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.

Only buy things that make your heart sing. If I don't love it, I won't buy it.

I believe every PERSON is beautiful. What you do with that beauty, how you develop it, is up to you.

Confidence is the best accessory. It can make or break an outfit.

Looking relevant, modern, timely and appropriate in terms of your age, body type and lifestyle is not only about the joy of self-expression but a form of self-care: it lets the world know how you want to be perceived and treated.

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.

I'm not as snarky as I used to be.