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📬 New issue of Inside The Closet!
It’s prime celebration season for many people, and that can look like parties with coworkers or friends, family gatherings and gift exchanges, or even some time off from work with travel!
We won’t assume that the dress code isn’t holiday pajamas or ugly sweaters, but we’ll also be crafting 5 holiday style tips to keep you merry, bright, and… comfortable?? That’s right!
Get access to our digital closet of holiday inspiration for FREE! 👇
📬 New issue of Inside The Closet!
Looking for unique gift ideas this holiday season? Our newsletter subscribers have access to a list of great gift ideas for the whole family.
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📬 New issue of Inside The Closet!
Depending on your friend group and celebration style, Friendsgiving may look casual or fall formal.
Our subscriber exclusive catalog offers FREE Friendsgiving Fashion you can buy right now! 👇
🍿 New YouTube Video!
Creating my D&D “Werebunny” in the Sims 4
What happens when you combine a Harengon and a Werewolf? You get a Werebunny! Sounds cute, but it’s basically a killer rabbit! 🐺🐰
While I couldn’t recreate the Harengon side of my D&D 5E character, I was able to make the Werewolf using the Sims 4 Werewolf expansion pack. What hybrid werewolf creature do you think would be fun to play as?
🛍️ New Style Showcase!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023
⌚️ Time: 11 AM to 3 PM ET
🧭 Location: M&C Clothing and Gifts
📍 Address: 135 NH-101A, Amherst, NH 03031
Get ready to sleigh your holiday style and join us at our favorite local consignment store, M&C Clothing and Gifts, for a festive complimentary styling event!
🍿 New YouTube Video!
Barbie Super Sports Gameplay
I’m returning for another Barbie gameplay session, but with a game I didn’t own growing up, Barbie Super Sports!
This was more for testing out how the rollerskating and snowboarding controls worked as opposed to any sort of progression in gameplay, so I’m hoping to try another round in the future!
🍿 New YouTube Video!
Barbie Beach Vacation PC Gameplay
Join me as I relive my youth by playing some classic Barbie games for PC!
This full gameplay for Barbie Beach Vacation was about 45 minutes, and that was with me pausing to comment every once in a while about the late 90s/early 2000s fashion inspiration.
🍿 New YouTube Video!
Style tips for content creators and photoshoot days
I had so much fun being part of this creative panel and sharing some personal fashion styling tips for content creation and photoshoot sessions!
Enjoy using these style tips to help you plan a content-batching day or a photoshoot with multiple looks!
🍿 New YouTube Video!
Dungeons and Dragons character creation for Ron Virago
We all remember our very first Dungeons and Dragons character fondly – no matter if we played them well or not! In this video, I recreate my swashbuckler rogue using the Sims 4 character creation mode!
🤦 Note: I fully own my rookie mistake of not backing up my game saves and losing some of my creations because of it – not my proudest moment…
🍿 New YouTube Video!
It’s fine, but is it really?
Apparently, I have a habit of saying “it’s fine”, even when it’s clearly not…like when your entire Sims 4 game gets wiped during an update including the custom D&D characters you’d been working on.
🍿 New YouTube Video!
The Sims 4 Dungeons and Dragons character creation for Althea
🪄 Bringing one of my D&D characters to life by using the Sims 4 and character creation mode! If only I had remembered I had the Sims Realm of Magic expansion pack BEFORE creating the entire look…
What can I say, wizards can be a little extra! – or at least in my Dungeons and Dragons campaigns they have been!
🍿 New YouTube Video!
The Sims 4: designing a house
I’ve created myself in the Sims 4, but now I need a place for my sim to live! Time to start designing, decorating, and replacing those flammable objects… 🔥
🍿 New YouTube Video!
The Sims 4: Creating myself
Is there a better way to start your character creation adventure in the Sims than by creating yourself? I think not!
Unless you’re a recovering perfectionist trying to make your sim as realistic as possible…then it may take you a while… also known as… this took me a while.
🍿 New YouTube Video!
2 minutes of dog distractions
Does anyone else’s pet decide the best time to run around is while you’re recording?
⭐️ Featuring the sounds and tippy-tap-toes of my very loveable but equally energetic rescue pup, Yasha.
🍿 New YouTube Video!
Meal-prep for your closet
If you’re someone who meal preps, you know that the goal is to give yourself more time later by prepping, cooking, and batching your meals all at once.
