The Self Styled Podcast

In today's episode, I’m sharing the exact steps you can take to turn a boring outfit into one that gives you an energy boost and real confidence for the day ahead. This episode is designed to be a mini training so you might want to listen when you’ve got some time to play with outfits in your closet to uncover what types of visual interest are your favorite way to spice up a boring look. Listen in as I discuss: Why asking the right questions when you look in the mirror can help guide you more deeply toward your most aligned personal style or further away from your style instincts Why I don’t believe some women are born with a “style gene” and others aren’t The 5 easy questions to ask yourself when you look in the mirror to learn to create  better outfits Some totally free styling tips that can make your outfit look more polished Want to learn the rest of my styling techniques (and secrets)? Learn more about the Style Your Brand Workshop and join the waitlist for the next round of the workshop here.

In today's episode, I’m talking about a subject that's coming up with almost everyone I discuss personal style with these days: Covid weight gain.  We're going to take a look at the belief that covid weight gain (or any weight gain) is a reason to avoid looking at investing in our personal style. This episode will help you reframe your hesitation to buy new clothes or explore your style if you're telling yourself that you should wait until you lose the weight. Listen in as I discuss: The single most important question you need to ask yourself about how you interacted with your style pre-pandemic How not dressing your body as it is today might be getting in the way of your visibility and the consequence this can have for many areas of your life A few ways you can think about your body and your style to depersonalize weight gain and begin to move forward by dressing the body you have today with love and respect If you're ready to finally find your style regardless of what the scale says, I'd love for you to join me for the next Style Your Brand Workshop.  More info and a chance to save $100 off the full workshop price by joining the waitlist for my next workshop here.  

In today's episode, I’m talking with color analysis expert Jeannie Stith.  Jeannie is the founder, CEO and head color analyst at Color Guru. Color Guru is an online color analysis service helping women find the right colors for them so they can shop more efficiently and create coordinated wardrobes through color. What led Jeannie  to the field of color analysis and how she updated her process to make color analysis more modern  Where she sees women getting stuck when it comes to color in their wardrobe  How color analysis can help streamline you get dressed and shop How Jeannie’s process of online color analysis works The biggest color considerations women should make when they’re on camera  Learn more about Jeannie and her company Color Guru here. Use the code nicole10 for 10% off any color analysis package at checkout. If you're ready to finally find your style, my workshop, Style Your Brand, might be just what you're looking for. More info and a chance to save $100 off by joining the waitlist for my next workshop here:  

In today’s episode, I’m digging into one of the things I see holding a lot of women back from fully claiming their true personal style: their fear of letting go of clothes that aren’t serving them anymore. There are a lot of reasons why we hold onto clothes that we never wear and today I’m looking at the ones that are most popular among clients and the women in my own life. Listen in to hear more about: Why your fear that you’ll purge  something you “might need someday” is just your perfectionism in disguise  Why holding onto clothes that might fit you in the future is a huge disservice to your future self Practical tips for editing down your wardrobe if you tend to hold onto pieces of clothing for sentimental reasons The sneaky way that having a lot of clothes in your closets that you don’t wear is connected to your relationship with shopping Connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/ If you enjoyed this episode, then my styling workshop, Style Your Brand, might be a great fit for you. Get all the detail here.

In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most popular questions clients and members of my workshop ask me about-- Capsule Wardrobes. I’m sharing everything you need to know about what a capsule wardrobe is and how to decide if it’s right for you (because contrary to popular belief, it's not for everyone). Listen in to learn: What a capsule wardrobe is and how many pieces it takes to build a capsule wardrobe How often you need to shop to maintain a capsule wardrobe and not get bored of your clothes What lifestyle factors you need to  consider to know if a capsule wardrobe is right for you The steps you should take  before you create a capsule wardrobe if you want to avoid feeling overwhelmed when shopping Connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/ With or without a capsule wardrobe, finding your unique personal style is the foundation of style success. If you're ready to uncover your personal style, my workshop, Style Your Brand, might be just what you're looking for. Get all the details here.  

