I'm not one of those people who wakes up and thinks, 'Bring on the day!' I have to have about 7 pints of coffee before I'm even remotely awake. But I love the golden hour in the evening, as hokey as that sounds. Just as the sun is about to set and you get those lovely shadows and everything looks gold and yellow.

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.

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

You have to let go of who you were to allow yourself to become who you are.

Nothing's too girly and nothing's too masculine. But I do love color, and maybe that's a little girly - especially pink.

Style applies to a lifestyle. It's not about being told this is trendy, you must do it. Now people have more access than ever before.

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.