This post is a THANK YOU for being a part of The 30s Guide community! These are my very best tips to improve your outfits — from fashion to personal style. 1. Take a photo of your outfit every day *Or at least the days you get nice & dressed up!* I’ve been doing this […]

My goal with these “Do’s & Don’ts” posts is to help you see how the clothes you wear and the way you style them can either enhance or detract from your natural beauty. I’ll show you 5 ways to flatter your curves with these fashion styling tips to transform bulky outfits to chic and stylish. […]

Casual and chic slip dresses are a clothing staple year-round, especially if you’re an outfit repeater like me! I adore a silky slip dress, and right now they’re really trendy, which means the market is flooded with options. You can style them dressed up for an elegant, sexy evening look or dressed down for a […]

If you are looking for travel outfit tips for summer that will also help you to pack lighter, I’ve got the easy formula for you! And the best part is you don’t *necessarily* need to shop for anything new. We’re going to use your existing clothes for this wardrobe for summer travel 2022. It only […]

At this point, you’ve seen dozens of perfectly crafted capsule wardrobes on Pinterest, right? Has it done you any good? I’m going to fill in the gap for you between the “perfect capsule” and the capsule you *actually* own and use! And it only takes 3 simple steps: Create 3 outfit templates. Create 3 of […]

Sometimes bored feelings start with life and affect personal style, and sometimes it’s the boring style that affects how you feel about life. When that happens (and it does 2-3 times a year for me!), I look at what I’ve been wearing and see a pattern. Usually, I’m just not interested in my clothing, and […]

While packing for my beach vacation, it became evident that I have a diverse collection of swimsuits & cover-ups. While I typically cheer on less closet diversity and more clothing that aligns with your truest personality, in swimwear I practice the exact opposite. The reason being that I use swimwear for a wide array of […]

I’ve received $242 in cash back from Rakuten with almost no effort. I hate gimmicks, so I’m going to tell you straight: Rakuten isn’t a way to “save” money. It’s a way to spend a little less on the shopping you’re already doing anyway. It’s a low risk, low reward tool, but I still use […]

The tension between stylish outfits and not overpacking by about double… am I right?? A heavy suitcase can cost you up to $200 extra for your flight (each way!!), so let’s try to streamline clothing selection to maximize those coveted feelings of relaxation. This week, I’m workcationing on Fripp Island on the Carolina coast, which […]

Last year was the first year I worked on curating my personal style, and I learned 5 key lessons along the way that make styling outfits in the mornings easier & simpler. 1. Decluttering is absolutely necessary. I’ve found that the less stuff you have, the more dialed-in you are to your personal style. This […]