Kathi Burns, CPO®

Which Season Are You? Finding Your Color Palette

Picking the best clothing colors based on your eyes, skin, and hairTrying to figure out what colors look best on you may seem tricky, but it’s actually easier than you may think! Everyone is unique, but we all tend to ...

How to Pick Clothing Colors that Look Good on You

Finding your skin's undertones and neutrals to craft the perfect wardrobeIf you struggle to make your favorite colors look good on you, you might be missing out on a key bit of styling know-how. We’re talking about c...

How to

Be Pretty

Being pretty is a goal for many people--it’s a great way to improve your self esteem and self confidence! Everybody is beautiful, and it’s important to remember that it’s not just what’s on the outside that makes...

How to

Be Clean

If you want to be a clean person, you need to dedicate some time every day to maintaining your hygiene, clothes, and home. First, practice good hygiene by showering often and brushing your teeth twice a day. Next, make s...

How to

Tie a Wrap Dress

The wrap dress is a popular, timeless fashion item because it can help you achieve a flattering figure. It is also very versatile, lending itself well to both day and night looks. Wrap dresses might seem confusing to put...

The Best Clothes to Flatter a Pear-Shaped Body

Look and feel confident in your body with our style advice Do you have curvy hips, thick thighs, and a full derrière? These are the key characteristics of the pear-shaped body type, and it’s really common, especially ...

How to

Dress for Spring

Spring is the perfect time to play around with fashion because the days will be a mix of warm and cool weather, which allows you to try out different looks. You’re probably excited to pull out your warm weather staples...

How to Look, Dress, and Act Older

Make a more refined, mature you To appear older, you'll have to both dress like an older person and act like one. Though not every person older than you is going to have the same sense of style or have the same behavior...

How to Schedule Your Day: Examples, Tips & More

The best way to make a daily plan and stick to itWhether you’re a student, employee, or stay-at-home parent, keeping a schedule can help you manage your time and be productive. Thankfully, making and keeping a schedule...

How to

Look Older As a Teen

Tired of being mistaken for your younger sibling? You can appear older and more mature than you are. Just focus on how you dress and the way you hold yourself, and people will start thinking you are older.

How to

Fold a Shirt with the Department Store Method

The "department store method" is the industry standard for folding shirts neatly. Perhaps you want to reorganize your dresser. Maybe you want to refold the shirts that you try on at the department store. The process is e...

How to Properly Store Fur Coats

Where and how to hang your fur coats to keep them in pristine conditionFur coats, fur stoles, and fur accessories are expensive to replace. Fur is also easily damaged over time. Proper storage can help prevent damage to...

How to

Color Block

Color-blocking is a popular design trend that involves mixing solid colors to create a striking statement. If you love bright colors, it’s easy to incorporate color-blocking into your own wardrobe and home decor!

How to

Know if You're Wearing the Right Size High Heels

Wearing heels almost always adds an air of sophistication to any look. However, wearing heels that don't fit your feet correctly can immediately detract from your intended fashion statement. Finding heels that fit just r...

How to

Be Busy

In general, people who keep themselves busy are happier than people who do not. However, it’s easy to fall into the trap of keeping yourself mindlessly busy with menial tasks. While there’s a time and place for compl...

How to

Break in High Heel Shoes

Your new high heels may look fantastic, but you won’t want to wear them if they’re too uncomfortable! That’s why it’s so important to break them in as soon as you buy them. Rather than wearing them until you get ...

How to

Organize Your Life

Does it seem like there aren't enough hours in the day, or dollars in the bank? Is your car usually running on empty, and your trash can full? You’re suffering from a common affliction of being too busy — you have no...

How to

Make a Schedule

If you’re overwhelmed with daily tasks, a schedule is a great way to become more productive, efficient, and organized. Experiment with using a notebook, planner, or app to structure your time, and stick with the method...

How to

Clean Your Room (Teens)

It can feel like a boring chore to clean your room, or it may be so messy that you don’t even know where to start. While it doesn’t seem like fun, cleaning your room regularly makes it less cluttered so you’ll be m...

How to

Fold Ties

Anyone with a closet full of neckties knows how hard it can be to find room for all of them. Luckily, there's a simple solution. Ties can be folded to maximize storage and take up less space in a drawer, suitcase, or gar...