{"id":6580,"date":"2017-07-28T06:02:57","date_gmt":"2017-07-28T13:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redshoezone.ca\/?p=6580"},"modified":"2017-07-28T13:53:12","modified_gmt":"2017-07-28T20:53:12","slug":"want-update-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohmywordjournal.com\/redshoezone\/want-update-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Update Your Style? This is for You"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever looked in the mirror and said \u2013 \u201c Help! I need to update my style!\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

My friend Cindy did.<\/p>\n

In fact, she went on to say, \u201cActually, I need the fashion fairy to do a complete closet overhaul and then take me by the hand and help me find a fabulous new style that represents who I am now!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

I felt a bit like the fashion fairy myself when I said, \u201cI\u2019ve got your girl! Let me introduce you to Red Shoe style expert Micolle Canido!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Micolle, true to form, worked her trademark magic.<\/h3>\n

Cindy was amazed. You can see the magic that happened below but first let me tell you about Cindy. Maybe you\u2019ll find a kindred spirit.<\/p>\n

Cindy is 59 and retired from a diverse career (from truck driving, to TV production to office administration). She has an active, fulfilling life but feels in the last few years has lost her sense of style. Well\u2026maybe it\u2019s not\u00a0lost<\/em>\u00a0exactly but like a lot of us she feels it needs an update or a tweak to better fit who she is now. We all get stuck in style ruts — \u00a0dressing as we always have, wearing something only one way, worrying if it makes us look old or if we\u2019re suddenly dressing too young, having a closetful of clothes and nothing to wear.<\/p>\n

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Meet Cindy a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear<\/p><\/div>\n

The first thing Micolle did was ask Cindy a few questions.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Micolle<\/strong> – Why do you want to reinvent your style?<\/p>\n

Cindy<\/strong> – I\u2019m bored with my look and feel it doesn\u2019t reflect how I want to feel or present myself.<\/p>\n

Micolle<\/strong> – How would you describe your style now?<\/p>\n

Cindy<\/strong> – Rather blah<\/p>\n

Micolle<\/strong> – How would you love to look?<\/p>\n

Cindy<\/strong> – More chic and a bit edgy or funky.\u00a0 Funny, even as I say that I feel uncomfortable – interesting that I want to update my style, but I feel self-conscious stepping out of my comfort zone.<\/p>\n

Micolle<\/strong> – How would you love to feel?<\/p>\n

Cindy<\/strong> – Stylish, chic, yet fun, and comfortable.<\/p>\n

Micolle<\/strong> \u2013 Tell me about your lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Cindy<\/strong> – Very casual and low-key.\u00a0 We split our time between here and Palm Desert, and travelling.<\/p>\n

Micolle<\/strong> – Who are you—Is there a person inside who wants to come out through style?<\/p>\n

Cindy<\/strong> – I think I\u2019m ready to embrace my creative self. It\u2019s been a long time coming!<\/p>\n

Micolle<\/strong> – What would be your fantasy wardrobe?<\/p>\n

Cindy<\/strong> – Somewhat minimal – somewhat being the operative word – let\u2019s not get too minimalistic! With pieces that I can easily swap out to change a look or style.<\/p>\n

Micolle<\/strong> \u2013 I want you to pick one piece from your closet and we\u2019ll start creating your exciting, somewhat edging, new look from that! What will it be?<\/p>\n

Cindy<\/strong> \u2013 I\u2019m going with these blue pants. I bought the pants thinking they\u2019d be kind of fun and a change of pace from my usual\u00a0wardrobe, but I couldn\u2019t make anything work with them. \u00a0I still like them. Micolle if you can make these work you are ahhhh-mazing!<\/p>\n

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Cindy chose a pair of blue pants that she can’t find a thing to wear with.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Micolle went to work and started to play.<\/h1>\n
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Micolle found awesome pieces already in Cindy’s wardrobe.<\/p><\/div>\n

Here’s what happened<\/h1>\n
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Blue pants paired with classic white shirt<\/p><\/div>\n

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Blue pants and oatmeal camy and hand knit sweater<\/p><\/div>\n

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With leather jacket, t-shirt and strappy wedge’s.<\/p><\/div>\n

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A casual take – blue pants with tee and sneakers<\/p><\/div>\n

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Blue pants go elegant with long tunic<\/p><\/div>\n

Cindy’s blue pants provide key piece to new fabulous style.<\/h3>\n

Cheryl:<\/strong> How did you feel in each outfit?<\/p>\n

Cindy:<\/strong> \u00a0I was a bit skeptical at first, but once I put them on I was surprised at how good each outfit looked.<\/p>\n

Cheryl:<\/strong> What did you learn from Micolle?<\/p>\n

Cindy:<\/strong> To have fun with my wardrobe – play around. And from Micolle and you, I learned the power of red (or in my case coral) lipstick!!<\/p>\n

Cheryl:<\/strong> Do you see the blue pants (and your closet differently)?<\/p>\n

Cindy:<\/strong> Yes, I look at my wardrobe now with different eyes. Before Micolle, I would usually just rotate a few regular (and somewhat boring) outfits, but the last few times I was going out, I pulled out items from the back of the closet and played with different looks. It\u2019s kinda fun!<\/p>\n

Cheryl:<\/strong> Do you like this style? How would you describe style now?<\/p>\n

Cindy:<\/strong> I do like this style – getting dressed is\u00a0more enjoyable, and I feel more confident when I play with putting different outfits\u00a0together. They don\u2019t always work but I enjoy experimenting. \u00a0A girlfriend of mine described my look as\u00a0\u201cedgy sophisticated\u201d. \u00a0Works for me!<\/p>\n

TIPS FROM MICOLLE<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Buy with purpose<\/strong>. We live in a world of over consumption. One thing I always try to do when buying something new to add to my closet is find 3 separate ways to wear the item\u2026whatever it may be.<\/p>\n

Clean out your closet\u2026every season<\/strong>. I do this 4 times a year if not more. If the item is sitting there collecting dust\u2026get rid of it. Consign it, donate it, or give it to a friend. Be practical about pieces\u2026don\u2019t be one of those people that sit there waiting for that \u201cspecial occasion\u201d to wear something you haven\u2019t worn in years.<\/p>\n

Ask a friend<\/strong> whose opinion you trust to tell you the cold hard truth about what\u2019s hiding in your closet. You know that one friend that will tell you to get rid of those jeans with the rhinestones splashed all over the back pockets\u2026she\u2019ll be the first to tell you, “get rid of those!”\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Take the ONE of latest trends for the season and incorporate it into your wardrobe<\/strong>. For example, the kimono was a big one this season. It\u2019s fun and flatters almost every shape\u2026a simple top and pair of pants from your existing closet and you’re good to go.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re really stuck\u2026call me! OR find a local Stylist to work with you on revamping your style, closet, or overall image.<\/p>\n

\"Summer<\/a>Micolle Canido<\/strong>\u00a0is an independent stylist living in Vancouver, British Columbia. You can reach her at 604.613.6713<\/p>\n

Read more from Micolle on Red Shoe Zone style pages<\/p>\n

Consignment Shopping with a Pro\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

What Micolle is Saying YES to<\/a><\/p>\n

Wondering What to Wear?<\/a><\/p>\n

Micolle Busts Fashion Myths<\/a><\/p>\n

Micolle talks Accessories\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Micolle takes on the White Shirt<\/a><\/p>\n

Please pass along to any gal pals who want style update.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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