how many pieces it takes to build a capsule wardrobe How often you need to shop to maintain a capsule wardrobe and not get bored of ...

How To Know If A Capsule Wardrobe Is Right For You

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