Rebecca Mielke

What if I told you your personal identity is your gift to the world. Would you laugh? Well, here’s what I mean: according to Jamie Winship, your identity is your gift to the world. No one else can bring the gift you can in the truth of who you are. But here’s the problem: if […]

Why beauty matters is not a question most people take seriously. We’ve been trained to think beauty is superficial, frivolous, maybe even a little vain. Caring about how things look feels like it shouldn’t be a priority when there are real problems to solve in the world. But what if that entire framework is wrong?

Self-discovery matters, whether your motivation is spiritual growth, making better decisions, or showing up authentically so your contributions can happen. For me personally, the more I understand myself, the more I understand God. But whatever drives your interest in knowing yourself better, the path you take makes all the difference in whether you’ll actually follow

How many clothes do I need? This question hits differently depending on where you are. Maybe you’re changing careers. Maybe you’ve had a major life change. I had a client whose house burned down and had to start over with nothing. Or maybe you’re staring at a closet that technically has clothes, but nothing works

SUMMARY: This article explores how your signature style naturally evolves throughout your life as you grow, mature, and integrate different aspects of your personality. Learn five legitimate reasons your authentic style should change, from personality development to visual culture shifts to lifestyle transitions, plus when your style doesn’t need to evolve. Your signature style should

What if Personal Style Isn’t Frivolous? Personal style gets dismissed as superficial all the time. I hear it constantly. “I shouldn’t spend money on clothes when there are more important things.” Or “figuring out what to wear seems so trivial compared to everything else I need to do.” But here’s what I want you to

Seeing beauty in what you’re naturally drawn to isn’t just pleasant—it’s the anchor for authentic style. Last week I shared what my mentor Carla Mathis taught me about visual favorites and aesthetic preference. Today I’m telling you how I took that wisdom and created The Aesthetic Mirror, a process that helps women discover their style

Summary: This episode explores how artistic principles reveal your individual style through the wisdom of Carla Mathis, who discovered that what people love aesthetically is what looks like them. Learn about the “visual favorites” method and how aesthetic preference connects directly to authentic personal style. Understanding your individual style starts with recognizing what you already

The Discovery That Changed My Thinking About Wardrobe Budgets Way back when I was a mom of littles, way before I had heard of generational theory, I quit the job I loved to stay home with the kids. I wouldn’t have said it this way at the time, but one of my strategies to make

Summary: This article explores how the art composition principle of foreground and background affects how you experience your wardrobe. Learn why the same outfit feels different in various settings and how to use art composition to make better wardrobe decisions across seasons, times of day, and indoor versus outdoor environments. Understanding art composition transforms how you