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Do you ever feel insecure about your body shape? You're not alone - a whopping 91% of women have felt some insecurity about their shape at some point. 

But what if the way you dress and the clothes you choose can help minimize this insecurity - and even boost your self confidence?

That's what my guest today, Christina Hadinoto, is here to teach us all about.

Christina Hadinoto is a body type dressing expert and the founder of Contour Lab, a body type matchmaking software for the fashion industry. 

In this episode Christina walks us through allllll the different body types (apple, pear, inverted triangle anyone?) and gives us her easy-to-follow, practical tips for how to dress to best flatter yours. 

She also shares how to use your body type to shop better - ultimately wasting less money on clothes, keeping more clothes out of landfills and boosting your self confidence.

We also discuss body positivity, growing self love, and how Christina uses body type dressing to help her get dressed easily everyday to feel her best as a busy mom to three kiddos.

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Connect with Christina and Contour Lab Online:

Website: mycontourlab.com

Instagram: @mycontourlab  

Facebook: @mycontourlab

LinkedIn: Contour Lab 

LinkedIn: Christina Hadinoto

Do the Body Type Test to discover your body type here. 

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Looking for a new, inspiring self development read? Then this episode is for you! 

I'm a total bookworm so today I'm sharing three personal growth books that have been influential to me in my own personal growth journey. 

These are books that I have learned from, implemented the lessons from into my daily life and that I keep coming back to again and again.

I also share some reading logistics, including my reading routine and how I make time to prioritize reading 50+ books a year, plus some honorable mentions you may also want to add to your "to read" list.

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Ready for a simplified closet that reflects the real you? Get my FREE guide where I walk you through how to go from a closet that's overwhelming and full of too much stuff to a closet filled with only the clothes you love, that make you feel your best, and that make getting dressed feel easy. Download it here: 3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet

Did you know that you can be stylish without the pressure, cost, and consumption of keeping up with the latest trends? 

Exit trendy, and enter - current. 

Current is when you give a small nod to the broader fashion trends without being beholden to them. When your wardrobe is current you feel comfortable, stylish and confident. 

Join me as I explore this idea, and walk away feeling less bound by the ever-changing and highly demanding trend cycle.

Plus, I come to grips with a gnawing question: Is my style Coastal Grandmother?

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Get started with your own simplified Foundational Wardrobe with my FREE quick start guide "3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet" here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/freesimplifyguide

SHOWNOTES 

Get all the links from the episode here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/14

Before starting the Wool& 100 Day Dress challenge, Liesje Sandler felt limited in her clothing options as a plus size woman. Though she had always loved fashion, she felt that fashion didn't love her back. Fast forward to 100 days later, Liesje went from a wardrobe she described as "sad" to finding joy and confidence in her clothes - and having fun getting dressed. 

In this episode we talk all about Liesje's journey and, ultimately, the transformative power of experimentation, being creative and getting uncomfortable. We explore how she became inspired by a diverse community challenging the traditional media ideals of what a body should look like. And we discuss choosing sustainable clothing over fast fashion, how having a few *right* pieces in your wardrobe can make up for having lots of *wrong* pieces and dressing with bright, bold statement colors.

Plus, hear Liesje's top tip if you're looking to try the 100 Day Dress Challenge for yourself.

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Follow Liesje's Dress Challenges Online:

• Instagram: @woolandcurls

Learn More About Wool& and the 100 Day Dress Challenge:

• Wear a Wool& Dress for 100 Days Straight 
• Wool& 100 Day Dress Challenge Group on Facebook
• "Could You Wear a Dress for 100 Days?" on The Guardian
• Shop Wool& - US and Europe

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FREE GUIDE

Get started with your own simplified Foundational Wardrobe with my FREE quick start guide "3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet" here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/freesimplifyguide

SHOWNOTES 

Get all the links from the episode here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/liesjesandler

What do you do with a thought that won't leave your mind? I'm getting vulnerable with you and sharing a personal story about something I've been struggling with. It's a look at believing things that aren't true about ourselves and the power of self reflection. Plus, the mindset exercise that worked for me. In this episode we're digging into the "self" part of "style + self development." 

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Get started building your own Foundational Wardrobe with my FREE quick start guide "3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet" here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/freesimplifyguide

SHOWNOTES

Get all the links mentioned on the show here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/12

If you're interested in sustainable fashion - you've likely got vintage, secondhand and thrifting on your mind too. But it's not always easy to know what to look for and how to make these pieces work for you. That's where my guest today comes in.

