In this week’s episode we have special guest Kimberly Smith, ESQ., a fashion and beauty enthusiast, Owner of beauty retailer, Eighth and Kin, and a great sister friend. We’ll chat all about 2025 New Year Style Trends, Predictions and Goals. (9:41) We’ll also give you fashion advice from our lens including how to best consider hair, beauty, and your outfit together when developing your style (15:56) as well as highlight designers to lookout for (25:56) and discuss our 2025 fashion muses we are excited to follow and be inspired by in the coming year. (29:10). To close the episode, I provide key takeaways to help you prepare for your personal style in 2025. (37:34) Let’s get into this style conversation. Remember to comment, share, and subscribe!

Show Notes

Visit Eighth and Kin website for your beauty needs and follow @eighthandkin and Kim’s personal page @kimberlyjameika on Instagram.

One of Kim’s favorite fashion influencers on TikTok and Instagram who she referenced on the show is @peakmill.

Host Advice

The advice I would give women who are looking to invest in their image but don’t know where to start or are somewhat apprehensive. Start here…

1. Prioritize Your Personal Image 

2. Identify Your Style Opportunity 

3. Create Your Style Vision 

I have a free Workbook online that you can download to help guide you through creating your Style Vision Board.

https://mdotross.com/collections/free-downloads/products/vision-board-workbook

I also help guide clients through this process with a more in depth Style Workshop where I help you Prioritize, Identify Your Style Opportunity and make a solid plan towards creating a personal style vision. That service is available by booking a Style Consultation. 

https://calendly.com/mdotross/style-session-consultation?back=1&month=2024-08

In this week’s episode we discuss the Power of Your Presence and how it truly impacts your day-to-day life. Let’s get into this style conversation. We all have felt powerful and confident in our style from time to time but what does it really mean? (0:58) This Power should be developed with intention and we discuss ways to activate that Power. (2:07) We also discuss helpful self-evaluation questions to identify if your personal image is where you want it be. (6:37) Finally, we leave you with 3 key tips to elevate your personal style. (8:27) Take a listen, like and subscribe!

Host Advice

The advice I would give women who are looking to invest in their image but don’t know where to start or are somewhat apprehensive. Start here…

I have a free Workbook online that you can download here to help guide you through creating your Style Vision Board.

I also help guide clients through this process with a more in depth Style Workshop where I help you Prioritize, Identify Your Style Opportunity and make a solid plan towards creating a personal style vision. That service is available by booking a Style Consultation. 

Book a free consultation here.

I am excited about this episode with special guest, Michelle McKinney, a highly sought-after consultant, coach, acclaimed speaker, and founder of Dreams Unleashed! (1:12) In this episode, we discuss the importance of building a strong Personal Style that blends seamlessly with your Brand Image.  To kickoff the episode, Michelle discusses her journey building and developing her personal style and brand image. Next, we get into what a conversation about building your style and what are the key attributes of garments that Michelle looks to when building her wardrobe. (12:24)  Michelle also offers advice for thinking about and executing your Brand Image goals. (19:10) Lastly, we discuss how we think about evolving our personal style over time into the future.  As we do with all of our guests, we end with some quick hit questions on Michelle’s personal interests to help you get to know her better. (37:12) Tune in and leave a comment!

Show Notes:

 Michelle McKinney on Instagram: @michelle.mckinney

Dreams Unleashed

Order the Vision Playbook from Dreams Unleashed

Host Advice & Takeaways 

The advice I would give women who are looking to invest in their image but don’t know where to start or are somewhat apprehensive. Start here…

1. ​Prioritize Your Personal Image 
2. ​Identify Your Style Opportunity 
3. ​Create Your Style Vision 

I have a free Workbook online that you can download to help guide you through creating your Style Vision Board.

https://mdotross.com/collections/free-downloads/products/vision-board-workbook

I also help guide clients through this process with a more in depth Style Workshop where I help you Prioritize, Identify Your Style Opportunity and make a solid plan towards creating a personal style vision. That service is available by booking a Style Consultation. 

https://calendly.com/mdotross/style-session-consultation?back=1&month=2024-08

In this week’s episode, we’re chatting about “Personal Style” vs. “Influenced Style” and what the difference is. (1:16) This could be holding you back from identifying your Personal Style.  We discuss key considerations when identifying fashion influences to incorporate into your personal style. (2:37) One of the most important ways a style expert can assist you reach your goals is to develop a plan for intentional decision making when building your wardrobe. (7:23) Without this planning, you may feel like you have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear, or feeling like nothing fits or looks good on you. We discuss tips to address these style dilemmas to save time and money. (9:22) Let’s get into this style conversation!

Host Advice & Takeaways 

The advice I would give women who are looking to invest in their image but don’t know where to start or are somewhat apprehensive. Start here…

I have a free Workbook online that you can download to help guide you through creating your Style Vision Board.

https://mdotross.com/collections/free-downloads/products/vision-board-workbook

I also help guide clients through this process with a more in depth Style Workshop where I help you Prioritize, Identify Your Style Opportunity and make a solid plan towards creating a personal style vision. That service is available by booking a Style Consultation. 

https://calendly.com/mdotross/style-session-consultation?back=1&month=2024-08

Episode 2 is here! Check out my conversation about Investing in your Image Development with my sister friend and tenured client of the MDOTROSS Style Studio, Latisha M. Roberson. In this episode, Latisha discusses what led her to invest in her image with a style expert (9:49) and her experience with the Style Studio. (13:26)

Latisha also helps demystify the experience of hiring a style expert by setting the record straight on common misconceptions. (20:42) Because Latisha also has her own business, Lead With Latisha, we also discuss how the Style Studio helped her execute several brand shoots that continue to pay dividends for her today. (15:13) We end this great conversation with advice for people on the fence about making that investment (23:25) and key takeaways for you to step into “Bossing up Your Wardrobe”. Tune in and Enjoy!

Show Notes and Links Below

Book Recommendation:The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

Latisha M Roberson (LinkedIn)

@LeadwithLatisha (IG)

https://www.latisharoberson.com

Host Advice & Takeaways

The advice I would give women who are looking to invest in their image but don’t know where to start or are somewhat apprehensive. Start here…

1. Prioritize Your Personal Image 

2. Identify Your Style Opportunity 

3. Create Your Style Vision 

I have a free Workbook online that you can download to help guide you through creating your Style Vision Board.

https://mdotross.com/collections/free-downloads/products/vision-board-workbook

I also help guide clients through this process with a more in depth Style Workshop where I help you Prioritize, Identify Your Style Opportunity and make a solid plan towards creating a personal style vision. That service is available by booking a Style Consultation. Link Below.

https://calendly.com/mdotross/style-session-consultation?back=1&month=2024-08

Episode 1 of the Style Studio Conversations Podcast is here! In this first episode, I’m giving you the inside scoop into my background, why I started this podcast and how it’s designed to help YOU show up feeling and looking your best — whether for the boardroom, brand shoot or everyday life. At the end, I even give my video listeners a peek into some of my staples that embody my personal style. (11:28)

Season 1 of the Style Studio Conversations Podcast launches this October. In this podcast, Monique will bring you authentic conversations every other week to chat about everything from loving and dressing for the bodies we have to sharing different style perspectives from special guests and experts. You’ll leave every chat with guidance on how to dress for the Boardroom, Brand Shoot, Special Event, and most importantly, your everyday lifestyle.