The key piece to transition your wardrobe from Winter to Spring!
Well, it may not seem like it today...but Spring is right around the corner-ish. Sure, it may seem like it will never stop snowing and that we are going to have winter forever. But, eventually it will be time to start thinking Spring. From a wardrobe stylist...
I am sure that you have heard me talking about the one staple you should have this season, the black turtleneck. I love the turtleneck because it looks sophisticated on it’s own, it is perfect for layering under third pieces and because it keeps me warm! (Anyone else...
1 piece, 2 ways!
Creative. That is the word that I would use for dressing the bump these days. As it gets rounder, the options of from my regular closet are getting slimmer. Luckily I have found a piece that works. Not only is it multi-functional but I know I will be able to wear it...
Just a little PSA from your favorite personal stylist!
Happy 2 days after Christmas! Lately, I have been waking up around 4:45 am not able to go back to sleep. I think some call it pregnancy insomnia. Others tell me this is the baby’s way of preparing me for what’s to come (March 2019). Either way, I can’t sleep. So, I do...
Dressing the bump V.1
Many of you know that I am expecting in March of 2019! I have experienced many new things in the past 6 months but I have learned that being pregnant and being a stylist does have its perks. I have found all sorts of different ways to dress the bump, and most of them...
How to add sweaters into that cool athleisure look
Athleisure, it’s everywhere. The old saying “leggings aren’t pants” is a thing of the past because folks, leggings as pants is a REAL style for everyday women. I can hardly go anywhere these days without seeing a woman wearing leggings as pants and to be honest, I get...
If I had to pick one pattern to wear for the rest of my life, it would be stripes. I am literally drawn to pretty much everything that has stripes. Besides the fact that they can be elongating and slimming, they are just a classic print that never goes out of style!...
My Fall Five (must have’s)
Hi friends! I had to wait until it was actually chilly to share this and when I woke up today…it was FALL! Fall shopping is already in full swing for my clients, so I know that you are probably itching to get your shop on too! Here is a quick guide to get you started!...
One dress 3 ways and how to shop with a strategy!
Fall shopping time is finally here! Bring on the fall colors I love like rust, olive, burgundy and lots of black. But before I get my shop on, I have a few rules set in place for myself. Rules you ask? Absolutely. If you have followed along with my blog for sometime...
Men’s Denim Style Guide
Are you a guy or do you have a certain special someone in your life (of the male type) that needs a little help in the style world? Well, I am here to help. So many of you have reached out to me in regards to some help with men’s denim, so this is what we are going to...
Overalls-the come-back king of fashion
About 2 years ago, my best friend professed her love for overalls. I looked at her and said, “you will NEVER see me in overalls again.” You see… I had a love affair with a pair of KEY brand overalls, that my uncle (a dairy farmer) gifted me in the 8th grade. I wore...
Pack like a Pro (and other travel packing tips)
Packing 101 For the past few years, I have been working with clients on improving their packing skills. Seems silly until you experience the ease of packing less, which in turn alleviates stress while traveling. I have heard it from LOTS of people; packing stresses...
Taking These pants from day to night: and how to make the most of your wardrobe!
A large part of personal styling, is helping clients make the most of their wardrobe. The “key” to having a well working wardrobe, is owning pieces in their closet that are mult-functional. Often times, I will hear my clients use the term garanimals in regards...
Become a Master Print Mixer-How to!
In the fashion world, mixing prints and patterns is not a new concept. In fact, many style icons adopted the trend years ago and made sure it has remained a classic style. It is a fairly eclectic way to dress, but if done correctly can exude sophistication with a hint...
The Getaway capsule and a giveaway!
You might think that since I shop for a living, that I shop for myself all the time too. But in reality, it is the exact opposite. When I am shopping for clients, I am 100% focused on them and their needs and during a busy time like now, it doesn’t leave much time to...
The Return of the Logo Tee + Kindred
The Return of the Logo Tee + Kindred The Logo tee is a huge spring trend. You’ve seen it, I’ve seen it, we’ve all seen it. But how do you wear it? Figuring out how to style the logo tee is tough, especially when there are so many to choose from! Some have cute clever...
