Signature Style Systems ~ Certified Personal Stylist, Image & Color Consultant, True Colour Expert

What if your signature style could communicate where you fit in the process of getting work done before you even speak?

In this episode, I share my Working Genius discovery and why understanding this framework made me realize I'd been sabotaging my own effectiveness by blending in visually. Unlike Myers-Briggs or Enneagram, Working Genius reveals which parts of the work process you're most inclined to contribute to. I explore why t...

I keep meeting women who want to work with me but are waiting until they reach their goal weight. This breaks my heart because it's exactly backwards from what actually supports both wellbeing and goals. The research on weight bias is devastating: 69% of people cite doctors as the second most common source of weight bias. When healthcare professionals perpetuate the message that larger bodies are less deserving of care, women inter...

For years, I've watched women, especially moms, ignore their own needs in ways that go beyond putting family first. There's this magical thinking around wardrobe - "I just won't plan to spend anything for clothes" - but that could be considered avoiding responsibility for self-care.

Research from Harvard shows that making daily choices actually extends longevity.

When elderly nursing home residents were given simple decisions to ma...

Have you ever found yourself hoping that the next style system you find will finally allow you to crack the code on what you should wear? As a personality profiler, I learned to look for aesthetic sensibility in people with extraverted sensing, but recently I had a client who just wasn’t visually sensitive. Then I encountered Rita's Style Keys system. Most people think Rita's style system will tell them what to wear, but actually i...

Ever wonder why some colors make you feel like you're wearing a costume? In this episode, I explore what made Suzanne Caygill's color system so revolutionary.

Unlike modern color analysis focused on undertones, Caygill discovered how the right colors make you look more authentically yourself—fresh, delicate, rich, or dramatic. I share my recent experience being complimented for looking "fresh" in Spring colors and explain why this...

Should you buy duplicate wardrobe staple pieces? Most stylists say no, but I'm making the strategic case for why buying multiples of what truly works might be the smartest wardrobe move you're not making.

In this episode, I share why the "every piece must be a hero" mentality creates wardrobe bottlenecks, explore the personality factors that influence duplicate-buying decisions, and give you a simple framework for deciding what's w...

There's a more direct way to create the effect you want with your style than strategically planning it. (Spoiler: it involves being yourself.) In this episode, I share how a realtor instantly read my personality type from a simple outfit, and what that taught me about why conventional styling wisdom gets it backwards. We explore how DISC types could dress strategically, but discover a more direct path to the same outcome. The most ...

Have you ever wondered if Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs applies to clothes?  

In this episode, I break down the five levels of style psychology:

• Level 1: Not being naked (basic coverage)
• Level 2: Feeling relaxed (comfort-focused)
• Level 3: Affiliation and belonging (fitting in)
• Level 4: Looking put together (compete...

Have you discovered your Style Roots but something still feels off? You're not alone. Style systems work best when you understand the WHY behind them, not just the what. In this episode, I share how to translate any style system - including Ellie Jean Royden's Style Roots - into confidence in your own unique style. Learn why personality type, cognitive functions, aesthetic preferences, and body harmony aren't separate things, and h...

In this episode, I explore a question that brings so many women to my blog: "Are sleeveless tops business casual?" I share my experience wearing sleeveless to a client meeting during a heatwave, and offer practical considerations for making this style work in professional settings. You'll learn how your introverted judging function (Ti or Fi) influences your style decisions, how to select sleeveless styles that harmonize with your ...

In this episode, I share how to create your own personal work uniform based on your unique body design. Learn the three key elements that determine which silhouettes will work best for you: waist shape for tops, hip placement for bottoms, and proportions for jacket length. Whether you prefer a one-piece, two-piece, or three-piece template, you'll discover how to build a signature style formula that honors your natural silhouette an...

Most style systems try to fit your unique complexity into predefined categories. But what if the key to your authentic style isn't in someone else's system but in images you're already naturally drawn to? In Episode 84 of Signature Style Systems, I reveal why analyzing your favorite images unlocks your true Style DNA in ways that preset style systems never can. Learn how to spot recurring patterns that reflect your authentic self a...

Ever been told you can't wear black because you're "low contrast"? In this episode, I debunk the biggest myths about value contrast in personal style and reveal why understanding your natural contrast level might be even more important than knowing your color season. Learn how to identify your unique value pattern and use it to create outfits that naturally harmonize with your appearance. Plus, discover special strategies for those...

Most people think your best colors are determined solely by your physical features, but a truly authentic personal color palette must honor both your natural coloring and your unique energy.

In Episode 82 of Signature Style Systems, I share why color analysts sometimes completely disagree about your "best colors" and what this means for finding your authentic personal color palette. I reveal my own experiences with conflicting co...

Curious why some people maintain a consistent style across all contexts while others have multiple "style personas"? In this episode, I explore the fascinating relationship between personality and style consistency. I share insights from my research into how your Myers-Briggs type might predict your natural consistency preferences. Plus, discover why people (except ISTJs!) rarely admit to being externally motivated in their style c...

Discover how your personality type can transform your shopping strategy. In Episode 80 of Signature Style Systems, learn my personal formula for balancing investment pieces with budget finds based on cognitive functions, and how to develop your own approach. Understanding your personality type creates the clearest path to a signature style and personalized shopping strategies. Listen now to learn how to shop strategically for your ...

When I read John Mark Comer's "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry," I was excited to see how his approach to clothing aligns with my philosophy. Wardrobe simplicity eliminates hurry and restores peace by removing unnecessary decisions from your day, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.

In this episode, I share four essential questions to ask before any purchase and I explain why hav...

Remember when we were told women in business had to have short hair? 🤦‍♀️

I believed that rule in the 80s—along with other style "commandments" that turned out to be completely arbitrary.

In the latest Signature Style Systems podcast episode, I'm breaking down 7 outdated style rules that are holding you ...

Are you an INTJ with a minimal wardrobe or an ESTJ with a closet bursting at the seams? In this episode, I explain how your Myers-Briggs "third function" creates predictable patterns in your wardrobe size! This week I share why some personality types naturally accumulate more clothing and others prefer streamlined collections—and how this might change as you mature. Listen now to discover what your closet reveals about your cogniti...