Rubyellen Bratcher is the founder of the online vintage shop Wovenfolk, where she shares her love for collecting and curating one-of-a-kind pieces to wear and love forever. Blending minimalist and bohemian styles, her collections feel so current, weaving stories into pieces with past lives. She is also a mother to five girls. 

In this episode you'll learn how vintage lends itself to so well to exploring our self through our style, Ruby's rules for how to know what to bring into your closet when you're shopping secondhand, how to find the perfect pair of vintage denim for your body - even if you hate trying on clothes and her go-to places to sell the clothes that are ready to leave your closet.

We also explore how she shares her love for vintage with her children, including how this has helped them to discover their own style. And what fellow moms should keep in mind when shopping secondhand for our kids.

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Follow Rubyellen Bratcher + Wovenfolk Online:

• Website: shopwovenfolk.com
• Instagram: @wovenfolk
• Personal Instagram: @rubyellenbratcher

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Get started building your own simplified + intentional Foundational Wardrobe with my FREE quick start guide "3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet" here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/freesimplifyguide

SHOWNOTES 

Get all the links Ruby mentioned - including where to find her and Wovenfolk online and where to shop Wovenfolk's latest collection here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/rubyellenbratcher

Taylor Sterling is a curatorial artist, creative director, and content creator. You may also recognize her name from Glitter Guide, the digital lifestyle publication and media company she founded back in 2011. Or from her latest project, Moonbow, a newsletter about kids' books. 

In this episode you'll learn all about Taylor's personal journey into the fashion world, starting as a magazine intern and personal style blogger. We discuss the struggle of dressing for who we *think* we should be while learning who we really are, how Taylor's connection to her teenage self continues to anchor her today and honoring yourself through what you wear. 

Plus, Taylor offers her insights into cultivating paying attention as a skill to find delight in all areas of our life. And she shares a list of book recommendations she curated just for the podcast featuring compelling female led stories and a stand out children's series.

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Follow Taylor Sterling Online:

• Website: taylor-sterling.com
• Instagram: @taylorsterling

Shop Taylor's Favorite Books:

• For Adults
• For Kids

Join Taylor's Newsletter About Kids Books: Moonbow

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FREE GUIDE

Get started building your own Foundational Wardrobe with my FREE quick start guide "3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet" here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/freesimplifyguide

SHOWNOTES 

Get all the links Taylor mentioned - including where to find her online, where to shop her favorite books and where to join her newsletter about kid's books, Moonbow, here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/taylorsterling

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FREE GUIDE

Get started building your own Foundational Wardrobe with my FREE quick start guide "3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet" here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/freesimplifyguide

SHOWNOTES

Get all the links mentioned on the show here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/09

Why bother simplifying your wardrobe? Is sustainable fashion a realistic goal for me? If you've ever wondered about either of these, or are curious about how they could work as a foundational part of your life, then this episode is for you.   

Jessica Harumi is a slow fashion blogger and YouTuber based in Seattle, Washington. On her platforms she shares her favorite ethical and sustainable brands, tips on building a capsule wardrobe each season and other lifestyle and career musings. 

In this episode you'll hear all about what inspired Jessica to simplify her wardrobe, the benefits she's experienced from living + dressing with less and how ethical fashion drives her as a consumer and a content creator. Plus, learn Jessica's tips on how we can all be more sustainable when it comes to our clothing choices and her actionable advice on how you, too, can get dressed with less.

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Follow Jessica Harumi Online:

• Website: jessicaharumi.com
• Instagram: @jessica.harumi
• YouTube: jessicaharumi

Shop Jessica's Foundational Wardrobe:

• Levi's Wedgie Jeans
• Orejas Tees
• Quince Cashmere Sweater

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FREE GUIDE

Get started building your own Foundational Wardrobe with my FREE quick start guide "3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet" here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/freesimplifyguide

SHOWNOTES 

Get all the links Jessica mentioned - including where to find her online and where to shop the foundational pieces that she loves from Levi's, Orejas and Quince here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/jessicaharumi

If you enjoy this episode I would be so grateful if you could rate and review my show. Just pop over to the main show page, scroll down to the bottom, and "Tap to Rate" with five stars. And just below that you can select "Write a Review" to let me know what you loved most about the episode.

Get started building your own Foundational Wardrobe with my FREE quick start guide "3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet" here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/freesimplifyguide

And if you'd like to read a full transcript of the episode and get more information about me and the show you can do that here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/07