That new new 9-5 look…just in time for Spring!
For years, all women wore to work was power suiting. Lots of black and grey filled their closets…along with lots of gloom. As years pass, work places are adopting a more fun way of dressing and I am all about it. I mean, if you work in an environment where everyone...
How to transition COLOR into your wardrobe for Spring!
Spring is coming and I am trying something a little bit different this year. Normally my personal style is fairly minimal and my wardrobe is filled with neutral colors. Give me a black on black head to toe look, and I am in heaven. But lately I have been feeling like...
5 Wardrobe must haves to put the “spring” in your step
One of my goals for 2018 was to make sure I shared my Herlife Magazine articles over here on abbywoodwear.com...and if you are wondering what I am talking about...I'll fill you in. For the past year 2 years, I have had my own column "The Fashion Blog" in Herlife...
AWW Dressing Room Diaries Volume II
It's that time again! I got TONS of feedback from my last dressing room diaries so I am so excited to bring you the next installment all about DENIM. Next to swimwear, denim is one of the trickiest items for people to find. We are all shaped so differently so not...
The Spring Transitional Jackets YOU NEED from the Kindred Shops!
Sure it’s still February but people I am telling you, Spring will be here before you know it! And with personal style, it is important to be ahead of the game. With that being said, it’s time to start looking for the perfect transitional Spring jacket! Why does your...
How to Pre-pre game your Spring Wardrobe and shop my faves!
How to pre-game your wardrobe game like a pro-just in time for Spring! Well friends…it’s February. The month of love! But in the style world, it’s that weird spot between winter coats and espadrilles. Spring is right around the corner and the stores are showing...
AWW Dressing Room Diaries: KINDRED
There’s a new kid in town and I can’t wait to introduce you! Filled with unique buys from A group of different locally owned boutiques, KINDRED is unlike any other store in Kansas City. This new concept opened at the end of the December, perfect timing to be featured...
Your style commandments for 2018 (and what you need to stop doing immediately).
Happy 2018 friends! The past year was one of the greatest years ever, but I didn't get the chance to blog as much as I wanted to. So...MY new year's resolution is to blog! And I thought what better way to start 2018 then with some tips for how you can evolve your...
Decadent details and how to find the perfect look for that holiday party coming up!
Fashion trends have always followed the regular seasons of the year...Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and don't forget HOLIDAY! And it just so happens that the holiday season is definitely becoming one of my favorites! For the past few weeks I have been a busy bee...
Lee Jeans x Abbywoodwear
For years, it was my career dream to work for Lee Jeans. I was fresh out of the fashion design program at school and I couldn't wait to start interviewing for jobs and Lee was at the top of my list. Fast forward to 2017, my career has taken a different path but my...
My peek into New York Fashion Week and the booties I bought when I got home.
New York Fashion Week has always been a dream of mine. At an early age, my mother surprised me with a subscription to Women’s Wear Daily, aka The Fashion Bible. This weekly magazine kept me up to date with everything happening in the fashion industry: new designers,...
How to make a bold statement this Fall!
Business Professional. What does this phrase really mean for 2017? This is one of the hot topics that will come up during my closet audits. Most people think business professional attire is a suit…meaning pants and a jacket or skirt and matching jacket…which for the...
Fall trend report: How to incorporate that sneaker into your daily wardrobe and look cool doing it
Fall trend report: How to incorporate that sneaker into your daily wardrobe and look cool doing it If you follow along my fashion blog in Herlife magazine, then you know that I have a love for shoes. Shoes can make or break a look so I always make sure to keep my...
My top 3 ways to wear “black on black”
Today was quite the day! With the solar eclipse HAPPENING and getting to see my friends at Better Kansas City, my schedule was full. To stay on brand with the total totality of the solar eclipse, I was asked on the show to chat about my favorite ways to style the...
