The Everyday Style School

Being a mom doesn't have to (and shouldn't) mean that you sacrifice style until your kids are out of the house, but it can be tricky to balance being fab with having kids.   In this episode, I share five tips for staying stylish and looking fab throughout your motherhood journey! Plus, we're giving away a $100 gift card simply for showing us your fab mom style.  Enter to win on Instagram or on Facebook For full links and resources from this episode, please visit the shownotes on our website. https://youreverydaystyle.com/episode103 Get the Spring Capsule Wardrobe Guide now, and use code PODCAST to take 20% off at checkout. https://youreverydaystyle.com/capsule-wardrobe-guides/

Do you feel pressure to "dress your best"?  To stick to the best colors and silhouettes for your body shape and coloring? If that sounds like you, I've got great news! In this episode, I share why dressing your "best" doesn't have to be your goal, and what to do if the things that are best for you aren't the things you love the most.   For full links and resources from this episode, please visit the shownotes on our website. https://youreverydaystyle.com/episode102 Get the Spring Capsule Wardrobe Guide now, and use code PODCAST to take 20% off at checkout. https://youreverydaystyle.com/capsule-wardrobe-guides/

This week, we welcome Linda Ledermen to the show to help us slay our "what's for dinner" demons, and make mealtimes fun and enjoyable (yes, really) for our family. Linda is the founder of Balaboosta's Secret and a kitchen confidence coach. When she isn’t helping busy moms rid themselves of their dinner demons, she can be found hiking, seeking out new adventures both near and far, or staying close to home creating memorable meals for her family and friends. For full links and resources from this episode, please visit the shownotes on our website. https://episode101 Get the Spring Capsule Wardrobe Guide now, and use code PODCAST to take 20% off at checkout. https://youreverydaystyle.com/capsule-wardrobe-guides/

It's tax day in America, a day we usually give money a little more thought.  In honor of that, in today's episode, I'm sharing how to use your wardrobe-building resources well. Obviously, money is a big one, but time and closet space are just as important. When it comes to time and money, it's easy to see how they impact your wardrobe, but closet space matters too.  From "big purse syndrome" to the importance of white space, make sure your closet is helping you build the wardrobe you've always wanted.  For full links and resources from this episode, please visit the shownotes on our website. https://youreverydaystyle.com/episode100 Get your Spring Capsule Wardrobe Guide now! https://youreverydaystyle.com/spring-2021-capsule-guide/ 

This week we welcome personal trainer, fitness enthusiast, and competitive bodybuilder Mo Akins to the show to talk about the importance of getting strong, especially as we age. If you've been doing a cardio-only approach to fitness, or haven't been doing much of anything lately, listen to Mo courage us all to make strength training a part of our fitness journey. Regardless of your fitness level, Mo's got tips to help you reach your goals. We also talk about Mo's love of waffles with ice cream! For full links and resources from this episode, please visit the shownotes on our website. https://youreverydaystyle.com/episode99 Get your Spring Capsule Wardrobe Guide https://youreverydaystyle.com/spring-2021-capsule-guide/

Today I'm sharing style inspiration from everyone's favorite home improvement channel, HGTV! Sure, Joanna Gaines is a great source of style inspo, but there's a lot to be learned from the Scott brothers, and shows like Flip or Flop, and House Hunters. Listen to find out 6 principles you can borrow from home design and decor pros to maximize your style. For full links and resources from this episode, please visit the shownotes on our website. https://youreverydaystyle.com/episode98 Get the Spring Capsule Guide https://youreverydaystyle.com/spring-2021-capsule-guide/

With the news of LOFT discontinuing their plus-size options, this week we take a look at why special sizes like petite, plus, and tall are so difficult for retailers to get right. More than 70% of women wear a size 14 or bigger, and 50% of American women are under 5'4"...so why it so hard to find great options? We also cover why plus sizes cost more (maybe), why men don't struggle with this (not totally true), and what you can do if you want retailers to become more size-inclusive (spoiler: tell them!). Finally, I share an unpopular opinion. For full links and resources from this episode, please visit the shownotes on our website. youreverydaystyle.com/episode97 Get the Spring Capsule Guide Now! Visit our website and take 20% off of your next purchase with code PODCAST

The Spring Capsule Guide is here! Grab it on our website now! https://youreverydaystyle.com/spring-2021-capsule-guide/  Today we're joined by Katy Wells, host of The Maximized Minimalist podcast. I was lucky to be interviewed for Katy's podcast, and we had so much fun chatting that we decided to keep the conversation going for this show, but change our topic to Swedish Death Cleaning! Sounds morbid, doesn't it? At its core, Swedish Death Cleaning is all about being mindful about your possessions, which doesn't sound quite as dark.  We also talk about not making your clutter other peoples' problems, and how to say no to unwanted donations.   For links and resources from the show, visit the episode on our website.  https://youreverydaystyle.com/episode96/     

This week, we're talking about the major trends for Spring 2021, and how you can work them into your real-woman wardrobe We're covering the colors and patterns that will be big this season as well as a few styles you'll be seeing in stores. Plus, the 90's are back, and I'm sharing how to wear the looks without looking like you did in high school! For full links and resources from this episode, please visit the shownotes on our website. youreverydaystyle.com/episode95 Grab your FREE Mini Capsule Wardrobe Guide, and make 30 outfits out of just 10 pieces. bit.ly/30from10

Have you ever thought about starting your own clothing line? This week, we're talking with someone who actually did it! Joanne Jarrett started Shelfie Shoppe, a line of "street legal pajamas" after years of searching for loungewear she wouldn't be afraid to answer the door in! We also talk about my appearance on her podcast, my love of birds, and a fun girls' night that involves...dentistry? Joanne Jarrett is a family physician on her 17th year of maternity leave. She hosts the Fancy Free Podcast, where she and her guests share their most embarrassing funny stories. And as someone who is always looking to be super cozy at home, she designed a line of "street-legal pajamas". She and her husband run a mobile endodontics practice together, so she is also a reluctant office manager and part-time dental assistant. They have two teenage daughters and live in rural Montana. For the comfiest (and most practical) loungewear you've ever worn, visit shelfieshoppe.com and use code EVERYDAY for free shipping. For full links and resources from this episode, please visit the shownotes on our website. youreverydaystyle.com/episode94 Grab your FREE Mini Capsule Wardrobe Guide, and make 30 outfits out of just 10 pieces. bit.ly/30from10