What Body Types Look Good in Barrel Pants aka Barrel Leg Pants or Balloon Pants?

As a personal stylist for women, I see lots of trends come and go. Some clients prefer a classic look and if that’s your vibe, this silhouette is likely not your jam. But, if you are into options that feel current (as opposed to timeless) and are pushing the envelope, this may just be a style for you. I got my first pair in Montreal last spring. At the time, they seemed insane and yet I loved them. Mine have a crinkled black fabric. This coupled with the unexpected silhouette makes them feel pretty fashion forward. I’ve been surprised to discover that I wear them all the time. After all, they are super comfortable and once you understand how to pair them, you’ll find they are a go-to.

This Appointment Could Save Your Life

As a personal stylist for women, a very high percentage of my time is spent in conversation with women about a wide range of topics. I’m always interested in opportunities to increase the quality of my self care without actually increasing the number of items on my to-do list or feeling guilty for my “imperfect” time management. Being intentional with my choices without striving for perfection is a delicate balance. Few things are as thrilling as discovering or rediscovering opportunities to check something off the list AND know that I’m getting the most bang for my buck.

My Favorite Products Right Now: BODY

As a personal stylist for women, I do love my products. And as an enthusiastic recommender of things, I love sharing my products even more. Welcome to our series on my favorite products right now. This three part series will focus on my absolute obsessions for 1. hair 2. face and 3. body. Love one? Love them all? Have your own to share? Please do!

My Favorite Products Right Now: FACE

As a personal stylist for women, I do love my products. And as an enthusiastic recommender of things, I love sharing my products even more. It’s time for part 2 of our 3 part series on my favorite products right now. This series highlights my absolute obsessions for 1. hair 2. face and 3. body. Love one? Love them all? Have your own to share? Please do!

My Favorite Products Right Now: HAIR

As a personal stylist for women, I do love my products. And as an enthusiastic recommender of things, I love sharing my products even more. Welcome to our series on my favorite products right now. This three part series will focus on my absolute obsessions for 1. hair 2. face and 3. body. Love one? Love them all? Have your own to share? Please do!

Connect, Learn + Make an Impact for Women & Girls in Washington State at the Washington Women's Foundation PopUp Event

As a personal stylist for women I’m fortunate to spend a great deal of my time both personally and professionally with women. Prior to starting Poplin in 2013, my career was in philanthropy. Giving back has been an integral part of the business since Day 1. Thanks to my prior career, I’ve been fortunate to have a a unique perspective and thanks to the platform that Poplin provides, I’ve also been able to be a bridge between women seeking to have an impact and nonprofit organizations doing important work in the community.

Yes! You Can Actually Stretch Those Shoes for $10 Thanks to This Product!

As a personal stylist for women, an important part of every client’s Closet Edit is determining which of her shoes go, which stay and which just need some extra love. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a client struggling to part with a pair of shoes she adores because she knows they simply aren’t comfortable.

After all, your shoes MUST be functional for your life. Otherwise, they are simply taking up space where stylish and comfortable shoes could go. Of course, I’ve experienced this exact scenario and only now have I finally discovered a product that truly does easily and effectively stretch my shoes.

Now THIS is a Barbie Collab You Should See

As a personal stylist for women, I’m always on the lookout for new collabs between brands, designers, bands and more. Some are big hits and some fall flat, to be sure. I was delighted to see that one of my favorite retailers, The Frankie Shop, just launched a collaboration with Barbie. If you know the Frankie Shop, you are likely a little surprised, too. Expect pieces that align with Frankie’s sensibility and celebrate Barbie. The collection will undoubtedly sell out fast to check it out!

Is it cold? Is it hot? 5 Ways to Master Getting Dressed for the Shoulder Seasons

As a personal stylist for women, it’s evident how much folks struggle with getting dressed as the seasons change. After all, it may feel chilly when you walk out the door only to discover the sun blazing through your window halfway through the day. If you find yourself taking your coat off and on twenty times a day this time of year, you aren’t alone. But mastering getting dressed in the fall (or spring) doesn’t need to be overwhelming. In fact, there are five easy ways to make looking good and feeling great easy in the fall. I’ve got you.

16 Fall Dress Trends that will Leave You Yearning for Colder Weather

As a personal stylist for women based in Seattle, I know a thing or two about getting dressed for cooler weather. One benefit of living it the Pacific Northwest is our weather variation. We’ve had weeks of sunshine followed by a few days of cooler temperatures and rain then back to sun. This means that we never really put away our rain gear and that we have a love/hate relationship with the fall.

It’s beautiful and we love it. AND it means our sunshine is coming to a close. Fortunately, the 2024 fall dress trends are so magnificent that fall is getting more appealing everyday. Let’s get you started, shall we?

It's Official! The Poplin Membership Launched!

