Creating Confidence Through Fashion

The Connected Community: Exploring Possibility

In this podcast episode, Nicky Yazbeck interviews Elysha Lenkin, a renowned personal stylist with over 25 years in the fashion industry. Elysha has styled high-profile celebrities like Carrie Underwood, Serena Williams, and Tina Fey, and contributes as a fashion expert for FIRST for Women magazine. Her styling insights have also graced the pages of InStyle, The New York Times, and People Magazine.

Elysha discusses how to use fashion and style to brighten our spirits and elevate our confidence. They explore topics such as the power of clothing to impact our mood, the importance of wearing colors that harmonize with our natural features, the role of accessories in expressing our personal style, and how to elevate our wardrobe on a limited budget. Emphasizing the importance of experimenting, being deliberate in our shopping choices, and stretching our style to discover new possibilities, Elysha offers valuable insights on dressing for who we are becoming and how our clothes can reflect our evolving identity.

The conversation delves into how personal style can boost confidence and help individuals present their best selves. Elysha emphasizes the importance of body positivity and self-love, suggesting practical ways to enhance our style without breaking the bank, such as closet shopping and making the most of what we already own. They also discuss the challenges of breaking free from old fashion rules and embracing new styles. Elysha shares advice on how to highlight our best features and create a balanced look. The conversation emphasizes the importance of experimenting with our style and staying engaged with the process of self-discovery.

Tune in to learn how to transform your wardrobe and elevate your personal style, boosting your confidence and allowing you to show up as the brightest version of yourself.

Takeaways

• Clothing can have a profound impact on our mood and confidence, so it's important to choose pieces that make us feel good and express our personal style.
• Knowing our color palette can help us choose colors that harmonize with our natural features and make us look vibrant and healthy.
• Accessories, such as jewelry, can be conversation starters and elevate our outfits, but it's important to be mindful of choosing accessories that align with our personal style and the occasion.
• When working with a limited budget, it's important to start with what we have in our closet and get creative by wearing our clothes in new and different ways.
• Deliberate shopping, being specific about what we need and how it aligns with our personal style, can help us make intentional choices and avoid buying items that don't serve our wardrobe.
• Stretching our style and experimenting with new ideas can lead to exciting discoveries and help us elevate our wardrobe. Our personal style is a reflection of who we are becoming and can impact our self-expression and confidence.
• Breaking free from old fashion rules and embracing new styles can be a challenge, but it allows us to evolve and express our true selves.
• Highlighting our best features and creating a balanced look can enhance our overall appearance and boost our confidence.
• Experimenting with our style and staying engaged with the process of self-discovery is key to evolving our personal style and expressing our authentic selves.

Connect with me:

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Connect with Ali:

https://elyshalenkin.com/on-camera-style/

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/elyshalenkinstyle/

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