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Do you ever feel insecure about your body shape? You’re not alone - a whopping 91% of women have felt some insecurity about their shape at some point.
But what if the way you dress and the clothes you choose can help minimize this insecurity - and even boost your self confidence?
That’s what my guest today, Christina Hadinoto, is here to teach us all about.
Christina Hadinoto is a body type dressing expert and the founder of Contour Lab, a body type matchmaking software for the fashion industry.
In this episode Christina walks us through allllll the different body types (apple, pear, inverted triangle anyone?) and gives us her easy-to-follow, practical tips for how to dress to best flatter yours.
She also shares how to use your body type to shop better - ultimately wasting less money on clothes, keeping more clothes out of landfills and boosting your self confidence.
We also discuss body positivity, growing self love, and how Christina uses body type dressing to help her get dressed easily everyday to feel her best as a busy mom to three kiddos.
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Connect with Christina and Contour Lab Online:
Website: mycontourlab.com
Instagram: @mycontourlab
Facebook: @mycontourlab
LinkedIn: Contour Lab
LinkedIn: Christina Hadinoto
Do the Body Type Test to discover your body type here.
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Looking for a new, inspiring self development read? Then this episode is for you!
I’m a total bookworm so today I’m sharing three personal growth books that have been influential to me in my own personal growth journey.
These are books that I have learned from, implemented the lessons from into my daily life and that I keep coming back to again and again.
I also share some reading logistics, including my reading routine and how I make time to prioritize reading 50+ books a year, plus some honorable mentions you may also want to add to your “to read” list.
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Have you ever wondered if you have a shopping problem? Or even just questioned whether your shopping habits feel…healthy? Or aligned with your values?
These are the questions that my guest today, Isabel Varela, had to face when she found herself in $100,000 worth of debt - from buying clothes.
Isabel is a life coach, motivational speaker, sustainable activist and artist who teaches women how to beat overshopping and shopping addiction by growing self love and living sustainably.
In today’s episode Isabel and I discuss how she got into - and out of - debt. And how coming to terms with her shopping addiction allowed her to overcome her own insecurities + low self esteem - and find herself in the process. Plus, how you can do the same.
Isabel also shares her tips on how to build a better relationship with ourselves through our clothes, and some easy things we can do at home to make our own wardrobes more sustainable.
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Follow Isabel Varela Online:
Website: isabelvarela.com
Instagram: @iamisabelvarela
TikTok: @iamisabelvarela
You Tube: Isabel Varela
Watch Isabel’s award winning documentary, Fashion Addict, here.
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Curious about decluttering your closet? Get my FREE guide where I walk you through how to go from a closet that’s overwhelming and full of too much stuff to a closet filled with only the clothes you love, that make you feel your best, and that make getting dressed feel easy. Download it here: 3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet
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Have you struggled to find jeans that are sustainable, stylish and affordable?
That’s the predicament I found myself in after my move to Belgium from Los Angeles.
Luckily, there are plenty of brands doing sustainability right across Europe, and I’m here to share with you eight of my finds - including the pair I brought home.
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Shop all the sustainable European denim brands mentioned:
Nudie Jeans
Isto
Armed Angels
Dawn Denim
Mud Jeans
Kuyuchi
Kings of Indigo
HNST - Get €15 off. I love the High Rise Loose in Pacific Blue.
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SHOWNOTES
Get all the links from the episode here.
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When the whisper of something new is calling, do you listen?
In this episode I explore how to move towards personal growth by looking at the areas of life where you may be attaching yourself to who you WERE, instead of choosing who you ARE.
I’m sharing a personal story about my own experience letting go of something old and welcoming in something new.
And, offering some questions to ask yourself to do the same, with patience and grace, to move you closer to feeling more like - you.
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SHOWNOTES
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Get to know one of my favorite clothing brands, Noble, and the women behind it, founder + designer Jen Long.
Noble designs clothing for women + kids around 3 core pillars of value: fashionable, functional, and sustainable.
In this episode Jen and I chat about doing sustainable fashion the right way and how all of Noble’s garments are made from seed to stitch in the very same place - which is incredible and almost unheard of in the fashion industry.
