Today I am excited to share my amazing conversation with Recipe Club’s, Kelsey Nixon. Recipe Club is a dinner system to help you organize meal planning to take the decision fatigue out of the kitchen.We chatted about food with kids, tips for navigating the back-to-school season, and the benefits of moving dinner earlier in the evening. She shared her kitchen “closet” staples that are essential to becoming a better cook. Kelsey walked us through the tenets of Recipe Club and how it can he...

Today I talked with Becky from Clean Mama, an online cleaning community and blog. Becky is the QUEEN of implementing cleaning systems to help you create and maintain a home that brings you joy rather than stress. We talked about preparing for the back-to-school season and returning to the structure of the school year. Becky walked us through an introduction to the Clean Mama system and shared what advice she’d have for someone just starting. It was a great conversation and I hope it...

Today’s episode is about keeping it stylish while staying cool, especially in the summer heat!Lauren & I discuss our tips for styling outfits during the heat. We love using accessories to style our summer outfits rather than adding layers like in the cooler months. We discuss summer-style staples, why accessories are even more important in the summer, playing with color, and how to lean into the details of your outfit to elevate your entire look. LinksGet Your Outfit Formulas Me...

In today’s episode, I enjoyed hearing from past podcast guests and their updates on how their wardrobe has changed since being on the podcast. Want to listen to their episodes before hearing their updates? Give episodes 5 through 8 and episode 15 a listen!Our first update is from Connie from episode 5, who shared she’s embraced trusting herself, did a major closet cleanout, and is feeling better overall about her closet since being on the show.Donna from episode 6 shared she learned to embrac...

This week I had an amazing conversation with Joy, a retired teacher and artist, who loves to bring her creativity into her wardrobe and how she uses her artist’s eye when getting dressed.We talked about how her style has changed over the 6 years that she has been an Outfit Formulas member, how she focuses her wardrobe for different areas of her life, and how much she loves to dress up.Lauren and I discussed linen, why we love it, and how to care for it throughout the summer months during toda...

Today I talked with Jannie who is enjoying her retirement and trying to focus on intentionally adding new pieces to her wardrobe. We discussed reaching a point of closet contentment and when to buy new pieces or lean into a trend. I loved seeing the themes of experimenting with style that Jannie had as a teenager that she has continued on to this day in her wardrobe. Lauren & I had a blast during our coffee chat when we talked about trend cycles and whether or not past tren...

Today I had an amazing conversation with Robin who is experiencing transitions in all parts of her life from work, to becoming an empty nester to adapting to body changes with age. We had a great discussion about dressing for who you are now and what steps to take to get there.We also discuss the impact of decision fatigue and that an overpacked closet can cause more problems than it solves. We talk about building a closet of solid basics so that you have a foundation to pair with fun signatu...

In today’s episode, I chat with Lauren about my favorite thing as a stylist: the psychology behind the clothes. I asked my Instagram community about the style messages they heard throughout their lives and I work to debunk these style myths. I was not surprised that the most common style messages people have heard are about money & feeling guilty spending money on clothes. I share that I don’t believe in the concept of an item being “age-appropriate.” I was excited to learn all about...

Today’s episode is an extra special one as my daughters, Aubrey & Ava, give us all the Mother’s Day treat of sharing their style stories with us. Aubrey is 25 years old and runs an online jewelry company, Alison and Aubrey, that we started together in 2017. Ava is a 19-year-old sophomore in college. This also marks the show’s first Gen Z guests!We discuss how wearing school uniforms impacted their style, the style messages they heard growing up, memories of favorite & embarrassing out...

Today I’m talking with our show’s first petite guest, Dina, a wife & mom who is starting her empty-nester years and struggles to build a closet that fits her 5’ 1” petite frame. We chatted about building a cohesive closet that fits a widely varied lifestyle that includes occasional working in an office, daily life, working out, & special events. We celebrated that Dina has fully embraced our philosophy that the “selfie never lies” in determining if an outfit works. I recommended ...

