The Self Styled Podcast

In this episode, I’m sharing a mini-training on how to find the right colors for you so you can feel confident incorporating them into your wardrobe. 

Figuring out the best colors for you is both an art and a science. In this short episode, I’m going to help you understand the three most important aspects of color. The first is how to figure out your skin’s undertones so you can find the exact colors that will make your skin look amazing and your eyes look bright. The second is how to find your best neutral tones to anchor your wardrobe (think what color shoes, layers, and bags) to help your outfit look more pulled together. And last, I’m sharing a quick overview of the meanings we associate with each color so you can use color to deepen the impact of your personal brand.

Head to my blog to see the full show notes with pictures and examples of principles outlined in this episode:https://www.nicoleotchy.com/post/episode-8-how-to-find-the-right-colors-for-you

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In today’s episode of the podcast, I'm digging into getting dressed when life feels hard.

I recorded this in week 4 of the stay at home orders issued during the U.S. Coronavirus pandemic so this topic, while planned a month ago, felt especially fitting. This episode was originally created as a resource for women going through painful life experiences like breakups, job stress, IVF and infertility, loss and grief. Whether you’re dealing with a pandemic or a breakup, this episode is applicable to so many stressful life experiences. Getting dressed during any difficult seasons of life can feel more like a burden than a help, so today I want to offer some perspective on how to use your clothes as a form of self-care by sharing more about these seven actionable tips:

1. Create an internal awareness of when pajamas (or yoga pants) are self-care vs. self indulgence.
2. The importance of busting the #1 belief so many women fall into the trap of believing about their style when they're under stress.
3. Use color and scent to change your mood during stressful times.
4. Rewrite views about your body and dressing your body that tend to arise during stressful times (both positive and negative ones).
5. The easy, unexpected confidence boost that small upgrades to your wardrobe can provide during stressful times.
6. The value of finding a uniform or outfit formula that always works for you (especially when life gets stressful).
7. Why getting back into your body when you’re under stress using self-care and your morning routine is so powerful.

Resources Mentioned In This Podcast:

If you’re looking for resources on dressing your body shape, here are my favorites: https://www.calculator.net/body-type-calculator.html

Body type calculator: https://www.calculator.net/body-type-calculator.html

Understanding how to dress your body type: Your Body, Your Style: Simple Tips for Dressing Your Body Type by Rani St. Pucchi

Episode 5 of The Self Styled Podcast: Tips For Dressing Your Body Shape 

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In today's episode of the podcast, I’m delighted to introduce you to a woman I look up to and respect a tremendous amount, Dara Lamb. Dara is internationally recognized as the leading designer and manufacturer of Women’s Made-to-Measure and Custom Wardrobes. Dara's clients include some of the country’s most accomplished female business and philanthropic leaders. As you will hear in today's episode, Dara is well-versed and passionate about the relationship between how we dress and how we show up in the world.  In this episode she touches on how her own frustrations with finding clothing that could take her to the next level in her professional life led to her business, she explains why getting dressed can be a powerful act of leadership,  and how women can use their wardrobes to step more fully into their power professionally.

In this episode we also discuss:

How Dara got her start and revolutionized the custom clothing market for women

What we both see in our clients that sets them apart when it comes to building a personal brand

Dara touches on research in leadership and what it means for women when they get dressed to lead

How our image helps us manage up and out in our career and sphere of influence

Whether we should dress for ourselves or others

How customizing our clothes transforms our relationship with our bodies

The power of consistency in your personal brand during this uncertain time for leaders

The ways  Dara is pivoting her business to make PPE supplies during the Coronavirus crisis

The book Dara mentions in  this episode is How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen

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Website: https://www.daralambcustom.com/

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In this episode, I’m sharing why understanding the best silhouettes for the body you have today  is a critical tool to achieving a healthy body image. Today I’m sharing two really easy  tips for dressing your body type and one more in-depth resource if you decide you want to dig into this more. I highly recommend exploring dressing for your specific  body type because ,ost women are trying to camouflage or hide one or more areas of their body and it just doesn’t work. Plus, it’s really not a very empowering way to look at getting dressed. Listen in and find out what to do instead.

Link to body type calculator mentioned in this episode: https://www.calculator.net/body-type-calculator.html

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In this episode, I’m breaking down how to think about yourself and your wardrobe as a reflection of your personal brand. Using your wardrobe to embrace your brand is more than just picking out a few cute outfits. It’s about becoming more fully expressed as a business owner, entrepreneur, and leader.

Your wardrobe should support you and make you feel like you are representing yourself exactly the way you want and need to show up, spread your message and grow your business. It should also make you feel braver and remind you of not just who you are today but who you’re becoming. The real power of our wardrobes is that they can act as a constant running conversation with ourselves about the women we are working to become. Listen to find out how to embrace yourself every day, not just when you’re giving a talk or putting together a photoshoot.

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In this episode of The Self Styled Podcast, I have something really special for you. Today is the start of my guest episode series and I’m kicking it off with Master Coach, Lisa Carpenter. In this episode, Lisa shares practicable, actionable tools to help you make peace with your body so you can begin to transform your life. If you are someone who thinks that losing weight is going to be the key to feeling better about yourself and healing your relationship with your body, you don’t want to miss this episode. 

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Lisa’s Website: https://lisacarpenter.ca/

Lisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisacarpenterinc/

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In this episode of The Self Styled Podcast, I’m digging into what’s really holding you back from having the personal style you really want...your mindset.

Mindset isn’t something that gets talked about a whole lot when it comes to having the personal style we want but after ten years working as a personal stylist, I’ve come to realize that just giving someone the clothes they think they want isn’t enough to help them feel empowered in those clothes or even have them take the clothes out of their closet or wear them. 

Today I’m sharing the three categories of beliefs that women often struggle with when they are exploring their personal style: our beliefs about our bodies, our beliefs about money, and our beliefs of what other people think of us. I’m breaking down all the mindset blocks I commonly see in clients and sharing how you can move past them and to find your unique personal style.

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In this episode of the Self Styled Podcast,  we’re diving into the most important place you can look for understanding your personal style and what might be holding your back--our closet. With the rise of popularity of Marie Kondo and her decluttering method, closet editing has never been more popular. Your clothes exist within an emotional landscape and your overall identity.  If you feel stuck in your life, your closet will be reflection that. This week I'm sharing three ways to get more out of your closet and the three questions you should be asking yourself as you edit.

If you enjoyed today's episode, it would mean the world if you left a rating and review over on iTunes so other women struggling with their wardrobes can find me too.

If you're looking for more styling tips and trick along with a few mindset shifts, join me over on Instagram. Want to learn more about the connection between your personal style and your identity? Check out upcoming 6 month virtual styling intensive program, The Signature Style Collective.

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Join my Signature Style Collective: https://www.nicoleotchy.com/signature-style-collective

The Self Styled is a podcast about the intersection of our identities and our personal style for ambitious and busy women. Each week we’ll explore and unpack all of the ways our personal style is expressed in our closets and our lives.