Style Spotlight On: Models needed for August charity fashion show!

Hey there Kool Kids!

Who wants to play model for the day, AND help our beloved veterans?

I'm need of at least five more models. I need three more dudes, and if anyone knows of any aspiring models that are LGBT, please have them contact me either via cell or email below!

This event will be focused on helping women and LGBT veterans access helpful resources....as a stylist I'm going to be putting together career centered outfits for my walking models to mingle amongst the crowd as examples of how to nail an interview look appropriate for snagging a great job. Think of yourself as a crowd walking mannequin that can answer questions about their outfit (don't worry, I'll coach you on your outfit so you're not flying solo....the likely scenario is that someone in the crowd with a similar body type to yours will ask why the stylist chose a certain cut or color, etc...if our pre event briefing doesn't cover the question then the models can direct the person over to me at the clothing booth....easy peasie right?)

I'll also be woman-ing the on site clothing booth so our wonderful warriors can find an outfit for work or.... impending wedding vows! That's right gang... ceremonies will be offered to interested couples, on site at the event!

As models, I'll need you to report to the event site on the ARC campus the afternoon of August 12th so we can get your outfit together... that way the next morning you can report to the event, grab your outfit and report for hair and makeup...

The event itself is August 13th at ARC.... models will need to report that morning by 7:30 am for a short briefing and to begin getting you put together (note...we may have to stagger processing models, so some waiting may occur.... pretty please stay on site to avoid any delays as this may be tight running...!)

If interested please contact me no later than August 1st:
katskoolkloset@gmail.com
916-412-4602

Style Spotlight On: CA Women Veterans Unconference 2016 - Friday, April 15 to Sunday April 17

The What: CA Women Veterans Unconference 2016 - Friday, April 15 to Sunday April 17

The Where:  Lions Gate Hotel & Conference Center//3410 Westover St. McClellan, CA

So this is an AMAZING three day event!!

Friday 4/15: Roaring 20's Mix and Mingle....live music via a hot band, West End Stompers - get your glad rags on and powder those knees to prep for the Charleston! ....you know you owe me a dance...you've been warned!
[NOTE! If you want to get yourself in the 20's swing of things,check out "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries" on Netflix...watch as a lady detective with a gold revolver tracks down murderous thugs in 1929...the cars, the clothes, dashing gents, and hot jazz in smoky speakeasies!]

***Live auction, food, drinks, photo booth courtesy of Express Event Imaging, and.....'What Does A Woman Veteran Look Like?', a multi-media portrait display of ten woman-warriors by James R. Morrison Photography, and a special display called 'Unsung Heroes', saluting the legacy of African Americans in our armed forces!***

Of course, I as your very dear friend in fashion will be on scene at Friday's Roaring 20's Mix and Mingle...
...then Saturday 4/16 I'll be working my magic in the boutique on scene, helping our lady warriors look and feel as beautiful as they are fierce, from 11:30 - 5!

For full details on all days events, check out www.womenveteransalliance.org

Here's an excerpt from WVA's website and FB pages:

"This is not your "traditional" boring conference! This is a 3 day event starting Friday evening with a Roaring 20's Mix & Mingle. Saturday will include Speakers and educational workshops. Service Providers. A Health & Wellness Center and More! Sunday will we introduce the California Women Veterans Leadership Council, Townhall meeting and team building event.

At the California Women Veterans Unconference you’ll learn how to:

• Take control of your finances
• Manage your personal health
• Start or grow your existing business
• Learn more about your VA benefits & how to start
• Get an appointment to a state board or committee
• Navigate your education benefits
• Prepare for a career change

You will have the opportunity to:

• Learn from inspirational and knowledgeable speakers, practitioners, industry leaders, and community partners
• Form new connections and network
• Share issues, experiences, and areas of improvement during the first ever CA Women Veterans Town Hall
• Experience the full service Health and Wellness Center
• Get connected with veteran friendly employers
• Give back to those who served before
• Have camaraderie with your sisters
• Learn about your burial benefits
• Equip yourself with other modalities to help with PTSD, MST, and stress"
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That's all for now StyleWise Guys and Fellow Fashionistas ~ Goodnight, and Good Dress!!
XO
Kat


For more details, go to www.womenveteransalliance.org

Tickets available on Eventbrite: 
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-women-veterans-unconference-2016-registration-18770503080

Tell every woman veteran you know--like Women Veterans Alliance on FB!:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1446371138999879/

Style Spotlight On...Kat's Style Secrets!

Well hey there, StyleWise Guys and Fellow Fashionistas!

I thought we'd celebrate my glorious return from hiatus by delving into my personal work wear style tips, tricks and go-to stores! Not to mention some awesome Katisms...terms created by yours truly to describe many things that can help, hold you back or keep you down.