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with brand photographer Jessie Wyman. Jessie is the photographer behind my 2020 website rebrand and I’ve been wanting to have her on to talk about her process and philosophy when it comes to brand photography. Jessie also recently took my online workshop, Style Your Brand, and it had a huge impact on her own personal style and how she now views wardrobe styling for brand photo shoots. Listen in to learn: What it takes to prepare for a successful branding photo shoot (including how long you should take to prepare)   Tips for being less nervous in front of the camera   The importance of wardrobe for a branding shoot   What brought Jessie to the Style Your Brand Workshop and how it transformed her personal style (including how it changed her relationship with shopping!) Connect with Jessie:  www.instagram.com/jessiewymanphotos/ www.jessiewymanphotography.com If you’re a photographer interested in her branding photo course, check it out here: https://www.thebrandphotographermethod.com/ Want the kind of results Jessie describes in our conversation for your personal style? Learn more about the workshop and join the waitlist for the next Style Your Brand Workshop here.  

In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of my best tips for overcoming the #1 complaint I hear from 85% of the women I've styled: they hate shopping! Retail and how we shop has changed dramatically in the past decade, leaving lots of women feeling like they don’t know how to shop without getting overwhelmed or what brands they can rely on for fit and quality. I'm sharing over a decade of shopping tips and tricks in this episode including:  How to edit your closet to make shopping strategic (instead of reactionary) Why I recommend doing a big shop twice a year (Fall/Winter and Spring/ Summer)  My three best tips for reducing overwhelm when online shopping Why having spending limits when you shop is actually helpful for cultivating your personal style Connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/ If you enjoyed these tips, you'll love what I teach in my workshop, Style Your Brand. Get all the details and join the waitlist here.  

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my friend, and fellow personal stylist, Laurel Kinney. Laurel is an Austin-based personal stylist currently living in Taos. Listen in as Laurel and I chat about the state of the personal styling industry during the pandemic, how she approaches her career and visibility, and why it’s so important to make friends with people in your industry to stay sane. We also cover: The skinny jeans debate (don’t worry we settle it in this episode) How we approach our careers as stylists and what has helped us stand out The very different ways we navigate being visible and what we’ve learned about showing up as business owners The changes we think are in store going forward for personal styling as an industry The themes we see with clients as they start to think about getting dressed after the pandemic Connect with Laurel on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/laurel_kinney/ Laurel’s Website: https://laurelkinney.com/ Connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/ If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left a review on iTunes or your podcast app so more women can find the show.  

In today’s episode, I’m sharing five actionable and specific tips for showing up when life feels hard because I don’t think there are enough places where women have the freedom to acknowledge that sometimes their personal and professional lives collide, making visibility especially challenging. The reality is that we do still have to show up and be visible but acting like nothing has to change in order for us to do that well is impossible and ridiculous. If you feel overwhelmed, sad, or like your bandwidth for showing up and being seen is very low, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear: How pre-recording video content will save you so much time and sanity while also keeping you on track and visible Why reusing your content isn’t just smart for your energy management, it’s smart for your personal brand Why it's ok to show up less (online + in person) and how to make showing up the most impactful when you have to 3 tips for getting dressed when visibility and life feel tough How making a list of energy draining tasks in your life and business can lead you to find solutions that help you through a hard time (and potentially  bring you new ways to experience happiness and fulfillment) You can listen to Episode 13: 5 Tips for Becoming More Visible here Connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleotchy/ If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left a review on iTunes or your podcast app so more women can find the show.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of the misconceptions that get in the way of us having the type of wardrobe (and confidence) we desire. Tune in as I unpack the six most prevalent style misconceptions I see and how to reframe them so you can make progress and use your style as a tool in your self-expression. Common style misconceptions I cover  include: “I have to overhaul my entire wardrobe to get results with my style.” “The world is getting more casual so what I wear doesn’t matter.” “I work from home/ rarely see clients in-person so style isn’t something I need to think about.” “Focusing on my style only makes sense when I have a big budget.” “I can and should expect my clothes to give me self-esteem.” “I’ll start paying attention to my personal style when I feel better about my body.” Learn more about the Style your Brand Workshop kicking of on 3/22/2021: https://nicoleotchy.com/online-course CONNECT WITH ME: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @nicoleotchy