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Car is packed to the ceiling with a #fashionshow ! #dressforsuccess show at #gracecollege tonight! #kathyfriendstylist #fashionshowproducer #styleandimageinstitute #wardrobestylist

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Models Wanted!

It’s that time of year when I start searching for models for fashion shows. The first Model Call will be for the Goodwill Little Black Dress Fashion Show & Boutique in South Bend the end of April.

YOU MUST ATTEND ONE OF THESE OPEN

CALLS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS SHOW. 

For more details about the show or to purchase tickets, please visit: goodwillfashionshow.com

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Goodwill Ambush Makeover - Rachel

Rachel is a typical 30-something Mom. She has spent so much time over the past few years being a Mom, she's forgotten what her style is. She wants to look cute and sassy, but it seems the things she adds to her wardrobe only add to the confusion. Random shopping has caused her to spend a lot of money, and end up with a closet full of clothes she doesn't like. We took Rachel through a very simple process of figuring out what her style is, and creating a great outfit at a Michiana Goodwill Store...for a fraction of the price she had been spending on new outfits! See how we did it here!

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Ambush Style Makeover Winner - Joni!

Personal style is a funny thing. Once we think we have it all figured out, it changes. Why? According to our Fashion Guru, Kathy Friend - wardrobe stylist and image consultant, it is because we (as women) are always changing! Our personal style is simply an outward look at who we are as individuals. Our clothes tell the story of who we are. As our lives change, our story changes. For so many of us, our story and the image of our story (our clothes) don't always match. This is that fork-in-the road our first winner of the Goodwill Ambush Style Makeover found herself. See Joni's story below, and her amazing style transformation!

...and check back tomorrow for a FREE DOWNLOAD that will help YOU find YOUR style!

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Style Makeover - Sally

There seems to be a lot of buzz these days about this thing called a 'Capsule Wardrobe'. Apparently it is supposed to make your life infinitely easier. For those of you who have tried to implement this tactic into your wardrobe, you'll agree it can cause more stress than ease! 

What is a Capsule Wardrobe? This is simply a method of building a wardrobe. Using the right color palate (where everything goes together), a specific number of pieces are added to create limitless looks. Ideally, a 'Capsule Wardrobe" will have fewer number of clothes, with great number of outfits.

When our fashion team met Sally, this was her dilemma. She wondered how to create a Capsule Wardrobe and never again worry about what to wear.  

Our Head Fashion Guru, Kathy Friend has written several blog posts on this topic you might find helpful.   

HERE she shares how to build a Capsule Wardrobe   HERE she talks about the 50 pieces your closet needs And HERE she talks about 10 pieces you need for a week long vacation.

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This week's Style Makeover winner is Lisa.  She came to us with a wonderful style problem: how to dress for the holidays...on a budget...around a baby bump! We loved helping her find a great maternity outfit at one of the Goodwill of Michiana stores!  

Stay tuned for some tips and a FREE download style form on the top picks for dressing your baby bump!

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Want to get the winter dulls out of your wardrobe? Try a bow top!

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Wondering what to wear for Valentine’s Day? Here are some ideas...

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National commercial shoot today - #wardrobestylist representing @styleandimageinstitute with my new fav leggings from @evereveofficial by @spanx and a little zebra #animalprint just for fun. #ootd #instastyle #wiwt #work #kathyfriendstylist https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp1uCvFHO5W/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i8h5l9isqjp2

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Thrift Shop Makeover!

There seems to be a lot of buzz these days about this thing called a 'Capsule Wardrobe'. Apparently it is supposed to make your life infinitely easier. For those of you who have tried to implement this tactic into your wardrobe, you'll agree it can cause more stress than ease! 

What is a Capsule Wardrobe? This is simply a method of building a wardrobe. Using the right color palate (where everything goes together), a specific number of pieces are added to create limitless looks. Ideally, a 'Capsule Wardrobe" will have fewer number of clothes, with great number of outfits. When our fashion team met Sally, this was her dilemma. She wondered how to create a Capsule Wardrobe and never again worry about what to wear.  Check out this month's winner of the Goodwill Ambush Style Makeover! 

Our Head Fashion Guru, Kathy Friend has written several blog posts on this topic you might find helpful.   HERE she shares how to build a Capsule Wardrobe   HERE she talks about the 50 pieces your closet needs And HERE she talks about 10 pieces you need for a week long vacation.