How to transition those summer clothes to Fall
How to transition those summer clothes for Fall One of spring and summer’s biggest trend was that classic blue and white stripe shirting. You probably saw it in the normal button down collared shirt style, or the off the shoulder style, or wrap...
Dressing Room Diaries Volume 1: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Sneaky peeky
Once a nordy girl, always a nordy girl. It's true. For the past 10 years, the Nordstrom Anniversary sale has been the kick off to Fall fashion and one of the most exiting times of the year! After experiencing it from the inside as a stylist and now from the outside as...
The secret formula to nailing that “Off the shoulder look”
It’s Summer….finally. I have been waiting months, to be able to break out some of the fun tops that I got for our Cabo trip and finally the temperature is to a point that I can! As a 30 something girl, I have been on again off again with wondering if I should...
Happy Birthday AddieRose + Scoobie!
If you know me, then you know that working with local business owners is one of my favorite things about being a stylist. Over the past couple of years, I have had the chance to meet and become friends with some pretty amazing boutique owners in Kansas City. Two of my...
Rock Chalk Jayhawk! Charlie Hustle is now selling your fave KU shirts!
It’s time for the big dance! If you are a basketball fan, then you know what that means. If you are a Kansas Jayhawk…then you LIVE for this time of the year! As a devoted Jayhawk fan and stylist, I am always in search of cute game day gear. So when my friends at...
Sneak Peek: Anaphora + Abbywoodwear
Is it Spring already? Not quite, but the weather might make you think differently. This unusually pleasant and rather amazing weather has me all sorts of excited for spring style sessions and I am kicking off the season with a shopping event at one of my favorite...
Buy a Heart, Save a Heart with Charlie Hustle
December 27 has always been a happy day to celebrate the important people in my life. It is my husband Scott’s birthday AND my parents’ anniversary. This past December 27th however, went a little bit differently. The day started pretty normal. I made...
Tips for packing smart AND stylish
Soooooo....how many times have you packed for a trip only to end up taking your entire closet (including 10 pairs of shoes)? Then you get to the airport, weigh your luggage and its past the max weight. Finally you arrive to your destination and you...
4 spring trends spotted at the Golden Globes and my faves
Yes I realize that the golden globes were over a week ago, but I didn’t want to miss a chance to share some of the award winning fashion that I saw on the red carpet. One of the reasons I love fashion is because it is a language I understand. Each season, designers...
Cheers to 2017!!
2016 was filled with so many firsts for my little business. It was my first year styling full time, my first time styling a professional magazine photo shoot, my first magazine column, my first time on TV, my first full year of blogging and the first time I was...
5 Secret Tips for finding great fitting Denim
If you are a girl, you know that finding the perfect pair of denim can be tough. With so many different cuts and styles out there where do you start? With Fall finally here, I have received many inquiries in regards to finding the perfect jeans! Unfortunately, I...
This bomber is “da bomb”…and you will never guess where I found it….
Leather Bomber Jacket || RD STYLE || Tulip Black Shift Dress || Lumiere || Tulip If you follow along with my Fashion blog in Herlife magazine, then you know that I love supporting local Kansas City businesses. In fact, in the August issue I wrote an article...
I woke my skin up with EVER! My review on Ever’s 30 day challenge.
For the past couple of months I had been contemplating some medical spa skin treatments…maybe even some Botox. After spending many summers at the pool in the sun, I have developed what they call a “1” in between my eyebrows and a fairly deep line in the middle...
3 MUST HAVE Denim Styles for your Fall
My Denim (I'm obsessed) || Rag and Bone Frayed hem denim top || Rag and Bone Twist Belt || Halogen Open toe Bootie || Toms Necklace || Stella & Dot It’s September, which means it is time to break out the jeans! But...are you bored with your basic skinny...
How to shop Labor Day sales like a boss
To many, Labor Day is a great opportunity to spend some time with family and friends. To retailers, it means sales, markdowns and clearance! Many have already started marking down their summer items to make room for Fall merchandise. But Labor Day is the OFFICIAL...
