The Everyday Style School – Details, episodes & analysis

"Style is for everybody and every body" is one of the core values here at Everyday Style. However, we know that, in a society that often dictates beauty standards based on size and shape, we can all feel left out of the conversation at times.

In this conversation with stylist Katie Winnin, we talked about the challenges faced by plus size women in the fashion industry. Katie shared how her personal journey as a plus size woman influenced her career as a stylist dedicated to empowering the plus size community.

Katie highlighted the common mistakes plus size women can make when it comes to style, and emphasized the need to explore personal style rather than blindly following trends. She also addressed the misconception that cute clothes are not available for plus size women, challenging the idea that certain body sizes are not deserving of fashionable clothing.

We delved into the reasons why plus size women may hesitate to invest in their personal style, including waiting to achieve a certain body size. Katie emphasized the importance of self-acceptance and breaking free from societal norms that dictate what is considered fashionable for different body sizes.

Even if you aren't plus size, this conversation is a reminder that style is not limited by size or shape, and everyone deserves to feel confident and beautiful in the clothes they wear.

In This Episode:

• Katie's personal journey in the fashion industry
• The challenges plus size women can face in finding clothing that fits well and represents their own style due to limited options in stores.
• The importance of representation in the fashion industry.
• Common style mistakes that plus size women can make, including mirroring someone else's style too closely and only dressing for trends.
• Katie's top clothing brand recommendations 

Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/katie-winnen

Each week, the Everyday Style inbox is inundated with style questions and suggestions for podcast topics.  So today I'm going to answer some of the questions that we receive time and time again, or that address common issues that we can all face.

From finding the perfect white t-shirt to investing in comfortable shoes for tricky feet, we cover a range of topics to help women feel confident and stylish in their everyday lives.

If you have a more specific question that we haven't covered here, don't forget that the feedback you get for your personal style issues is just one of the incredible benefits of the Style Circle membership - find out more and join our community.

In This Episode:

• Where can you find a good quality white t-shirt that will last? Plus, practical advice on caring for it.
• Do small-busted women need to spend a lot on bras?
• How to wear colors that don't suit your skin tone.
• My advice on choosing shoe styles based on personal preference and comfort rather than trends.
• The difference between comfortable shoes and comfort shoes, and the importance of understanding your own foot needs.
• The individual style advice that is available in the Style Circle membership.

Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/your-style-questions  

Today, we're looking at some of the countless style typing systems on the internet, each one promising an easy way for us to get dressed and love the results. But do they actually help, or do they leave us feeling more confused than we were before?

I've got some issues with these highly specific, incredibly detailed typing systems, but if they've worked for you, I'm thrilled!

In this episode, I talk about my personal experiences with one of the more high-profile systems, The Kibbe Body Type System. This is an array of thirteen style types based largely on a person's balance of yin and yang. After spending hours exploring this system, I was hopelessly lost and confused!

We also touch on some of the other systems that often use random questions that don't seem to connect, leaving you more puzzled than anything else. Like, what do my curly hair and cuticle shape have to do with the colors I should buy?

In order to actually make style easier, I've developed my own method for identifying your body shape. I call it the L.O.O.K method. It's revolutionary.

In This Episode:

• The challenges and limitations of some of the more common style types
• What these systems lack--and what it means for you
• Why I talk about the 4 Body Shapes
• My revolutionary "L.O.O.K. Method", a simple and effective approach to understanding your body shape
• Why learning how to dress yourself and understanding your own body is more valuable than relying on a specific typing system.

Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/whats-your-type 

This week, certified health coach Jenna Allerson joins us to share five tips for keeping your general wellness high. When you're busy and stressed, it's easy to put your health and self-care on the back burner, but Jenna shares easy tips that even the busiest women can do.

Jenna Allerson is a certified holistic health coach who has a passion for making a healthy lifestyle simple, sustainable, and attainable. Jenna is a mom to two young boys and a wife to her college sweetheart.

For full links and resources from this episode, visit the show notes on our website. youreverydaystyle.com/episode92

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Don't give up on style just because you've become "a woman of a certain age"! Style is for everyone, and this week, we're talking about how to have great style at ANY age. Plus, I cover some myths and misconceptions about style through the years and give you 3 important mindset shifts to make so you can stay stylish forever.

For full links and resources from this episode, please visit the shownotes on our website. youreverydaystyle.com/episode91

This week, we welcome Color Guru Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney to the Style School to talk about finding your best colors. We answer some frequently asked questions about colors (like what to do when the colors you love don't love you back), and why finding your best colors makes style so much easier.

For full links and resources from this episode, please visit the shownotes on our website. youreverydaystyle.com/episode90

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This week, I share four questions I get asked a lot. Unfortunately, they have no answer--or at least, no answer I can give you. From "Can I wear that?" to "Will this be in style next year?", I'll tell you what the questions are, why I can't answer them, and how to find the answers for yourself.

Also, in Philosophy, I share a quote from designer Alexander Wang that pretty much sums up what Everyday Style is all about.

For full links and resources from this episode, please visit the shownotes on our website. youreverydaystyle.com/episode89

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This week, we discuss some of the lesser know body shapes, and some that are simply NOT body shapes...I'm looking at you, potato!

Also, Lessons from Linda shares the story of a Linda who loved getting things right, and how it sucked all the joy out of style!

For full links and resources from this episode, please visit the shownotes on our website. youreverydaystyle.com/episode88

Forget New Year, New You--there was never anything wrong with the old you! But, if you're looking to make changes this year, we've invited transformation coach Melissa Ronda to the show to share 5 keys of successful transformation.

For full links and resources from this episode, please visit the shownotes on our website youreverydaystyle.com/episode87

Happy New Year Style Sisters!

If you've fallen into a "frump slump", I've got a challenge for you. Trust me, it won't hurt a bit! Plus, I share what's new at Everyday Style in 2020

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For full links and resources from this episode, please visit the shownotes on our website. youreverydaystyle.com/episode86

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