Bethany Says: Beauty, Style & You

In this episode, I share the things I’ve done from a self-care perspective that have inspired me to look at January in a new way: self care January. Don’t miss the encouragement and ideas within to take good care of yourself.

This month I completed my first ever Ayurvedic cleanse. In this episode, I share what I learned and experienced during the cleanse. I’m thrilled I did this for myself, and I’m sharing my experience in the hopes others will do it, also. Yes, it’s that good. Enjoy!

In this wrap-up, I share some of my best advice over this year from this podcast, as well as discuss how taking risks is always the better choice. From simplifying your wardrobe to de-stressing during quarantine, there are many great nuggets here you don’t want to miss. Leaving 2020 smarter and stronger with a sharper image and wardrobe makes us ready for anything 2021 throws at us. Enjoy! Clarification: Tim Gunn’s book, Gunn’s Golden Rules, was published in 2010, not 2020 as I state in the episode. Also, I say in the podcast Gunn’s supervisor at Parsons “dismissed” him, meaning she dismissed his concerns. She didn’t fire him. She made him “make it work.” ;)

Are you concerned with looking age-appropriate? Are you in a new phase of life, which requires a change to your style? This episode is for you. In it I discuss looking current without looking too young, moving your style forward and looking your stylish best at any age. Enjoy!

Have you ever considered your image as an extension of your obligation to be a good citizen? In this episode, I break it down! When you consider others as you prepare for your day, you are demonstrating thought and kindness to them and yourself. Your image has an impact on how others feel. You don’t want to miss this great episode that might make you dress a little snappier tomorrow for yourself and your neighbors. Enjoy!

In this episode, I discuss whether fashion trends remain relevant today and ways of approaching trends each season. I also break down the biggest trends of fall 2020. Trends come and go, so you don’t want to miss my advice! Enjoy the episode!

As life has grown more complicated in many ways, we are pushing towards simplicity in others, including our wardrobes. In this episode, I explain what a wardrobe capsule is, how to create one and simple steps to editing your wardrobe. Enjoy!

Anger is healthy and necessary for our improvement and survival. In this episode, I discuss how to view anger in a good light and use it for good. Without anger, we can’t evolve and resolve our differences. Don’t be afraid of anger. Embrace it and express it!

In this episode, I share helpful information about good things to do for yourself right now as we are staying home and a few things that are helping me feel balanced and accomplished.

Let’s hit refresh on our style this spring and find ways to bloom! In this episode, I run down top spring 2020 fashion trends and share a few ideas to shake up your style this season.

You might be wondering what holds you back in realizing your personal style and being yourself through your image. In this episode, I share the top three barriers to personal style and how to overcome them. Enjoy!

The colors black, green, red, pink, white and blue are prominently featured in The Wizard of Oz. Do you know what these colors mean and how they are interpreted when you wear them? Find out if you’re wearing them appropriately in this informative episode. The next time you see the movie, you’ll view it with different eyes, and the next time you get dressed for a meeting or event, I hope you’ll use what you learn here.

In this episode, I walk through the choices we make every day in how we are choosing to spend our time and the ways we consume. Elevating the quality of what we consume and seeking variety will provide the balance we need. We have many choices. Are we making the best ones for our happiness?

Customer service, when done correctly, often leads to happy outcomes for everyone involved. Going the extra mile is always worth it and very important today as we get increasingly automated. There are some things machines still can’t do for us. There is a place for the personal touch. This episode shares a personal story when quality customer service made all the difference!

Continuing our discussion about dress codes, let’s look at the letter Maryann White wrote to The Observer, titled “The Legging Problem.” Are they the problem? Let’s discuss.

Dress codes is a hot button topic right now, and I’d like to temper the argument with what I think is important to remember about dress codes.

In this episode, I’m discussing focus. Sometimes we need to focus on ourselves to do our best work, and all the time we need to focus on the positive outcomes of the work we are doing.

Let’s talk about courage. Courage is that thing lurking inside us behind our fears. It’s ready at any time to catapult you to the next level. In this episode, I’ll give you a couple of real-life examples and how I’ve learned to step up and out in courage. You can do it, too!

Let’s talk about fear, the many manifestations of fear, and, most importantly, an easy way to rid it from your life.

You have influence. Therefore, YOU are an influencer. Today’s definition of influencer by social media standards has made us forget the important influence we have each day. Let’s talk influence so we can remember each day is a fresh opportunity to influence well.

Need a boost? In this episode, I’m sharing simple ways to boost your well-being throughout your day!

What I learned from Accidental Icon, there’s something here for everyone!

In this episode, I’m talking about personal style and how to make changes that actually stick.

In this episode I’m sharing how I’m staying motivated and on track this year.

I’m talking about life’s twists and turns, which we all face. Saying yes despite fears or other hesitations has kept me in the game.

Let’s dig into personal style. What is it? Do you have it?

Part two of my recap of Marie Kondo’s book, “the life-changing magic of tidying up.”

Marie Kondo is on the tip of everyone’s tongues. We are tidying en masse thanks to her popular NetFlix show, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. In this, part one of two, I cover the wisdom I’ve gained from her book that started it all “the life-changing magic of tidying up.”

Let’s talk about the two big blockers to your acceptance of your beauty.

We start in Episode 1 with a bit about me, my journey to image consulting, and what this podcast is about.