But did you know the same idea can be applied to your wardrobe? In this video, I’ll review 3 steps to help you “meal prep your closet” and ways to start preparing your outfits for the week ahead!
🍿 New YouTube Video!
Welcome to Vostra Moda
So I did a thing. Welcome to Vostra Moda on YouTube!
Expect all things nerdy and geeky with a healthy dose of style and fashion fun — I’m so excited to see what our community can bring to this corner of the internet.
Q: What does pride month mean to you?
A: Celebrating of queer joy and how far we have come. Also, a time to speak up and continue fighting for the queer community! A time to really learn about queer history. A time to be in queer community and celebrate a little bit extra.
Q: What does confidence mean to you?
A: Feeling secure within yourself and your body. Insecurities root from something that has happened. When we can become secure, we become confident.
Q: Where can our supporters find you?
Q: What is the biggest lesson you have learned about yourself since starting your business?
A: There are A LOT of moving parts when starting a business. Figure out the best way to stay organized that works for you. I am still trying to figure this out for myself honestly.
Q: What is your favorite part about working with/supporting your clients/audience?
A: Hearing the testimonies from folks that have used my map/page. I recently received a message from someone that said their partner and themselves are planning a cross-country road trip that they would have never done before until they found the EIQ map.
Q: If you could go back in time and give yourself any advice during the first year of business, what would it be?
A: Continue to ask questions to people that can help you. As well, be easy on yourself. It’s exhausting! Also don’t forget why you are doing this. ❤️
When did you create your business, and what inspired you to start?
A: January 2nd, 2022. After attending Brave Trails (a queer youth leadership camp), I wanted to create that euphoric experience that you feel at Brave Trails.
That feeling where you can be your full authentic self. As people look locally or travel the world, I wanted to create something that would allow them to be their full authentic selves.
I hope that the queer-owned businesses on our map will provide a safer space for folks. I also think about the queer youth and when I was in high school. I wish I knew of a queer-owned coffee shop that I could sit at (out or not) and see queer people exist and work.
Q: What is your business/service?
A: Everywhere Is Queer is a worldwide map of queer-owned businesses. We use our platforms to highlight and uplift the voices of queer-owned businesses!
Q: What is your favorite activity when you aren’t working?
A: Table tennis, paddle boarding, biking, and eating food with good people
Q: What is a personal favorite quote?
“When they go low, we go high”
— Michelle Obama
I’m excited to not only be sharing a fantastic resource but one that I’ve been going on about since I first discovered them last year! I’ve shared about them a few times, but can’t wait to dive a little deeper into “Everywhere Is Queer” with founder, Charlie Sprinkman (he/they)!
Let’s step in! 👇
🎙️ New Style Spotlight!
In this episode of The Mill, Bri White of Vostra Moda, and host, Mill & Co, talk about the power of fashion in self-expression and identity during Pride Month.
👉 Check it out: The Mill
Last thoughts 💭
“You can’t stop change anymore than you stop the suns from setting.”
— Shmi Skywalker, Star Wars, Episode 1, The Phantom Menace
Q: What does confidence mean to you?
Q: Where can our supporters find you?
A: What is the biggest lesson you have learned about yourself since starting your business?
Q:What is your favorite part about working with/supporting your specific clients?
A: I love seeing the successes and helping them learn from the lessons of failure. Failure is a part of learning. Once a client is able to learn a few lessons, the growth is amazing.
Q: If you could give any new business owners advice during the first year of owning/starting their business, what would it be?
A: Invest in yourself – no one will invest in you, your business or opportunity, until you do. Surround yourself with people who support you and challenge you. Join a mastermind or group coaching program, hire a coach/strategist, outsource what you dislike doing in business.
Q: What was important for you professionally as you were building your business?
A: Reconnecting with my passions and my abilities to connect people
Q:What was important for you personally as you were building your business?
A: Harmony of family and business.
Q: What inspired you to start this specific business venture?
A: I was introduced to neuro-linguisting programming in early 2019 during what I thought was a sales training – to help me grow my sales pipeline.
During the training, I realized I was naturally good at helping people uncover their passions, super skills and turn those skills into money or profits in business and life. Turns out I had been doing it for years… so the transition to helping people as a business was built.
Q: When did you create your business?
A: November 2019, rebranding after 2 years not knowing what the brand should be… so technically October 2017
Q: What is your business or service?
Q: What is your favorite activity when you aren’t working?
A: Racing cars, driving on a closed circuit testing my skills, or simply being at the track supporting activities with race cars.
