3 must have jackets for spring!

I love talking layers ladies!  Especially when it's one that adds shape, style, and polish to any outfit.  I teach the Fashion Fix client a simple formula ::  top + layer + accessory = a styled look.  Your layer, or 3rd piece, can take on many forms.  Jackets, cardigans, vest, etc.  Having a variety of these '3rd pieces' is important.  Having variety keeps you from saying, "I wear this all the time!"  But variety doesn't have to mean plenty, it just means options.  You can keep it simple.  To help you with that simplicity here are the only 3 jackets (layers aka 3rd pieces) you need this spring.


1.  The denim jacket.  If you already have one, be sure it's up to date and current.  Your denim jacket should be a medium wash, fitted, and have little to no detail.  This will be your go to piece to wear with skirts, dresses, and colored pants or denim.  If you want to expand your style try pairing this casual piece with silky tops, black pants, or any other dressy piece for a mix of high and low.

2.  The cotton utility jacket.  This piece should be in cotton twill, have lots of pocket detail, and light weight.  Great colors for this jacket are tan, brown, green, and grey.  Keeping this jacket in a neutral color will give it versatility in your closet, giving you the ability to pair it with a variety colors!  I love accessorizing the utility jacket with a scarf or long necklace, complimenting the casual yet styled look of the garment.

3.  The navy blazer.  This piece should be fitted, hit at or right above the hip, and can be in a variety of navy shades.  This blazer is your best option for dressing up any spring or summer top while still being able to stay casual in a pair of jeans.  Having this blazer in navy is the key to it's style success.  Wearing a black blazer in spring or summer can look daunting and dark.  You'll want to have a layer that keeps your look seasonal and light!

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Fashion Fix Product Love :: Beautycounter [2]

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I have quaintly title this article Beautycounter [2], because if you missed I already raved about my introduction to the amazing company earlier this week.  You can see all that good news {here}.  Which you are going to want to do because there is talk of a 15% discount on orders and a giveaway!  But I thought it would be fun to talk not only about my introduction to the company, but my introduction to Stacey Simonett.  She is the lovely lady who got these goods in my hands, and who is going to get the goods in your hands too.

Stacey invited me to her home where I got to play will all the Beautycounter product.  I sampled all the great color from the make-up line, hear how her teenage son [yes teenage son] used the skin care line and loves it, and see the glow the Countertime has give her complexion.  I also learn so many more details about what Beautycounter stands for and how they translate that into their product.

The make-up collection has one of the lowest counts of metals in their pigments, but still gives you high performance!  You can choose from product that give your full to light coverage, meeting every style need.

The Essentials Skin Care Line has everything you need to stay fresh, hydrated, and looking good.  But as women our skin changes through out the month, year, and life span.  Beautycounter offers lustrous oils in 3 different blends where you can add them to any product, giving you different boots for different needs.  I also love the Rose Water Spray, it refreshes, cools, and gives the perfect amount of light fragrance!

The product that really knocked my socks off, [or I should say dry skin off], was the Body Care Line scented with citrus mimosa!!!!  I can practically feel my skin crack with every move I make this time of the year.  Lathering with this body lotion felt like sweet relief and pairing it with the Glow Sugar Scrub was life changing!

To get these great products in your hands you can do 2 things!

All orders place now through March 31st will receive 15% off!  The details ::

- orders must be made by phone or email [612.281.7193 | staceybeautycounter@gmail.com]
- mention Fashion Fix for the 15% off
- you can order directly through the website, but no discount will be applied :( [https://staceys.beautycounter.com/Home]

Next ... a GIVEAWAY!  You can win 1 product of your choice [up to $50 in value] and a private in home consultation!  Winner announced 3/17.




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Bringing Up Boobs!

Well gang, I did it!  I got my bra make-over from Amy Holland 'The Bra Lady' with Essential Bodywear.  It took all but 3 minutes into my time with her to say to my self, and out loud, "Why have I not done this before!"  1 hour with Amy has changed the rest of my styled life!  And I mean it when I say 'styled life'.

They mission of Fashion Fix is to empower women & build confidence, providing my clients with the tools and resources to be their best selves so they can live their best lives.  But my talents only run so deep, which is where Amy comes in.  Her knowledge and skills take it to the next level, literally, to level right underneath you clothes.  I talk loud and proud about creating shape in a woman's style though different tips and techniques when it comes to what you wear and how you style it.  What Amy showed me was how much difference the right bra makes when it comes to slimming your figure and getting the right shape out of your garments.

The pictures speak a thousands words!  I was shock at how much slimmer my waist looked and how much more shape my figure got when I was put into the Abbie Bra from Essential Bodywear.  It felt like butta' when I slipped into this undergarment and I didn't want to go back to what I was wearing! The bras from EBW have a comfort I've never felt before in a bra, even with under wire!  The best part of being made over and fitted by Amy was that she not only made me feel comfortable, but she educated me on the whys and whats when it comes to undergarments.

Did you know you should be fit and sized yearly, at a minimum.  No lie, when I arrived I told Amy I didn't even know what size I was any more.  Also, you only really 3 bras in your wardrobe.  "Every woman should have a 2 beige and a black.  You rotate these daily, wash every 3 wears, and they should last 12 - 18 months," said Amy.

A special offer is being extended to Fashion Fix clients only!  Clients will receive 1 FREE bra with the purchase of 2 regularly priced bras from Amy Holland with EBW.  More details at ...

http://www.fashionfixmn.com/home/essential_bodywear_promotion

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Making Your T-Shirt Styled

Having the right support and foundation is the best place to start when setting out for your best style this season.  My mission is to provide you with the tools and resources to be the best you, so you can live your best life.  I truly believe Amy 'The Bra Lady' has those tools and resources for you!

