05/11/2026
Meet Vanessa! 👗✨
Vanessa had already done her homework before I arrived — she had her style words ready, knew how she wanted to present herself to the world and how she wanted to feel on the inside. So when I showed up, we got straight to work.
For two hours we pulled, layered, mixed and matched — using pieces I had already thrifted for her — and built outfits she can actually wear: to work, out with friends, and for lazy weekends with her family. Every time something felt just right, we snapped a photo so she has her own personal lookbook to reference when it’s time to get dressed.
18 outfits in 2 hours. I’d say that’s a win. 🙌
She also had a dress she loved but that no longer fit well up top — instead of donating it, I suggested she bring it to her local dry cleaner and ask them to upcycle it into a skirt. One trip, and she gets to keep something she loved in a whole new way. That’s the magic of working with what you already have.
By working together, items Vanessa already owned got a brand new life instead of being donated or ending up in a landfill. Using what you already own is the most sustainable choice, effectively keeping 100% of those items out of the landfill for as long as you wear them, while supporting a circular economy.
This is what a Shop Your Closet session looks like. Want one for yourself? DM me — I work with clients all across the DMV. 🌿