The romper I have been wearing NON-STOP!
If it's black, has pockets and goes from day to night...it is definitely for me. I scouted this piece for a client this summer and loved it right away. When I took it to her, we discussed how FUNCTIONAL it would be in her wardrobe and how she probably "had to have...
My new love affair with Club Pilates and why you need to “TRI” it!
I love summer. This summer has been filled with lots of barbeques, patio time and a few too many trips to the ice cream parlor. Let’s just say that for the past couple of months my diet and exercise regimen has fallen to the wayside. With fall quickly approaching, I...
Tips for the perfect Monochromatic Summer look
Last Friday, I went to visit my friends at Better Kansas City to do a segment on Fast Fashion. If you missed it, you can still view it here. Planning outfits for these appearances is always a little stressful. My outfit needs to be completely put together in a way...
AbbyWoodWear approved-My fave SHOE picks from Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Many of you know that I am a Nordstrom vet. For years, every July, I helped prepare for the biggest sale of the year...which you all know as the Anniversary Sale. It's the one time of the year that full price items are marked down up to 40% off retail price in order...
My secret to dressing high/low
But seriously. It would not have been my birthday if there weren’t cupcakes and a photo shoot involved. Thank goodness I have very understanding friends that oblige me in my shenanigans…like this. Even though my birthday has come and gone, I didn’t want you guys to...
Cold shoulders and Mules FTW
It’s MAY!!!! My favorite month of the year! Weather is starting to get warmer, flowers are blooming and it’s my birthday month! It is also the month that summer fashion really starts to make its debut. What summer fashion trend is ready to take the spotlight? Off the...
The new 9-5 uniform and the skirt you might need!
Lately, I have had quite a few clients shopping for wear-to-work wardrobes. These shopping trips include a sprinkling of casual wear too, but the 9-5 looks have been a major focus. In theme with what I have been shopping for recently, I thought I would share my view...
KCFW
The past 2 weeks have been nuts! Lots of appointments, lots of shopping and lots of fun events! Being more involved in the KC blogging community has created so many new opportunities and I am so grateful. For example, I was lucky enough to attend all three nights of...
Styling for guys..yes it’s a thing
Styling…it isn’t just for women. Seriously. Guys like style too;) Recently, I have had quite a few people ask me if I style guys…and the answer, of course, is YES. Back in my Nordy days, I spent a couple of years working on the Men’s floor as a personal stylist. I...
How to nail the Athleisure look in 4 easy steps
As a thirty something girl now, I look forward to Sunday brunch like I used to look forward to a Saturday night out on the plaza. Back then, the perfect outfit was usually a recipe for a great night out. Now that Sunday brunch is my big event for the week, I of course...
Leather and lace + transitional wardrobe dressing tips!
It’s February. You are so OVER your winter wardrobe. Let's be honest. It’s freezing one day and then 65 degrees the next! How is a girl supposed to dress for weather like this? That is where the concept of transitional wardrobe dressing comes into play. The weather...
4 tips to dress like Gigi Hadid..and my love for monochromatic looks
Have you ever wondered how Gigi Hadid always looks so put together? Well… She is a supermodel and she is around amazing designers on the daily. Her mother is the stunning Yolanda Foster who always looks timeless in her all white get ups. She employs a stylist, Monica...
7 Travel Hacks and a little resort style to go with it
I know what you are thinking. Last week, I told you I wouldn’t be traveling anywhere warm anytime soon, and yet here I am with a glorious glow surrounded by ocean! No, I didn’t go on a spur of the moment trip. This is me (a couple months ago) when the bubs and I took...
3 tricks to make packing for your next tropical vacay a breeze!
If you live in the Midwest, you are familiar with the cold weather we are experiencing this week. There is one word for it: brutal. Some of you are smart and taking vacations to escape the bitter cold. Let’s be real, sunshine is the best medicine for gloomy sub zero...
How to wear a Poncho and the ones you need!