Today we launched the private membership community that has been inside my head for years. Working behind the scenes to make it real has been a crazy fun and complex adventure. And truly, the technical aspects are only possible thanks to the deep research and commitment of my husband.

Live Event: Giving Back, Fashion Leadership with Poplin and the Washington Women's Foundation

As a personal stylist for women, I am fortunate to be surrounded by an always evolving collection of inspiring, complex and fascinating women. Yes! My clients are a really incredible, diverse array of women with different style goals and lifestyles. And that’s only the beginning of the female energy I have around me.

In the past two years, the Washington Women’s Foundation has become an increasingly important part of my life. As you may know, my past life was in philanthropy and since day one, Poplin has been giving back to the community beyond our work with individual clients. As someone who worked in nonprofits both as an employee and volunteer as well as public service and more, the foundation’s approach to philanthropy is fresh, thoughtful and gives me so much hope for the future of philanthropy.

Boho Style: Our 44 Favorite Picks from Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale 2024

Happy Anniversary from your very own personal stylist for women. Sure, Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is a special occasion for a huge number of people. But in the Seattle area, we think of this as a hometown holiday. That means that every year I put together a collection of blog posts featuring my favorite products from Anniversary. With thousands of items on sale, it’s helpful to have a cheat sheet. And I have the time of my life digging into the year’s deals.

Edgy Style: Our 61 Favorite Picks from Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale 2024

Happy Anniversary from your very own personal stylist for women. Sure, Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is a special occasion for a huge number of people. But in the Seattle area, we think of this as a hometown holiday. That means that every year I put together a collection of blog posts featuring my favorite products from Anniversary. With thousands of items on sale, it’s helpful to have a cheat sheet. And I have the time of my life digging into the year’s deals.

Classic Style: 62 of Our Favorite Picks from Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale 2024

Happy Anniversary from your very own personal stylist for women. Sure, Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is a special occasion for a huge number of people. But in the Seattle area, we think of this as a hometown holiday. That means that every year I put together a collection of blog posts featuring my favorite products from Anniversary. With thousands of items on sale, it’s helpful to have a cheat sheet. And I have the time of my life digging into the year’s deals.

Is it Time to Get a Pickleball Bag?

As a personal stylist based in Seattle, talking about Pickleball does bring an extra beat to my heart. After all, the sport was invented on nearby Bainbridge Island and is the official sport of Washington State. While I must admit that I haven’t taken the plunge into the game, I am VERY enthusiastic about the wave of Pickleball Bags out there. And, if you are someone who is hitting the court on the regular, I vote you pick one up for yourself. Here are some of my favs! Enjoy!

Featured Poplin Client: Emmy

As a personal stylist for over a decade, meeting with a new client never gets old. Despite working with hundreds of women, creating a style strategy for each one is a new adventure. After all, each client has a unique authentic personal style to drive our decision making. But she also has a different body type, color palette, lifestyle, budget and values. So even if we are supporting two women with the same style key words, their wardrobes will be different. This intentional approach means that she’ll feel confident that her pieces represent her, not someone else, and that they will simplify her life.

Emmy and I first met after her husband found Poplin online. With a very demanding job in tech, it was clear that getting dressed each morning was adding unwanted stress to her life. Her doting husband went on the hunt for a personal stylist and landed on Poplin. As a petite woman, finding items that excited her was tough and finding time or energy to shop was even tougher.

I can’t wait for you to hear Emmy’s transformation including her own words on the journey. Whether or not becoming a client is in your future, seeing images of women who have taken the leap and come out the other side is always inspiring. Let’s hear it for your morning pick me up.

Your Favorite TV Show on Your New Favorite Sweatshirt

As a personal stylist for women, I’m all about staying on top of trends. As a Superfan of the Bear, I’m all about, well, the Bear.

If you, like me, have been elated for the return of Carmy and crew, then you’ll likely also be very enthusiastic about this new collaboration.

Never Miss a Return Window Again Thanks to this Hack

As a personal stylist for women, tracking return policies and deadlines is an important part of my job. As a human existing in society, the same is true.

After all, what’s worse than buying something and once you discover it isn’t for you, realizing that you won’t be able to get your money back because you missed the return window. Is infuriating too strong of a word? I don’t think so.

If you’ve been there, this post is for you.

15 Statement Making Super Useful Stadium Handbags for Concerts and More

As a personal stylist for women based in Seattle, we’ve already stocked up on concert tickets for the summer season. Often, clients ask about the best outfits for live music. Whether you are headed to an outdoor festival, a large indoor stadium or even a small indoor venue, it’s possible you’ll be limited to a clear bag no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Don’t let this requirement steal the joy of your outing. It’s time to make sure you’ve got a go-to bag to take you to your favorite music or sport event that is stadium compliant. Here are some of my favs.