Essential Bodywear has the best quality, selection and service when it comes to undergarments and shape wear.  Each and everyone of you has has asked at some point who I recommend for these products, and this it: Essential Bodywear!  But why?

1. Amy comes to comfort and privacy of your own home to fit and size you into the right product.  No noisy, crowed, or poorly serviced fitting rooms!  Trying on bras and shape wear and can be frustrating when you have to constantly get redressed and go out to the sales floor to change sizes.  That won't happen here!

2. Essential Bodywear has a size range broader than what can be found in most malls 32A-44H!  No matter your size, shape, or figure EBW has everything to fit you and your needs.

This month when you book a Style Consultation or Personal Shopping appointment with Fashion Fix you'll receive 1 FREE bra with the purchase of 2 regularly priced bras from Essential Bodywear.  But that's not it... As a client taking advantage of this offer, your Style Consultation and/or Personal Shopping appointment is charged at a reduced rate.  You'll get fall fashion styling, updates to your Personal Style File, and 3 bras!



Abbie is the basic t-shirt bra that every woman needs in her foundation wardrobe.  The bra has molded cups that lift and support the breast tissue from underneath.  Lined cups give a smooth appearance even under the clingiest of knits and prevent  embarrassing show-through.   A U shaped back ensures a smooth appearance in back.   Available in Sizes 32A – 44H. Colors are buff (nude) and black. 

Have a great day, and be the best you today so you can live your best life!  Check out www.fashionfixmn.com for more ways to be the best you :)

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How To Wear A Denim Jacket

This post has been sitting in my draft folder for some time now.  With the rain, clouds, and cold today I figure it's fitting.  The new spring skirts, dresses, and tops we've been stocking up on can't be put on hold.  Especially after the beautiful weekend we just had, wasn't losing the layers life changing!  The denim jacket has a knack for helping to  keep all those great seasonal pieces in rotation.  My favorite way to style it is to balance out, or neutralize an outfit that might have a lot of print or color to it.  I also turn to the denim jacket when I have a client in a loose dress or drapey knit and we need to add a little structure to the look, (and a blazer would be do dressy.)

With A Dress

With A Skirt

With Pants

Styling Notes

- Denim jackets are so versatile, they look great paired with dressy pieces or more casual outfits.
- Always cuff or roll the sleeve, this will give such a structured garment a softer and more feminine look and feel.
- Under layers can be left out or tucked in, if your top hangs longer than the jacket that's okay!
- The non-traditional denim wash is a great buy too, colored or white denim jackets give great style also.
- If you are looking for the traditional wash stay in the medium to dark wash.  A light wash, or one that is distressed, should only be added into your wardrobe in addition to a traditional denim jacket.

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Mom's Make-Over...With Grace

Last night I had a great conversation with Jordana Green on WCCO Radio AM.  (If you're just jumping into this crazy space, I am the monthly resident fashion/style contributor on The Jordana Green Show.)  We talked about that awkward place where your mom needs a style pick me up, but you don't want to be the one to tell her!  How do you give a woman in your life the a gift that might send to wrong message?

1. Empowerment

Style is all about empowerment.  Do we as women feel as we are being our best selves, or are we settling for less than what we are worth?  Or worse, are we exhausting ourselves trying be and look like someone else?  The mission of Fashion Fix is to help women correct that wrong, and to give them the tools to feel empowered to be who they are in their best way.  Sometime all it takes is tuck here, a necklace here, great shoe there, etc...

Craft the message of your gift in way that says..."Mom I want to be empowered to be your best self this year!"

2. Confidence

Style can be used to give confidence.  Fashion Fix works a lot with women going through life change.  Women that are becoming empty nesters, making a career change, going through divorce, experiencing a mile stone birthday, and more.  Change can be positive or negative.  What ever it is, our style can help give us the confidence to achieve our goals.

Craft the message of your gift in a way that says... "Mom, I want you have time to be taken care of, instead of you taking care of everyone else!"

3. Smart

Style can be used to look and feel smart.  Think about it, we use that word in so many ways.  You've heard your self say before, "What a smart looking outfit."  Or, "She looks smart in that."  You may not be saying that someone actually looks like the have a high intelligence level, or they look like as if they went to Harvard. (Well, sometimes outfits do look like that, especially if they are wearing glasses.)  Fashion Fix works with women in their closet to find looks that help them covey the right message about who they are.  We are adult women.  Who are grown up and know how to dress our selves intentionally, our look should show that.  Fashion Fix's mission is to show women how respect them selves enough to wear something other than yoga pants everyday!

Craft the message of your gift in a way that says... Wait!  You might not need to send this message.  If you mom, sister, or girlfriend feels empowered, confident and smart in their style...  Well then leave them be!

Listen to the podcast from my talk Jordana!

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How To Wear A Statement Necklace

Last night Fashion Fix participated in a busy, big, and fun pop-up shop.  It was the second time Fashion Fix was a vendor at the Wild Ruffle Pop-Up, and I am excited to have the biz there again in the fall!  There were crafters, creators, designers and more.  One of the most popular tables where those filled with beautiful hand crafted jewelry.  Lot's of necklaces, rings, earring, pins, and other adornments.  It got me thinking about all of the clients I work with who love to pick up these pieces, bring them home, and then never wear them!  It's heartbreaking!  Accessories are the flavor to any great outfit and can significantly change up a look depending on how you wear them. 

A hot piece right now is the statement necklace.  So get out the duster and clean off those buys, because here is is how you are going to wear them!

With Tops & Blouses

Jackets & Cardigans

Do you have a stash of jewelry, pile of scarfs, or other accessories you aren't wearing?  Do you want to learn how to wear and style your accessories, or the rest of your wardrobe?  Let's get together then!

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