Ponchos! Do you have one? If you don’t, you should. Solids, prints, cardigan style, over the head “sweater style”, ones with sleeves, ones without sleeves...the list goes on and on. With so many different styles out there, which one will be for you? Ponchos have been...
WERK IT and the new pants you need!
My New Year’s Eve resolutions for 2016 included: giving up Mexican food (a lofty goal I realize) and working up a sweat on a consistent basis. So basically...live a healthy lifestyle. This isn’t an unusual resolution. In fact, I am sure many of you made the same...
Happy New Year and the romper that comes with it.
It’s amazing how much can change in a year. Sure, that sounds totally cliché and I am sure A LOT of people say that at the start of a new year. However, this is the truth for me. 2015 started out in a completely different way than the way it is ending and I am totally...
Swackets for the win and a GIVEAWAY!
Swackets. Just saying the word is fun. What is a swacket? It's basically a jacket made out of sweater knit material and some form of shearling. The first time I spotted one of these mixed media toppers, I was shopping for a client and it totally caught my eye. I am...
How to look chic (On a”not so skinny day”)
It was just one of those mornings when I woke up not feeling my skinniest. It was going to be a fat day. I try not to call them that because it casts a negative vibe on my entire day. So instead, I call them my “black on black” day. This means, I am probably going to...
Small Biz Saturday picks and why I love them!
One of the many things that I love about being a personal wardrobe stylist is the SHOPPING. I love the hunt of finding unique pieces that I know will enhance my clients’ wardrobes. And when I go hunting, I hunt at MULTIPLE places. I mean we are talking:...
Marsala and why you should wear it
Wine, Marsala, Porto, Burgundy, Maroon…this color is so hot right now. No matter what you want to call it, this hue is perfect for fall. I prefer to call it Marsala, mostly because it sounds so fancy. I mean I love neutrals, but it is nice to pop a little color into...
Transition your Dress
Fall is DEFINITELY upon us. If you live in the Midwest, that means unpredictable weather. It can be warm on Monday, rainy and cold on Tuesday, snow by Friday and then back up to 65 degrees by Saturday. Unpredictable weather calls for some critical thinking in...
How to dress WEEKEND CHIC
It’s Friday! What are you doing this weekend? But most importantly, what are you going to wear? Like most people in the world, I always look forward to the weekends. After working retail for years (which included lots of weekends and holidays), I have learned to...
5 Reasons to try Coveralls instead of Overalls
Have you noticed? Overalls are everywhere. More and more people are getting on board with this new/old trend and many are really pulling it off. Unfortunately, I am not going to be one of those people. Here is my thing with overalls. They are just NOT one of trends...
BARE LEGS AND BOOTIES!
Do you ever see a trend and think "that is super cute and I totally want to try it but...I'm not really sure if I can pull it off?" Well, sometimes even I get this feeling. But, one of the things I love about fashion is trying new styles...
Be a Metallic Maven
If you have only known me a short time, you might not know that I majored in Art History in college. Yep that's right. I know what you are thinking, "Interesting choice Abby. What are you going to do with that?" It probably wasn't the most conventional major but that...
Taylor Swift and the Launch of my Blog!!!
So tonight was Taylor Swift. It was uhmazing. I am so lucky that I have an older sister and a best friend that love her or I probably wouldn't have gone. I can't even believe I didn't realize how great it was going to be...but it totally was. I think Taylor might be...
Spring shopping Tips
When a field editor from ThisisKC.com approached me about doing a feature, I was like ummm YES! With the weather FINALLY warming up in lovely KC, people are itching to shop for fun, new, bright spring wardrobes. But...before you go shopping here some insider...
AWW for HERLIFE KC: September
Here are my previous posts for HerLife Magazine during the month of September. Enjoy! [pdf-embedder...
AWW for HERLIFE KC: August
My time as a fashion blogger for HerLifeKC has come to an end. In honor of my time with them, I want to share the blogs I have written for them over the years. As we get into the full swing of Fall, I thought it would be a great time to share my Back to School and Fall trends posts from the last several years. I hope you enjoy!
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