Are you waiting for the circumstances of your life to change in order to embody your most stylish self? In the next installment of our #capsulecurious series, Emma expands on her personal experience using capsule wardrobes. She shares how creating capsules helped her curb her shopping habit, cut the fluff in her wardrobe, and start showing up as the person she wanted to be on a daily basis — and why developing a more intimate relationship with our clothing can accelerate our self-actualization.

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We're kicking off a new series on capsule wardrobes! In this quick intro episode, Emma breaks down the difference between a capsule mindset and a collector mindset — and challenges those at both ends of the spectrum to move towards the middle. We'll be doing a deep dive on capsules over the next few weeks, so be sure to submit any questions or special requests here.

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Want to look better immediately? In this episode, we break down the five primary Kibbe types - Dramatic, Natural, Romantic, Classic, and Gamine - and reframe them as influences we can observe in our bodies and leverage to look our best. For each type, Emma offers a corresponding Wow Factor — a trick you can use to instantly upgrade your look and leave a more memorable impression.

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Ready to get more out of your Pinterest boards and IG saves? In part two of our series on Muses, we learn how to turn our inspiration into information that can help us develop our own wardrobes.

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We're getting personal today in an episode about what it means to feel aligned from the inside out. Emma opens up about her experience coming out at 31 and how accepting her sexuality helped her move past an inauthentic style phase. We also get into the problem with compliments and why measuring our style against other people's approval can lead us astray. It's a short but potent message on the power of authenticity. Hope you enjoy!

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Love is in the air this fine Valentine’s week, making it a perfect time to talk about crushes — girl crushes, that is, or as we like to call them, Muses. In this episode, Emma goes deep on the process of getting inspired, namely: What makes a good Muse? What are the different types of Muses we need? Where can we find quality Muses? And finally, how can we mine these crushes for max inspiration?

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Are you waiting to hit a specific size or number on the scale before you start exploring your personal style? In this episode, Emma offers a reframe to help us develop a more neutral relationship with the numerical size or sizes we're wearing. We discuss the idea of a size as a guideline rather than a standard, the benefits of sizing up for comfort and style, and why you deserve to start living your best-dressed life right now.

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Buckle up for a deep dive on styling theory. Before we get into specific examples from the retail world, Emma brings us up to speed on the basic terminology she uses to provide recommendations. We define 5M's four pillars of personal style - Lines, Colors, Mode, and Spirit - and learn how we can use them to develop a more neutral view of our bodies and tap into our authentic self-expression. An illuminating and empowering listen for newbies and styling nerds alike!

Learn more about the Kibbe system:

Aly Art via YouTube | Strictly Kibbe via Facebook

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