A few weeks back, I sat down with a friend to help her pick out her monthly NUULY order. If you remember from my last blog, NUULY is a website where you pick out six or more items a month from stores like Anthropologie and Free People. You keep the items for a month then return them and reorder a new batch. Some are pre-worn but others come new with tags. It’s a great way to try out trends or rent clothes for a special trip and not feel obligated to keep them unless you really love them (then you can purchase at a discounted rate). My friend hates to shop and loves to get goodies in the mail. Feeling overwhelmed with all the choices in stores and online, she wanted my help and advice on good brands and the best styles for her to wear to work, to church and on date nights. I was happy to do it, feeling like that’s my jam! 

We’ve met twice now and ordered some great choices. She would send me selfies wearing our selections and has even kept a couple of the pieces. We discussed hemlines, necklines, what to do with a blouse that has a tie at the neck and how to wear a maxi dress with a vest or blouse. We talked through how your footwear can help make an outfit dressier or more casual. I sent links for white jeans and sneakers. She was free to order what she wanted and feel confident that her choices were appropriate for her needs.

For me, the experience was eye opening. It was the catalyst to what I hope will be the next evolution to OBTW. I loved helping my friend figure out what she likes/dislikes, and I loved that she trusted my advice. Fireworks have been going off inside my heart ever since our first meeting. Helping other people has always been important to me, and now I think OBTW can be a way to do that. 

I am excited to announce that I will now be offering wardrobe consulting! What is a wardrobe consult? It can be something as simple as a NUULY order like I did with my friend. Or it could be a closet edit or even a zoom call where I help you put together an outfit for a special occasion. Need help packing for a big trip? I’ve got a buddy going to Africa and the thought of packing for that journey has her a little overwhelmed. I can help with that! Maybe you have a wedding coming up and need some options. Or you’d like a personalized list of must-haves for summer or fall. We can work on these projects together!  

Bottom line is this: I love writing the OBTW blogs but I long for more in-person interaction. I plan to keep writing the blogs as the stories come, but I’m also going to provide you with more product recommendations in my Insta stories. I’ll keep putting together the seasonal shoe recommendations and expand those to other things like white shirts and handbags. Eventually, I hope to have a marketplace where you can buy some key pieces and OBTW merchandise! But like everything, all this will take time. I am grateful for your support of me and this journey, and I couldn’t do it without you.

Oh by the way, if you’re interested in booking a session, just shoot me an email at obtwblog@gmail.com. One-hour zoom sessions are available and will start at $150. Prices for other services will vary based on what you need, but I’ll give you a quote upfront.

More details to come! Stay tuned and know that, as always, I am open to questions, requests, and ideas!