Today’s episode is a bit different – it was all inspired by listener Halston (perfect fashion name!), who posed the following set of questions:
What about an episode of how to plan regarding your wardrobe. Possible topic ideas:
-How to plan purchasing pieces
-How to find a style
– Planning your outfits for the week to simplify mornings and ensure you’re wearing more items out of your closet
-I think lots of working women and moms in particular are looking for a polished casual wardrobe. Best tips to do that?
Upon receiving this email, I immediately contacted Lani (professional stylist, prior BOBW guest, BOBW Patreon member, and someone I generally think is awesome!) and she agreed to come on the show!
She answers these questions + more, and even gets into some of her own planning rituals + tools.
This was a really fun episode to record! You too can work with Lani — she offers in-person styling (DC area), virtual styling (which I got to experience!) and also an e-course. The pieces Lani helped me pick out are still going strong ~2 years later, from classic dark jeans and elevated tees to work tops to petite dresses.
Thank you Lani for being such a great guest (and friend of the pods!).
Happy Monday everyone – back next week on BLP with my current planner obsession, Hemlock & Oak. I just moved into combo of that + Full Focus (affiliate link – SARAH10 gets you 10% off) and I may be approaching Planner Peace yet again. Time will tell . . .
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I am obsessed with hemlock and oak was was waiting for everyone else to realize how amazing the planner is. Can’t wait for the episode!
This was great! Definitely clearing my closet this month!
Funny note – I think the 2nd ad on your show was an insurance ad aimed at truck drivers. It started off by saying something like, ‘you are a busy truck driver’ and I kind of chuckled because I do not think that is your audience! Hee hee.
This was a fun episode. I’ve been trying to get a handle on my closet since I stopped breastfeeding this spring. I segregated the outfits I would wear so I could easily tell what winter clothing I was wearing (was solidly in winter clothing through the end of April since Minnesota doesn’t know what season it is!). I’m planning to do the same with my spring/summer clothing. Hopefully I can start to pull that out now. I’m really sick of wearing sweaters!! Then maybe by the fall I can work with a wardrobe consultant. I got to go along with my friend went shopping as part of her wardrobe consultation and it was so fun!
I’ve been printing out their free planner downloads. So excited to hear what you think! My problem is…do I need just the weekly? But I’ve wanted to dive into daily planning…do I get both? Or have been reading Rachel Miller’s bullet journal book, maybe I need the bullet journal. All three?? 🙂 Love that they are made in Canada and are so eco conscious. Been eying their pen as well.
I loved this episode! So many good tips.
Just checked out Full Focus because I really want to try it, but the permabound is not my thing. Saw they now have a coil option – super excited! Looking forward to your episode on how you’re currently using it.
I’ve always used the spiral!!
I loved this episode! I have always loved clothes and have always planned my wardrobe in advance. But this conversation reminds me that it takes time and energy to plan well, and maybe it’s something I should be looking to outsource because I have more money than time right now. Having spent the last week packing up and returning a bunch of failed online purchases, I can’t help but think there has to be a better way.