Plus, Jen shares her insights on starting your own shop or clothing line, embracing vintage and over the top style, dressing as a mom, fashion’s effect on mental health and the power of small steps to reach your dreams.
Listener Note: Jen and I discuss pregnancy loss in this episode, something we have both experienced. If this topic is upsetting or triggering to you then you’ll want to skip the end of the episode when we talk about it. Please discern what is best for you and know that I fully understand + support you if you need to protect your heart by skipping over this conversation today.
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Get $10 off your first order at Noble by clicking here! I love and highly recommend their Waffle Jammies. Jen’s pick? The Utility Suit!
Follow Jen and Noble Online:
Website: shopnoble.com
Instagram: @shopnoble
Learn More About Noble’s inspiring sustainability mission here.
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FREE GUIDE
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SHOWNOTES
Get all the links from the episode here.
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When it comes to creating a Foundational Wardrobe, there’s a lot of thought work that goes into preparing for a closet clean out.
But sometimes, I know you just want to jump right in and clean out some clothes! If that’s where you are - then this episode is for you.
Today I’m sharing what to do first thing when you open that closet door, ready to clean. It’s you’re starting-from-zero step one, but with this step alone you’re going to see some major visual progress and get motivated to keep on keepin’ on - and create lasting change.
And, it’s easier than you may think.
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Ready to simplify your closet, but don’t know where to start? Get my FREE quick start guide “3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet” here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/freesimplifyguide
SHOWNOTES
Get all the links from the episode here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/18
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When it comes to simple, foundational style, accessorizing with jewelry can easily become an afterthought. In fact, I would say that jewelry is an underdeveloped part of my style. Though I love to wear it, I often just forget to put it on. Can you relate?
Fortunately my guest today, Kat McCoy, is here to help. Kat is the owner of Best Kept Jewelry Concierge where she works with clients to source or design the perfect personalized piece of jewelry.
In this episode Kat shares how to choose jewelry that aligns with your personal style, how to shop for jewelry - or design your own, jewelry styling tips from an industry pro, and her top picks for foundational jewelry pieces for jewelry minimalists like me.
We also discuss ethics in the diamond industry and how you can be sure that, if you’re buying diamonds, they’ve been honestly and ethically sourced.
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Follow Kat McCoy and Best Kept Jewelry Concierge Online:
Website: bestkept.com
Instagram: @bestkeptjewelry
Get Kat’s Free Guide:
The 10 Jewelry Pieces You Need in Your Collection
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FREE GUIDE
Ready to simplify your closet, but don’t know where to start? Get my FREE guide: 3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet
SHOWNOTES
Get all the links from the episode here.
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You simplified your closet. Yes! But now what are you supposed to do with that big ‘ol pile of clothes that you don't want anymore?! That’s what we’re covering in today’s episode.
Join me as I share the four options for what to do with clothes you’re ready to let go of: Donate, Sell, Pass On and Recycle / Upcycle. I’m talking you through each one, along with specific resources and tips so you can get rid of your old, unwanted clothes quickly, easily and responsibly.
I also introduce you to the bridge between keeping and letting go of something - the “maybe pile.”
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SHOWNOTES
Get all the links from the episode here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/16
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My guest today is Valerie Metz. Valerie is a photographer, podcaster, mama of two - and proud Latina - based in Costa Mesa, California.
Born in California to a Brazilian mother raised in Peru and a Mexican father, Valerie spent her early youth in a mostly white community, influencing the way she approached friendships, fashion and even her own name. That is, until becoming a mom changed everything for her.
In this episode Valerie talks about how she learned to embrace her true self and her Latina roots, and how this influenced her style - looking to Chicano culture, vintage trends from Latin America and old photos of her mom for inspiration - to get to where she is today: wearing clothes that make her feel like herself, regardless of what everyone else is wearing.
We also discuss times of transition, thrifting, the psychology of color and Valerie’s creative project Moms on Film, celebrating raw motherhood and mothers of color.
Plus, Valerie shares her advice for fearlessly embracing your own culture, even when you’re afraid of not fitting in or being judged by doing so.