So let's get down to it....first item on the agenda: work wear!
Gals, here's the basics--and I do mean basics, because frankly, there are always exceptions to the 'rules' in the art of style :)

FIT! I cannot stress the following enough.....try several things on in the store. In the dressing room, turn around and look at your butt. In the case of a shirt, look at your back--is it too tight, revealing the all too commonly seen bra lines? (...and it happens to the best of us regardless of body type; I've seen it on the rail thin and the curvalicious....). If it's a skirt or dress, is there a VPL? (Visible Panty Line). Does that jacket/vest/button up shirt close completely over your chest? Do those pants drag the ground? (Hint: they shouldn't...). Do you have a rockin' DC? (Drop crotch--the unsightly extra material that hangs far below the anatomical crotch....like a drop-waist for the groin--ugh!)

Shoppin' it Kat Style....tips on how to shop without the madness, and then a list of my personal go-to spots...pencils ready? Fabulous!

Tip: keep it on clearance...seriously--whether you choose to shop online or in store, always-always-always (did I say always?) hit the clearance section first. I'm going to list some pretty awesome online style sources, but you're fooling yourself if you think that I shop from the main areas. My rule: if it's not on sale, I don't buy it.
Every web page has a 'sale' heading or 'clearance' heading--and if not, most sites will pull up results from their regularly priced stock and their sale items. (So for example, if you're wanting slacks, click on ladies, then pants, then tell the page to sort from lowest to highest.) Of course, in store, the clearance racks are pretty easy to locate if you look. 
Tip: Patience...finding a specific something on sale right when you need it isn't always the way it goes. Building your work wardrobe is a process....hit up the low priced hot spots and start with staples you don't already own. (How many cardigans do you have? Start by obtaining the basics, one in each shade--lights like white, cream, or bone, black, gray, navy...) From there worry about other colors. Your wardrobe should evolve through the seasons, so only don't randomly decide what colors to buy based on what's out currently. Look at what you have, or are attempting to build for a wardrobe--if you want to wear brights, and you love purples and blues then look for complementary colors and contrasting colors (greens and even a rich magenta are great mixes with purple and blue).

Now then--sources...right? I can't spill ALL of my secrets, so here are my top two local and online faves:
Well, there's ReInvent Boutique in Roseville [www.reinvent-boutique.com]--say hi to Marie for me! This shop has great designer pieces and is highly organized. Also, forget about those places where you can find is clothes but all they have for jewelry is a sad faded old sunglasses display from a gas station...AMAZING and fun jewelry here, plus a wide array of handbags, cute shoes and scarves.

Farther up the hill in Cameron Park via Highway 50 is Jenni Lynn Boutique [http://rkbventures.com/JenniLynn/shop/nav.php?jl=mainwww.rkbventures.com/JenniLynn/]...yes, there's a real Jenni Lynn. This place is cute, and the ever evolving selection will keep you coming back to see what's come in next! Plus, there's a good mix of casual and work worthy items to keep you loaded up with options.

On the large retailer side of things, I also enjoy Target's clearance racks for fun pieces to work in here and there--items like belts, jewelry, and basics like tanks, tees and cardigans. It's shocking what you can find if you're willing to sort through, plus with chain stores there's a chance you can find those pants you loved in your size at a different location (Folsom Target didn't have that size 6? Check the Target in Rocklin--most retail chain's store managers will even assist by checking their systems or calling the other locations to hold the item for you...don't give up too easily on the perfect capris or that killer pair of shoes!)

Online--(of course, hit the 'clearance' section):

www.kohls.com--personally, I gravitate towards the Jennifer Lopez line. There are bold prints, classically cut dresses, and edgy accessories. Also important, her items are true to size--if it says it's a 4, it's a 4. More recently I've been eyeing their jewelry by City Rox--high shine for little cash, and none of it is cheaply made (the necklaces won't turn your skin green, ugh)! Vera Wang has some very lovely casual options here a well, though I'd say her items run a little large...I've ordered a small to find it was more of a medium, so just be wary of fabrics, if there's any stretch to the garment, etc.

www.venus.com--should I apologize now for getting you hooked on this site?? Nah...you'll forgive me once you see the amazingly low priced dresses in high quality fabrics! Like that cute dress? You should, they have a TON of options under $30.00. Venus has everything from bathing suits, evening wear and jeans to adorable boots, sweaters and jackets. This site is always having some sort of sale, so watch them closely...your favorite top just might get put on clearance for one of their six hour sales. Bonus, my personal experience is that they're also true to size!

Ok, well that's all for now, pencils down!
Keep watch, big things to come soon Gang!

Good night, and good dress....
XO
Kat