Hello Indianapolis Fashionistas, This will go out between two holidays, so I am giving myself a break and doing a lighter topic. We are also moving next week -- in the same zip code -- but nonetheless all the work, joy, etc., of a new home. Since I am an Indianapolis Personal Stylist, not an interior decorator, I have been a little lost picking paint colors for our new house, and deciding what old furniture we keep and what we buy. For starters, the house we are moving into is completely different from the house we live in. That compounds my confusion! LOL..But in some ways, the principles of color and design are the same with interior design. This is what I've learned: Like in your outfit planning, you want to add contrast and pop, right? I ended up consulting with a lady named Teresa who is an interior decorator and a Sherwin Williams consultant. She helped me pick my paint colors and my upholstery colors for my chairs and couches (just covering some existing furniture the cats and Michael love). We ended up picking a very pale grey and pale yellow for the hallway, dining room and other rooms in the first floor. If you are not sure of your furniture/house style, go to Houzz. I added my "pop" in the furniture: I recovered my couches in apple green (not dark though), and then picked a houndstooth print of turquoise and green on cream for one chair and a navy, hunter green, blue and green print for the larger chair. Rug will most likely be neutral. These will pop against the very pale grey walls. The trim is a very bright white. The main objective [...]

Hello Indianapolis Fashionistas, We all know bright red is popular around the holidays. We wrap our presents in red wrapping paper, decorate our tree, put out our bright red Poinsettias. But, unlike other years, red is really a hot fashion color this year. I just received three clothing catalogs in the mail--Talbots, Bloomingdales and Banana Republic--and they all had a red item or two on the cover. That's a not-so-subtle way of saying designers love red right now. Did I tell you ...I learned on my recent tour of NYC's Fashion District how a trend is created? A trend is a "trend" when two or more designers do the same thing on a runway such as using red, ruffles or bold stripes. As your Indianapolis Personal Stylist I can confidently say: red is a trend! So....how can you incorporate red into your wardrobe. Before we dive into that deep well Indianapolis, let's consider this: there are several shades of red. You need to find the right one that flatters your skin tone and overall coloring. A quick easy way to figure out your coloring is to look at your wrist: are the veins blue or green? Blue -- you have more cool coloring -- green: you have more warm coloring. I have cool eyes and hair (blonde hair and blue eyes) along with tan, olive skin. I can really wear both. I tend to like a more warmer, true red. Second, tip from your Indianapolis Personal Stylist is to ask yourself: Do I like to stand out, blend in? I like to stand out, that's why I have always worn red and red prints. I even have red pants. If you are less bold, start with an [...]

Hello Indianapolis Fashionistas. I have been out in the "field" quite a bit the last two week, and sometimes it's fun to sit back and remember some of the cool clothes and shoes my clients and I liked. Indianapolis Personal Stylist Tips on Stores to Shop At For starters...Jeans. Those of you who know me know this -- I am a loyal follower of Lucky Brand Jeans. I love their quality, their fit, their finishes. I still am loyal to them...however, I recently took a very young client to Gap. I hadn't shopped for jeans there in a while, and I was pleasantly surprised at their price point, variety and selection. Gap is a very good choice for basic jeans, especially if you have trouble finding jeans that fit. I was also delighted to find a Salmon Pink Bomber Jacket there in a silky satiny fabric. So pretty. I also was happy with some very pretty clothes at JCrew. I have been seeing velvet jackets everywhere, and JCrew is on the band wagon. The store has a very pretty black velvet blazer you can wear through the holidays with bright colors, with a T for a casual Christmas party and beyond the holidays just to look sleek going out. Of course, as temps drop, you're probably like me and thinking -- I need some new sweaters. I have been thrilled with some sweaters I have bought for myself. Of course for something different -- color, design, fit -- I love Anthropology. I found a pretty olive number with a cute design on the front with hot pink! Love its bells sleeves, too. Ann Taylor had a very pretty cream sweater with a collar that can [...]