Q: What is a personal favorite quote?
“When written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters. One represents danger. One represents opportunity.”
— John F Kennedy
“Stop complaining about the results you didn’t get, from the work you didn’t do.”
— Someone smart
It’s been a bit since we’ve had a guest for our interview feature, so I’m thrilled to introduce you to my friend and fellow business owner, Krista Crotty, the “Business Crew Chief” for Velocity Business Strategists.
Let’s step in! 👇
Last thoughts 💭
“Be enough for yourself first. The rest of the world can wait.”
— Someone
Q: What does confidence mean to you?
A: Being able to stand tall in a room and take up space. Doesn’t mean you have to be the loudest or most bubbly person. It means you know you belong and you can do the tough work even when it’s scary.
Q: Where can our community find you?
Q: What is the biggest lesson you have learned about yourself since starting your business?
A: I need structure. I need to be able to inject fun and freedom into my work. The problem I run into is that it can get chaotic if I don’t create “To Do” lists and schedule reminders.
Q: What is your favorite part about supporting your clients?
A: Seeing the “click” in a client’s eyes when they finally see that it’s possible to feel sexy, confident, gorgeous, and even powerful in their clothes.
Q: What advice can you give new and growing small business owners?
A: Roll with the punches and give yourself some grace. You’re going to fall on your face and make many mistakes and it’s all going to be okay. They are all chances to learn, grow and come back stronger.
Q: What is most important for you and your business?
A: To have fun and keep it flexible. I need to be able to pivot and choose my own adventure each day. Those things can easily be lost when building a business so they have been a big focus for me.
Q: What inspired your business?
A: I’ve loved styling but felt constrained by brands and I really wanted to show other women that it doesn’t matter your size, age, or shape you deserve to look and feel great.
Q: When did you create your business?
A: I’ve been styling for a long time, but I decided to make the leap into my own business back in late 2021
Q: What is your business?
A: KLV Styling, Branding and Personal Stylist in Boston
Q: What are 3 fun facts about you?
I love…
Q: What is a personal favorite quote?
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”
— Wayne Gretzkey
“Done is better than Perfect”
— Someone
Maybe more a mantra, but effective in getting goals accomplished
I know from experience how important it is to feel comfortable and confident, and that clothing can be a great tool to help. Which is why I’m excited to introduce our guest, my friend and fellow stylist, Kerilynn Vigneau of KLV Styling to share her journey!
Let’s step in! 👇
🎙️ New Style Spotlight!
In this episode of Your Work Block, Bri White of Vostra Moda, and host, Raef Granger, talk about the concept of “standing in your power”.
👉 Check it out: Your Work Block
Last thoughts 💭
“Be the person who makes everybody feel like somebody.”
— Someone
Q: What does confidence mean to you?
A: Confidence is trusting in yourself which often comes from feeling safe and supported by people who see the real you!
Q: What is the biggest lesson you have learned about yourself since starting your business?
A: I am more organized than I give myself credit for 🙂
Q: What is your favorite part about supporting your clients?
A: I Love when my clients start to speak or sing with the confidence that comes from finally feeling their true value.
Q: What advice can you give new and growing small business owners?
Q: What is most important for you and your business?
A: Integrity, inclusion, and fun are my priorities always!
Q: What inspired your business?
A: Divine inspiration. I asked for a sign on how to do more with music then the thought to do a singing workshop for adults came into my mind. I wasn’t keen at first as I wanted to perform more, but I followed my intuition and it’s been amazing.
Q: What is your business?
A: Voice coaching for speaking, singing, and soul expression.
Q: What is your favorite activity when you aren’t working?
A: Walking in Nature, Recording new songs, Watching Sci-Fi TV series!
Q: What is a personal favorite quote?
“No one gets left behind”
– Denise Bendl, Healer
Our guest today is Aideen Ni Riada, an amazing voice coach who I had the pleasure of connecting with late last year and experiencing some of her work for myself! I learned SO much from my session with her and am excited to share our interview with you all!
Let’s step in! 👇
🎙️ New Style Spotlight!
In this episode of Biz on the Brain, Bri White of Vostra Moda, and host, Annemarie Strehl, talk about fashion as a form of self-expression.
👉 Check it out: Biz on the Brain
Last thoughts 💭
“Life’s not about expecting, hoping, and wishing, it’s about doing, being, and becoming.”
– Mike Dooley
Q: What does confidence mean to you?