Today’s conversation focuses on embracing the evolution of style & adjusting to the times while also remaining true to yourself. In this episode, I talk to Marcie, a retired mother who is also a competitive square dancer who wants to build a wardrobe that is comfortable, stylish, and fits her tall frame.During our chat, we discovered that naming her desired style as “casual elegance” fit the idea of style she had in her mind but couldn’t put a label on. We also talk about the ch...

I am so excited to share this conversation with you that Myquillyn Smith & I had about the intersection of personal style & home decor. We discuss the importance of building a home style & a house that you love NOW even if it isn’t your perfect or forever home.We also talk about shopping your house before shopping at a store, the importance of the “homey” trinity of rugs, drapes, and lighting, & why there should always be empty surfaces in your home.Key Links and Resource...

Today’s conversation focuses on embracing the PERSONAL in personal style. In this episode, I talk to Stephanie, a school counselor who also wears the multiple hats of small business owner, podcaster, mother, and coach struggling to find the time to feel at peace with her style and closet. During our chat, we discovered how creativity has been an important style theme throughout Stephanie’s journey and how she can return to her roots today and be creative within the boundaries of her...

In this bonus episode, we are excited to bring an Outfit Formulas tradition to the podcast community! Each season I answer questions from our Outfit Formulas community & my Instagram. Today we cover topics from trending shoes for spring to how Alison would start a wardrobe from zero if needed. LinksGet Your Outfit Formulas Membership!Don’t forget to use promo code “TALS50” for 50% off your first month!The Ultimate Book of Outfit FormulasCloset Cleanout GuideSuggestions for Fixin...

Today, I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Shannon, whose personal style journey is as compelling as it is inspiring.Shannon's story is one of transformation and self-discovery. She delves into her challenges with showcasing her curves and finding age-appropriate styles that still speak to her personality. Her reflections on style mentors and the rules about style and appearance that influenced her growing up add a poignant touch to her journey.What makes Shannon's story particularly r...

Today, I’m excited for you to hear my conversation with Laina, a mother and librarian who struggles with pairing clothes and not getting enough wear out of certain items in her closet. This conversation was such a fun exploration, not just of the closet Laina has today, but of the journey she took to build this closet. I was particularly moved by Laina’s reflections on her style influences. Her stories about her fashionable grandmother and her dad’s unabashedly bold style really highlig...

Today, you’re getting a really special interview with one of my closest closet confidants. Last week, we talked to my Business Manager, Lauren Smith, about her style story. It was SUCH a good conversation, we had to split it into two episodes. Today, Lauren shares her journey of finding her personal style and building a wardrobe that reflects her authentic self. The lesson she learned along the way? It’s important to try new things and not be afraid to get it wrong!I’m so excited fo...

Today’s conversation centers around one word… Authenticity! In this episode, I talk to Donna, a recently remarried mother of two who struggles to find the balance between what the world expects from her and what feels like authentic style for her life today. Throughout this chat, we uncover the keys for Donna to find authentic style that honors who SHE is, while fitting into a corporate environment that can be more casual. We also discuss the formative power of childhood exp...

Today, you’re getting a really special interview with one of my closest closet confidants. Lauren Smith is my Business Manager at Outfit Formulas and one of the people I trust most in the world with the style stories of our members. Today, we’re releasing part one of a two-part conversation with Lauren about her own style story. In this conversation, we talk about Lauren's style role models, her feelings about her appearance in childhood, and her style evolution in her teenage years...

In this heartfelt episode, Connie opens up about her journey into retirement and adapting to a new lifestyle in Arizona. She candidly shares her challenges with finding clothes that fit her casual lifestyle, the impact of body image on her style choices, and the importance of authenticity in fashion. Connie reflects on her style influences and how she's navigating the exciting yet daunting world of personal style exploration. Key Resources and Links Get Your Outfit Formulas M...