Rebecca Mielke

What to wear when losing weight is one of those questions that brings up so much more than just clothing choices. If you’ve ever told yourself you’ll buy nice clothes “when you reach your goal weight,” you’ve fallen victim to one of diet culture’s most harmful lies. In last week’s article, we talked about how […]

What comes to mind when you think of self-care for moms? What if I told you it doesn’t have to be bubble baths and spa days, but there’s a hidden form of self-care happening right in your closet every morning? For me, realizing that getting dressed was self-care was a gradual awakening. I kept seeing

Most people think a style system will tell them what to wear. But recently I found one that reveals something missing from style advice: how your brain processes sensory information. Today, we’re diving into Rita’s Style Keys, what it really shows you about yourself, and why understanding your sensory processing pattern is the key to

Today we’re diving into what made Suzanne Caygill and the color system she developed so revolutionary. Most people think seasonal color analysis is about matching warm or cool undertones to your skin. But Caygill discovered something much deeper—how the right colors make you look more like yourself. We’ll explore how if you are a Spring,

Today we’re exploring when and why buying duplicate wardrobe staple pieces isn’t just smart—it’s strategic. Most style experts will tell you to invest in variety, to make every piece in your wardrobe a statement. But what if that advice is keeping you from building a wardrobe that actually works for your real life? Why Stylists

What is the link between personality and style? So many people, by “people” I mean stylists, focus on what effect someone wants to create with their outfit. But it’s another case where there is a more direct way to the same outcome: dressing as yourself. In this article, I’m talking about one of the most

Have you ever wondered whether Maslow’s hierarchy applies to style psychology? Let me tell you a story … Maybe fifteen years ago, I was taking a nonverbal communication class at university. For an enhancement project, three friends and I dressed as people experiencing homelessness and went into stores at the fancy mall downtown. We changed

Have you discovered your Style Roots but something still feels off? Download the free Guide to Design Psychology to discover the link between Style Roots, design archetypes, and Jungian cognitive functions. You know that feeling when you encounter a style, or other typing system and you can see yourself in every type? How am I

When summer temperatures climb, many of us wonder: are sleeveless tops business casual? In this article, I’m exploring that question that’s brought so many women here to my blog. I’ll share my experience wearing sleeveless to a client meeting during a heatwave, and offer practical considerations, including insights from Myers-Briggs and Jungian cognitive functions, to

Have you considered a personal work uniform? Do you know anyone who always looks put-together, even though they’re wearing essentially the same outfit every day? Today, I’m going to show you how to create your own signature uniform based on your unique body design. You’ll learn the three key elements that determine which silhouettes will