An effortless Summer Capsule Edit

Summer officially starts Sunday, but who’s counting. With the temperatures already in the 80’s and 90’s on the east coast, it feels like its already here.

Besides being by the ocean, my favorite thing about this time of year is embracing a casual effortless style. Pairing easy pieces with practical ones and then finishing with a few of your personal accessories to elevate your look. There’s nothing better than feeling comfortable and looking like you didn’t try hard.

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Laura P Barker
How to shop your closet this Spring

Do you know that saying that we wear 20% of our closets 80% of the time? So what’s going on with that 80%?

So before you hit the stores, why not shop your closet first? You’ll see what you already have and find out what you really need so you can make sure you buy the right things this Spring.

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Laura P Barker
Curating your closet in Covid times

There’s no denying that living through a pandemic for almost a year has impacted the way we dress. Since we’ve spent so much more time in our homes, comfort and casual have become top priorities. So what happens when things are back to “normal?” Will you even want to go back to how you dressed before?

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Laura P Barker
Tips for designing your closet space

With most of us spending more time at home these days, we want to make the most of our living spaces, and our closets are no exception. We start our days choosing what to wear so having a space where everything has its place and is easy and fun to get dressed is so important.


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Laura P Barker
5 Gems you already have in your closet

My mission is to help you love and appreciate what you already have. We all have some great pieces in our closets… we just often forget about them because there’s so much in the way - things we don’t wear, things that don’t fit who we are today and clothes that doesn’t make us feel good about ourselves.

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Laura P Barker
My Closet Curation Journey

I’ve been thinking it is time to get a little personal and share my story.

Despite being “at home” these past few months during a pandemic, I’ve made some incredible connections with some incredible women. I’ve been inspired by their openness and generosity as they’ve shared their stories. And, I’ve felt so connected and grateful to be a part of a community, that was inspired to do the same.

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Laura P Barker
2020 Spring Capsule Edit

Capsule wardrobes have many interpretations. For me, it’s just a mini edit of your existing wardrobe tailored to a season. I love creating seasonal capsule edits because it helps us refresh and refine our personal style by narrowing down what fits - both our bodies and our lifestyle today. The focus of this Spring Capsule Edit is to elevate your everyday pieces so you look and feel effortlessly put together while still comfortable.

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Laura P Barker
Living with less. Appreciating more.

It’s an understatement to say this is a crazy time… and it’s affecting all of us in different ways. Big and small brands alike are struggling and doing everything they can to survive. Sales are flooding our inboxes daily. And because we are all staying home, our closets are full of clothes we aren’t even wearing.

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Laura P Barker
The power of quality clothes

When I was freelancing early in my career, I worked part time at a high end boutique in Philadelphia. The owner was an amazing curator and carried beautifully made clothing, shoes and accessories. She’d often ask me to try new items on to get a sense of how they’d look on an average woman - i’m 5’2” about 135lbs.

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Laura P Barker