Last year, around this time, when things in Canada started to re-open, I found myself looking around at what other people were wearing, and felt like a FISH out of water.
First of all, going to the beach, left me with one SERIOUS question – why was there no fabric on the bottom of bathing suits?! No seriously, I’m not that old, but in my day, we didn’t wear thongs to the beach, but my - “what I thought were slightly risque bikini bottoms - made me look like a grandma on Kit Beach.
It turns out somewhere in the last few years, we’ve gone from bikini bottoms to thong bottoms. And no-one sent me the memo.
At the stores, it was clear styles had changed. High waists? Bell bottoms? Rips are back? Crop tops?! WHAT is going on. I don’t know if it’s just me but I think all of us millennials are looking around wishing we’d kept onto our 90’s clothes because apparently it’s back.
Sometimes it feels like there’s a secret club that knows the trends, and I clearly am not on the email list.
Staying up to date on fashion feels like a second job, and it’s hard to know how and where to stay up-to-date on trends and we wind up feeling lost.
There’s also a lot of “rules” when it comes to fashion; some legit, some not.
Some are tried-and-true, but most are rooted in one person’s opinion, or even toxic messaging around what our bodies “can and can’t” or “should and shouldn’t” wear.
Let’s also mention barriers to fashion: it can be expensive, and as someone who values sustainability, the fast-fashion industry is something I work really hard to stay away from.
It’s also time-consuming: we’re busy, I know we’re all busy, and I don’t enjoy shopping that much in the first place and dragging a 5 year old along makes it THAT much worse.
SO, it just doesn’t get to happen very often and maybe you can relate to the way I feel which is a desire and need to make the most out of the clothes you DO have and finding ways to feel stylish and confident in a way that’s efficient and works for YOU!!!.
Fashion and style also can be seen as superficial, as something that’s optional, or “froo-froo” and not taken seriously.
In fact, I myself have felt these sentiments and had these thoughts before. May you have too.
But here’s the thing I’ve realized: our confidence makes a MASSIVE difference in how we feel, and how we FEEL ends up hugely impacting and guiding how we show up in the world, and ultimately what we’re able to do, achieve, create, experience and how we live our lives.
And fashion and personal style? They play a really big role in this.
That’s why I’m so excited to be joined today by Tamara Mainardi, a Style Curator, which if you’re out of the loop like me, means a Personal Stylist - to talk about the DEEPER meaning of fashion, style and how we can feel confident in our clothes and take it to the rest of our lives including our goals 🙂
What I love about Tamara is that she really has changed my mind about style, and in this episode, you’re going to hear that style can actually be healing, that trends are NOT the end-all-be-all, and how to be proud of who you are and how you show up: and reflect it in what you wear.
This episode is actually really beautiful and vulnerable, and not just a bunch of fashion do’s and don’t’s.
That being said, Tamara drops awesome tips and strategies for you to feel confident in your closet, in what you wear and have feel ready to FUN with your clothes.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
About Tamara’s mental breakdown and how it led to her rediscovery of personal style and above all, happiness, confidence and joy
Why style IS important (especially if you’ve been told it’s superficial, or that it doesn’t matter, or that it’s a waste of your time)
What style “rules” you can leave behind (white pants in winter anyone?!)
Tamara’s advice and guidance for how to create your personal style
The importance of understanding your body type, colour and skin tones, and being able to identify your personal style, to help make how you dress yourself more fun, unique and expressive
How to tackle closet organization, and why it’s the perfect first step (not to mention sustainable, affordable and likely to pleasantly surprise you!)
Where to start with putting together an outfit and where to go for style inspiration
What to do with clothes that no longer fits (NO shame or judgement here!)
Powerful advice for styling different body parts, and tips on how to find and wear stylish AND comfortable footwear
Why does this matter? Because you’ve got ONE life my friend, and whether you decide to go full thong on the beach, or not, I want YOU to feel confident, have FUN, feel GREAT in your body, and be ready to play with how you present yourself with the world.
Get ready to feel excited about dressing yourself, expressing yourself, and feel inspired and ready to have FUN with style.
Here are the juicy bits you can look forward to:
Tamara’s mental breakdown and how it led to her rediscovery of personal style and above all, happiness, confidence and joy (9:28)
Tamara’s take on “Style Rules” (25:24)
How to tackle closet organization (35:46)
What to do with clothes that no longer fits (48:11)
Advice for styling different body parts (37:46)
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Tamara Mainardi is a passionate Style Curator who has been in the fashion industry for over a decade. She has an eye for fashion and specializes in creating personalized looks that reflect the unique individuality of each client. Tamara's mission is to help her clients express themselves through fashion, as she believes that personal style is more than just following trends. She is committed to helping her clients develop a style that not only looks great but also boosts their confidence, self-esteem, and overall well-being. With Tamara's expertise, her clients can feel comfortable, stylish, and confident in every aspect of their lives
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