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Mary Anne Wahle

Thoughts from a Personal Stylist – Hint: It’s About You, Beauty!

May 4, 2023 By Mary Anne Wahle Leave a Comment

You are Unique and Unrepeatable. Let that sink in. Yes, you. Your Beauty is different than everyone else’s beauty. Yours is You. Unabashedly You. You have evolved over time to the person you are today….You have grown, you have learned, you have failed, you have triumphed. Wherever you are today, now, stand in it. Fully express yourself in how you show up each day. What does that mean?

It means living in the joy and confidence of your life today and being grateful. It means showing respect for yourself and others. It means radiating ‘all of that’ in a way that represents you, your inner and outer beauty, your personality, and your beliefs in a way that is attractive.

Attractiveness attracts. Think of walking down a lane and observing different yards in the neighborhood. You come across one that has flowers, lovely landscaping, and perhaps some roses that are near where you are walking so you stop and take a sniff. You were drawn in. You noticed. You were uplifted. You saw beauty.

Feeling and looking your best is attractive. You attract people to you by the way you look, act and carry yourself. Think of all the good you can do just by dressing well, being cheerful and sharing a smile. It is truly magnetic and you can use it for the good. You can be an ambassador of beauty. You can be the one who brings a smile to another’s face. You can be the one that people want to meet and have a conversation with. Are there many other benefits? Why yes….

You will likely make more friends….you will draw in new clients….you will work better…you will elevate others (and your milieu) by dressing to your strengths and your innate dignity….you will have more confidence, comfort and an overall feeling that you are ready for whatever happens. Also, on the plus side, when you are dressed in a way that totally suits you (silhouette, coloring, personality, lifestyle) no longer is there a reel playing over and over in your head repeating questions like “does this look good on me” or “is this the right outfit for this occasion”? Banished. You can get on with whatever you’re doing with full focus. Not to mention knowing what looks fab on you means not wasting time or money on clothing that doesn’t suit you or your purpose. It also means no more decision fatigue.

Permit yourself to be who you are and integrate your personality into your wardrobe. You will see how this radiates outward in a compelling manner to everyone around you.

“Yes, yes, I want all of that”, you say!

Here’s how I can help you achieve these goals:

1)      Comprehensive, nuanced, unique-to-you color analysis. Never guess again if a color looks great on you or not. Avoid looking tired or ill by wearing only hues that totally flatter YOU.

2)      Edit your wardrobe: What’s the end game? Only clothes you love and they love you back get to ‘hang in your closet’.

3)      Teach you how to identify and own your personal style; it’s SO fun, I have to say!!!

4)      Identify any gaps that will complete and/or enhance you/your wardrobe and rock your personal style to the max.

5)      Shop for you using state of the art digital closet technology. It’s amazing: makes communication and seeing the visuals a breeze. This technology is available to certified stylists only.

6)      Style what you have along with any new pieces to multiply your looks and gain maximum versatility.

7)      Prep and style you for travel, events, photo shoots, conferences, TV appearances, book tours, black tie events, wedding attire – you name it!

8)      Create a comfortable, confidential and relaxed atmosphere for all interactions.

9)      Head to Toe! I will make recommendations for eyewear (and accompany you whenever possible), hair styles (and color) as well as make referrals for make-up application.

10)    My approach is personalized: no formulas. Everything is geared to your lifestyle needs. I provide solutions that take the weight off of your shoulders and make life (and getting dressed) more delightful. I offer packages and will also customize them where needed.

It is a complete joy for me to assist wonderful women like yourself. Seeing the fantastic outcomes and transformations, the smiles, the confidence, the relief…..the world becomes a more beautiful and uplifting place one woman, one outfit at a time!

I’d love to hear from you! You can use this link to schedule a complementary chat with me here:

https://calendly.com/maryanne-yourbeststyle

XO Mary Anne

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A Bountiful Spring!

April 8, 2023 By Mary Anne Wahle Leave a Comment

 

Delightful to see you here!

Enjoy my latest catalog featuring loads of Spring wardrobe inspiration—hopefully an apt catalyst for transitioning from winter to warmer weather vibes/outfits! It’s that time of year!

Schedule your appointment for a tweak, update or re-vamp; you can reach me at maryanne@yourbeststyle.com or set up a zoom/phone call on Calendly, https://calendly.com/maryanne-yourbeststyle.

https://hueandstripe.com/catalog/255H&S9Q6e

Have a beautiful and blessed Easter and I look forward to seeing you soon!

