The Posh Mess | Design & Creative Solutions

2020 changed our lives in a big way. It’s also safe to say it dramatically changed the way we dress. With the need to socially distance ourselves and work from home, those svelte party dresses and smart office wear have seen the inside of our wardrobes for almost a year now. However, fashion evolves, through seasons, through the need for sustainability…even through a pandemic. And we have witnessed, first-hand, the rise of loungewear. As we continue to spend more time in our homes, the loungewear trend is likely to have a long life. 2020 saw almost everyone resort to loungewear during the quarantine. 2021 will be the year they found…

Hello Posh Squad, When working with clients or helping friends, I emphasize the importance of including a healthy mix of basics, in addition to statement pieces, into their wardrobes. What are wardrobe basics, anyway? Basics are those items that can serve many purposes and are a great foundation for dressing well. Examples include a great pair of jeans, black dress pants, button down shirts, shells, tanks, t-shirts, and more. They are often understated and can either play the background or take center stage — depending on the outfit. What’s the right mix of basics and statement pieces? The ratio of basics to statement pieces will be different for every woman,…

How you define your style preferences?  How to know yourself in today’s world, where we have more than ever the freedom to express your individuality, values and style preferences? The key to looking great isn’t following all of the latest fashion trends. It’s staying true to your personal style. But what if you don’t know what your style is? You can develop your unique style by searching for inspiration, creating a mood board, and experimenting with fashion. What’s your personal style? Style refers to a person’s particular way of expressing themselves—whether that’s through clothing, writing style, or a style of architecture. In the fashion world, “style” is usually shorthand for “personal…

Many people question this and ask us if it would be just one thing. And the answer is: no. It’s not the same thing and I’m here to explain the difference between them. Fashion is a clothing trend determined at a time and reflects the behavior of society within the contexts in which it is inserted. Style is a set of factors, such as our personality, influences, beliefs, experiences and everything else that concerns our essence. It is he who guarantees a more consistent look, respecting who we are, which brings a deeper bias. This is one of the big differences between fashion and style! Fashion walks with the collective,…