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The resale market is bursting with new items. This is the perfect time to simplify your wardrobe and freshen up your closet by shopping the resale market!
Do you feel anxious thinking about getting out of casual clothes now that we are entering a new phase in the pandemic and gathering more in person?
Are you sick of your clothes even though you haven’t worn them in ages? Itching to add to your wardrobe but don’t know where to start?
Do you feel overwhelmed with shopping at the mall where all you see are current trends and colors that don’t appeal to you?
We are all ready for change. We don’t want to go back to the way things were but aren’t sure where we are going or what we will be doing. It’s the same when thinking about what is in our closets and what we might wear.
I usually prefer dressing up and wearing accessories. But I have embraced the simpler way of dressing and now need to assimilate it with my romantic style and budget. For years, I have scoured resale stores and consignment shops for my own closet, for friends, and for clients. I love finding unique pieces and getting a bargain! Scoring the perfect piece that fits well, is a flattering color, and meets the budget adds value to the closet and feels like winning the trifecta! One or two of those pieces can make all the difference in a tired closet.
This is the perfect time to start or restart the process of making some simple additions to your closet that will freshen it up without breaking the bank. There is no better time to look to the resale market than now. Many of us have found clothing that no longer works for us or have changed sizes. The people who used the time during quarantine to purge have flooded the resale shops and online boutiques with great clothing that may have never been worn and is still in tags.
My philosophy is that having fewer high-quality pieces is much better than having a closet full of clothes that rarely get worn. Creating a wardrobe starting with perfect neutrals, adding colorful basics and supplementing with a few interesting unique pieces can be easy especially when you know the colors that harmonize with your coloring and the styles that suit your personality. And when you do that, it can be fun, not a chore!
If you are looking to get your wardrobe updated simply, the place to start is with basics (shoes, pants, skirts, coats, belts) in your neutral – gray, taupe, white, stone, black, tan or browns depending on your coloring and seasonal tone. Then add 5-10 or so colorful basics – t-shirts, blouses, wraps, accessories, sweaters. If you can find a few interesting pieces in your colors and style to pull it all together, your wardrobe can feel brand new without a large investment.
As soon as you find a great piece, get rid of two that don’t work anymore. That is anything in the wrong color, that doesn’t fit quite right, feels uncomfortable, or you are so sick of you can’t imagine ever wanting to wear it again.
Because I believe so strongly in matching the right clothing to the right person, simplifying life and eliminating waste, I created a new and gently used online clothing store offering clothing in all colors, styles and sizes. The Indigo Tones online clothing store evolved from an extremely successful charity clothing exchange. It was clear the attendees were eager to pass along great buys that didn’t work for them while finding new treasures without spending a dime. Getting gorgeous clothing to the right person so they can both look gorgeous is the goal!
I was honored to be interviewed in this article by Forbes this past year about the resale market and the Indigo Tones online shop and am excited to share it with you!
“I think it is truly ingenious selling 12 season accurately colour-coded clothes and other items on your website!” Jenni, Light Spring Online Shopper, Australia
If you find that you have purged your closet and have special pieces that you would like to consign, check out local Rochester, NY resale shops like Lu’s Back Door or Panache Vintage Consignment Boutique.
We also take donations at Indigo Tones for anyone who wants to be sure that quality clothing in excellent condition will get to the perfect person. All clothing on the Indigo Tones online resale shop is carefully selected for each of the 12 Season personal color harmony tones and is organized by style personality so you can rest assured it finds its way home!
Contact Kerry to donate.
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I am thrilled to introduce you to my friend, colleague and dreamwork mentor, Warm Spring Kristina Hutch Matthews. Kristina is an artist, writer, animal lover, healing arts practitioner and so much more! Her mother is also an accomplished and prolific artist and together they run the Penfield Arts Center.
We immediately clicked when we met and I was excited to give her a color analysis given her natural talent for all things aesthetic. I wasn't surprised to see her closet immediately following the analysis was filled with muted colors. That is typical these days, especially for those with a creative style. But, I was shocked to see her closet a few months ago. She has completely transformed it from the dusty colors of the past to lighter and brighter colors focused especially on the warmth of Warm Spring. She has learned that the golden browns of her hair and eyes work perfectly as neutrals replacing blacks and grays.
Over the years, I have utilized many personal development tools but it was Kristina's dreamwork class that has given me the most incredible AHA moments. I thought the class would be fun and interesting and help me understand why I saw a whale or something like that but dreamwork is so much more!! Kristina has a talent for giving feedback and fresh insight into a situation that may be challenging or lingering from the past. My understanding of how to remember and process dreams has truly been life changing and transformative. Kristina has brought so much color into my life! Read more about her journey with her artistry and healing practices as well as her personal color journey in this month's blog:
What fun to introduce the incredibly colorful Bright Spring, Natalie Rae Dickerson! I met Natalie when she was in the process of taking over the fabulous fine clothing store, Panache Consignment from my client and colleague Joan Lincoln. Meeting Natalie was like a burst of fresh air. She radiated warmth and vibrancy and was very game to learn more about what colors would be ideal for her. It was no surprise that she absolutely popped in the bright colors and that she jumped right in head first into wearing them. Every time I pop in to the shop, she is shining in some new combination of her colors. She redesigned the store to be organized by color and I find it so easy to find colors for myself and my clients. Read more about her international journey in the world of fashion and color in this month's blog.
It is a thrill to introduce you to Bright Winter, Bianca Calascibetta founder of UCO, a creative marketing firm. When she enthusiastically called me to schedule a color analysis after seeing another client of mine looking pulled together, I knew I had to get her in for a consultation asap. Her excitement was infectious and it only increased when she saw herself in her colors and out of the drab bronzers and muddy cosmetics she had been wearing. Her BRIGHT personality and dramatic but romantic style suited the bold, saturated colors. When I had the pleasure of helping her edit her closet, I could see that she was used to toning herself down with dull colors so that she didn't stand out. How refreshing to see her in colors and styles that suit her personality and coloring. The affect is harmonious and draws you in. Learn more about her experience and unique insights in this month's blog.
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