A: Confidence is the joy in knowing you are a miracle in motion, just by being here. When we show up to our daily life fully blessing ourselves in our own unconditional self-love and acceptance, we inspire others to do the same.
Q: Where can our community find you?
Q: What is the biggest lesson you have learned about yourself since starting your business?
A: Boxing your dreams is totally limiting; being willing to expand and dream bigger, even when it feels scary, is one of the biggest gifts we can give to our souls and to humanity.
Q: What is your favorite part about supporting your clients?
A: I love the Japanese concept of kintsugi, which uses gold to repair an item. Instead of appearing perfect by concealing cracks, we honor our experiences to make us the wholest and wisest versions of ourselves.
Q: What advice can you give new and growing small business owners?
A: Starting a business will have moments where you can get down on yourself for not reaching certain goals, so give yourself the gift of mindful self-compassion and treat yourself as you would a dear friend.
Q: What is most important for you and your business?
A: Every morning, I make space to listen to my highest spiritual guidance to explore how I can best serve that day and build an enduring legacy of love.
Q: What inspired your business?
A: I always felt called to interior design, and one summer day my intuition told me loud and clear: help others honor and recognize the sacred connection between mind, body, spirit, and space. That’s when I began exploring the world of feng shui.
Q: What is your business?
A: One Light Interiors is an intuitive interior design firm that supports heart-centered professionals in creating a space that uniquely expresses their soul through modern feng shui and biophilic design.
Q: What are 3 fun facts about you?
Q: What is a personal favorite quote?
“Everything is figureoutable.”
– Marie Forleo
Our guest today is Natalie LaBonte owner of One Light Interiors. She helps folks create their ideal interior space through modern feng shui and design.
Let’s step in! 👇
📣 Fresh off the press!
Canvas Rebel interviews personal stylist Bri White of Vostra Moda, asking interesting questions about Vostra Moda and more personal questions as well.
👉 Check it out: Canvas Rebel
Last thoughts 💭
“Forward is a pace. Keep moving in the right direction. It doesn’t matter how long it takes. You are only in a race with yourself.”
– Rachel Hollis
Q: What does confidence mean to you?
A: Belief in oneself & how you make others feel around you.
Q: Where can our community find you?
Q: What is the biggest lesson you have learned about yourself since starting your business?
A: Knowing my worth.
Q: What is your favorite part about working with/supporting your specific clients?
A: I love meeting new people! I truly don’t take it lightly that they allow me to work in their homes.
Q: If you could go back in time and give yourself any advice during the first year of owning (or starting) your business, what would it be?
A: Trust the process
Q: What was important for you personally and professionally as you were building your business?
Q: Why was it important for you to start this business?
A: I wanted to provide a service that would make others’ lives easier and less stressful. Helping others to relax and enjoy their homes is the main goal.
Q: What is your business, when did you create your business, and what inspired you to start this specific business venture?
A: Simplify By Lauren specializes in home/business organization and décor. I found that this was something I always loved doing for family and friends.
Q: What is your favorite activity when you aren’t working?
A: I love thrifting, spending time with my family and friends (proud auntie), and working out
Q: What is a personal favorite quote?
“Strive not be a success, but rather to be of value”
— Albert Einstein
Our guest today is Lauren McCall of Simplify By Lauren! She helps people simplify what they already have and keep it all organized!
Let’s step in! 👇
📣 Fresh off the press!
Shoutout Miami interviews personal stylist Bri White of Vostra Moda, asking interesting questions about Vostra Moda and more personal questions as well.
👉 Check it out: Shoutout Miami
Last thoughts 💭
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”
– Maya Angelou
Q: What does confidence mean to you?
A: Fully embodying that YOU are powerful – YOU are the one – YOU can be trusted in what you desire. It is also an attitude – it is feeling SO good in yourself and your skin and knowing who you are! THAT turns heads more than any great outfit!
Q: Where can our community find you?
@KateTaylorStylist on most of the things!
Instagram is the best place to find me. If you want even MORE – join our mailing list! You can also check out my website and check me out on TIKTOK (@katetaylorstylist)!!!
Q: What is the biggest lesson you have learned about yourself since starting your business?
A: That I’m SO much stronger than I used to think and that I can literally manifest anything – including DREAMBOAT style clients, students, and a ROCKSTAR team.
Q: What is your favorite part about supporting your clients?
A: The best part is the IMPACT they make and the lives they are change once they fully show up as their authentic selves.