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Follow Valerie Metz Online:
Personal Instagram: @mammafolk
Valerie’s Photography: Moms on Film
Instagram: @momsonfilm
Website: momsonfilm.co
Valerie’s Podcast: Hey Amigas
Instagram: @heyamigaspodcast
Listen: Hey Amigas on Spotify
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FREE GUIDE
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SHOWNOTES
Get all the links from the episode here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/valeriemetz
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Did you know that you can be stylish without the pressure, cost, and consumption of keeping up with the latest trends?
Exit trendy, and enter - current.
Current is when you give a small nod to the broader fashion trends without being beholden to them. When your wardrobe is current you feel comfortable, stylish and confident.
Join me as I explore this idea, and walk away feeling less bound by the ever-changing and highly demanding trend cycle.
Plus, I come to grips with a gnawing question: Is my style Coastal Grandmother?
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SHOWNOTES
Get all the links from the episode here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/14
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Would you wear the same dress for 100 days straight? My guest today did just that, and learned so much about her style - and herself - in the process.
Before starting the Wool& 100 Day Dress challenge, Liesje Sandler felt limited in her clothing options as a plus size woman. Though she had always loved fashion, she felt that fashion didn’t love her back. Fast forward to 100 days later, Liesje went from a wardrobe she described as “sad” to finding joy and confidence in her clothes - and having fun getting dressed.
In this episode we talk all about Liesje’s journey and, ultimately, the transformative power of experimentation, being creative and getting uncomfortable. We explore how she became inspired by a diverse community challenging the traditional media ideals of what a body should look like. And we discuss choosing sustainable clothing over fast fashion, how having a few *right* pieces in your wardrobe can make up for having lots of *wrong* pieces and dressing with bright, bold statement colors.
Plus, hear Liesje’s top tip if you’re looking to try the 100 Day Dress Challenge for yourself.
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Follow Liesje’s Dress Challenges Online:
Instagram: @woolandcurls
Learn More About Wool& and the 100 Day Dress Challenge:
Wear a Wool& Dress for 100 Days Straight Wool& 100 Day Dress Challenge Group on Facebook “Could You Wear a Dress for 100 Days?” on The Guardian Shop Wool& - US and Europe
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SHOWNOTES
Get all the links from the episode here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/liesjesandler
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What do you do with a thought that won’t leave your mind? I’m getting vulnerable with you and sharing a personal story about something I’ve been struggling with. It’s a look at believing things that aren’t true about ourselves and the power of self reflection. Plus, the mindset exercise that worked for me. In this episode we’re digging into the “self” part of “style + self development.”
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SHOWNOTES
Get all the links mentioned on the show here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/12
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If you’re interested in sustainable fashion - you’ve likely got vintage, secondhand and thrifting on your mind too. But it’s not always easy to know what to look for and how to make these pieces work for you. That’s where my guest today comes in.
Rubyellen Bratcher is the founder of the online vintage shop Wovenfolk, where she shares her love for collecting and curating one-of-a-kind pieces to wear and love forever. Blending minimalist and bohemian styles, her collections feel so current, weaving stories into pieces with past lives. She is also a mother to five girls.
In this episode you’ll learn how vintage lends itself to so well to exploring our self through our style, Ruby’s rules for how to know what to bring into your closet when you’re shopping secondhand, how to find the perfect pair of vintage denim for your body - even if you hate trying on clothes and her go-to places to sell the clothes that are ready to leave your closet.
We also explore how she shares her love for vintage with her children, including how this has helped them to discover their own style. And what fellow moms should keep in mind when shopping secondhand for our kids.
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Follow Rubyellen Bratcher + Wovenfolk Online:
Website: shopwovenfolk.com Instagram: @wovenfolk Personal Instagram: @rubyellenbratcher
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SHOWNOTES
Get all the links Ruby mentioned - including where to find her and Wovenfolk online and where to shop Wovenfolk’s latest collection here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/rubyellenbratcher
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Taylor Sterling is a curatorial artist, creative director, and content creator. You may also recognize her name from Glitter Guide, the digital lifestyle publication and media company she founded back in 2011. Or from her latest project, Moonbow, a newsletter about kids’ books.
