Above & Beyond Style Maria DiLorenzo

Last week, I posed the question: What are your style pitfalls? What gets you off track from authentic style? And you came back with some seriously good intel. In this week's episode, I recap your feedback and offer a few solutions along the way. This season gave us an opportunity to look at a variety of obstacles or challenges that can get in the way of our authentic style, and hopefully, you've found the encouragement, validation, and inner strength to take a step toward a style that is authentically yours! And when you need help, I'm just a message away.

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Back again with another update on my style resolution with vibrancy as I visited coastal Connecticut! Then, I take another look at these style pitfalls with a bit more focus on the psychology of authentic style. Maybe you've never really been on track with your style? Maybe there's not even been an opportunity to focus on authentic style?

I also have a listener request: would you email me what your style pitfalls are, or what gets you off track, or maybe even why you've never even been "on track"? You can email me here.

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You might also enjoy listening to this episode from season 1: The Secret to Authentic Style

Sometimes when we look at the extremes of style behavior, we can find clarity in the middle, which I argue is where authentic style lives. This week's episode looks at the Minimalist, the Maximilist, and the Moderate, and offers tips for how to orient ourselves toward a more moderate, authentic style.

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Let's take a brief break from style pitfalls, as it's been 5 months since I first discussed Choosing Entrepreneurism, and it's time for an update! I recently made a big life transition (sold my home + seeking where-to next!), and it felt appropriate to share more about my spiritual journey as I continue to choose entrepreneurism. I've had several great coaches, mentors, and friends to support me along the way, and this week's episode builds on the importance of a growth mindset and personal healing as business owners.

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This week's check-in on "vibrancy" comes after a VERY big shift I made last week (spoiler alert: I moved!). And it all got me thinking: While I am looking at settling into a new community or neighborhood, I'm curious about whether the pressure to belong is impacting how we get dressed. Does your neighborhood have a look? A uniform of sorts? Do you find yourself feeling the pressure to belong by wearing what's "acceptable" vs. what may be more authentically you? Listen in to see if this may be getting you off track from your authentic style.



To learn more about Maria and her work, follow her on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mfd_style⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠the web⁠⁠⁠⁠ (www.mfdstyle.com). ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to her emails, too!

In this week's episode, let's think about those items in your wardrobe that are just too hard to handle or care for, i.e., may require dry cleaning or ironing. These can be reasons why we don't reach for certain items, and then they sit in our closets collecting dust! Consider how garment care may be a reason you get off track with your authentic style, and if there are any steps you're willing to take to get that item back into rotation.

I referenced these specific items in the episode (if you shop from these links, I do make a small commission, so thank you!)


Steamer
Sweater comb
Sweater shaver
Natural stain solution
Mesh garment bags

To learn more about Maria and her work, follow her on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@mfd_style⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠the web⁠⁠⁠ (www.mfdstyle.com). ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠ to her emails, too!