XO Mary Anne

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Swoonworthy Summer Styles ’22

June 29, 2022 By Mary Anne Wahle

Hello Stylish Friends!

I invite you to peruse and purchase from my latest Summer Catalog ’22 — https://hueandstripe.com/catalog/255H&SwKlf

You’ll find airy and lightweight wardrobe options to keep you looking and feeling “cool” in the heat!

Enjoy!

xo Mary Anne

Filed Under: Fashion, Fashion Inspiration, Personal Style, Uncategorized, Wardrobe

The Way You Dress Impacts How You Feel & Act

February 4, 2022 By Mary Anne Wahle Leave a Comment

The outfit you choose to wear will have a profound impact on how you will feel and behave throughout the day. Sound far-fetched? It isn’t at all! The style, shape, fit, color, fabric, feel and print (to name a few elements) all have a direct effect on our mood, thoughts and actions for the day. Think about it. If you wear….

  • A fun print, you’re more likely to feel light-hearted and free spirited.
  • A dark suit and you’ll feel empowered and professional.
  • Jeans and a T-shirt to feel relaxed.
  • Beautiful floral floaty maxi dress to feel girly and romantic.

I think recognizing this is particularly useful in the WFH setting. We simply feel, look and perform better when we are dressed for “work”. We sit up straighter; we feel sharper and we look smarter. Pretty big bang for elevating your look!

Clothes are powerful tools to get you in the mood for whatever your day demands of you. Not only do they affect how YOU think, feel and act, but how others perceive, feel and behave towards you!

As an image and wardrobe consultant, I focus on more than just fashion. I focus on YOU and then take from fashion the styles and looks that will flatter your body, express your personality, work towards achieving your goals, be practical with your lifestyle, and work within your budget.  What you wear should support and enhance YOU.

Here’s a link to schedule a free call to see if you could benefit from working with me!

https://calendly.com/maryanne-yourbeststyle

XO Mary Anne

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Re-Design Hack(s)

December 15, 2021 By Mary Anne Wahle Leave a Comment

I found this lovely surplice style, belted maxi dress at Nordstrom Rack. I worked with my seamstress (Sunny at Park’s Design) to re-design the dress to better accommodate my style and silhouette:

Since I am petite (under 5’2”), I often need garments altered here and there to accommodate a short torso and proportionately longer legs and a column like body shape.

We raised the shoulders; the sleeves needed to be shortened, and she placed a snap at the neckline for security and coverage. We removed a substantial amount of fabric (triangular shape) from either side, hip to floor to reduce the fullness which was a tad overpowering for me and didn’t complement my figure. Generally, I don’t wear belts as I have a short torso; so off with the belt and we used the fabric to make a coordinating mask! Additionally, she removed the elastic that was situated slightly above my waist so that the front/bodice would lay smoothly and not pucker or billow. Lastly, we turned the maxi into a high low style to make walking easier and to showcase the boots which I wanted to be part of the overall look.

I love envisioning how dresses and other pieces of clothing can be transformed to create an even more pleasing silhouette, fit and look for my clients and myself.  It does require an understanding of what is possible as well as collaboration with a creative, talented seamstress. I have learned a great deal about tailoring, design and re-design of clothing due to my close association with several excellent seamstresses over the years and am always delighted to share those insights with my clients.

Feel free to ask me for referrals for stellar seamstresses and tailors in the DMV area!

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Stylish at Any Age

September 8, 2021 By Mary Anne Wahle Leave a Comment

I am delighted to be speaking to members of the Christ Child Society in Dayton, Ohio, this coming November. Thank you, Darlene and company! My topic is “How to Be Stylish at Any Age” — there will be an abundance of tips and tricks along with an interactive demonstration of a capsule wardrobe. I can’t wait to meet everyone!

If you or a group that you are a member of are seeking a speaker on style, fashion, beauty, or wardrobe, I’d love to speak with you! My specialty is guiding women to understand their own unique, authentic and personal style. There is depth to style! Make no mistake – our personalities are integrated into what we choose to wear. I help women find joy and purpose in getting dressed which leads to confidence and a positive outlook, and, who doesn’t want to look like and be the best and most beautiful version of themselves!?

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