In this episode you’ll learn all about Taylor’s personal journey into the fashion world, starting as a magazine intern and personal style blogger. We discuss the struggle of dressing for who we *think* we should be while learning who we really are, how Taylor’s connection to her teenage self continues to anchor her today and honoring yourself through what you wear.
Plus, Taylor offers her insights into cultivating paying attention as a skill to find delight in all areas of our life. And she shares a list of book recommendations she curated just for the podcast featuring compelling female led stories and a stand out children’s series.
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Follow Taylor Sterling Online:
Website: taylor-sterling.com Instagram: @taylorsterlingShop Taylor’s Favorite Books:
For Adults For KidsJoin Taylor’s Newsletter About Kids Books: Moonbow
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SHOWNOTES
Get all the links Taylor mentioned - including where to find her online, where to shop her favorite books and where to join her newsletter about kid’s books, Moonbow, here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/taylorsterling
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Why is it so hard to get rid of clothes? Emotional attachments, the money we spend and our mindset towards what’s “enough” all play a role. In this episode I dive into the three core reasons you can’t get rid of your clothes - and the solutions to help you confidently move on from the pieces that no longer serve you. Just in time for spring cleaning!
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SHOWNOTES
Get all the links mentioned on the show here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/09
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Why bother simplifying your wardrobe? Is sustainable fashion a realistic goal for me? If you’ve ever wondered about either of these, or are curious about how they could work as a foundational part of your life, then this episode is for you.
Jessica Harumi is a slow fashion blogger and YouTuber based in Seattle, Washington. On her platforms she shares her favorite ethical and sustainable brands, tips on building a capsule wardrobe each season and other lifestyle and career musings.
In this episode you’ll hear all about what inspired Jessica to simplify her wardrobe, the benefits she’s experienced from living + dressing with less and how ethical fashion drives her as a consumer and a content creator. Plus, learn Jessica’s tips on how we can all be more sustainable when it comes to our clothing choices and her actionable advice on how you, too, can get dressed with less.
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Follow Jessica Harumi Online:
Website: jessicaharumi.com Instagram: @jessica.harumi YouTube: jessicaharumiShop Jessica’s Foundational Wardrobe:
Levi's Wedgie Jeans Orejas Tees Quince Cashmere SweaterRATE + REVIEW
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SHOWNOTES
Get all the links Jessica mentioned - including where to find her online and where to shop the foundational pieces that she loves from Levi’s, Orejas and Quince here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/jessicaharumi
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Simplifying my life has been a years-long journey, and it most definitely wasn’t a glamorous one. In this episode, I sit down with my first guest ever, my husband and partner Christopher Sandler, to discuss just this - and hopefully share some perspective on how this process has really looked for me and for our family. It’s a fun, honest conversation about evolving as people and parents, and how we have supported each other’s growth over the last decade together to get to where we are today.
If you enjoy this episode I would be so grateful if you could rate and review my show. Just pop over to the main show page, scroll down to the bottom, and “Tap to Rate” with five stars. And just below that you can select “Write a Review” to let me know what you loved most about the episode.
Get started building your own Foundational Wardrobe with my FREE quick start guide “3 Things to Do Right Now to Simplify Your Closet” here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/freesimplifyguide
And if you'd like to read a full transcript of the episode and get more information about me and the show you can do that here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/07
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“It’s too big, it’s too overwhelming, I don’t even know where to start.” Can you relate? In this episode I’m sharing the two things you need to do to get started with anything. From cleaning out your closet, to committing to your health, decorating your home, and even getting a haircut.
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Get a full transcript of the episode and more information here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/06
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When you look into your closet what do you see? For many of us, our wardrobe is a rainbow - and that can easily overwhelm us and make it hard to get dressed. Try the simple yet powerful Three Color Rule to find your starring colors, creating a closet where all of your pieces work together effortlessly and you love getting dressed.
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Get a full transcript of the episode and more information here: https://www.rachaelharrah.com/podcast/05
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