Seeing, feeling, thinking, believing - these are the stages of how we change our style on the outside and our self-image on the inside.

Clothes are not Botox. Wearing a miniskirt does not take 10 years off your face.

Texture is something we forget - it makes outfits look very expensive. You can do a monochromatic outfit, if you're afraid of things that are more colorful and printed, and still create interest.

Less is more. I truly believe in buying a few pieces with better construction.

Style can change your look, certainly, but it can also change your life.

We all put obstacles in our own path toward personal style, myself included. If we understood why we constructed these practical and emotional obstacles, we might move beyond it to healthier, happier perceptions of ourselves and, ideally, a better sense of self-esteem.

There is something about a well-fitted modern jacket that feels like armor. If it's cut well, it adds a dose of cool to anything you wear it with and does the heavy lifting when it comes to creating a flattering shape.