Certified Style Coach | Bliss & Bling Style & Beauty Blog

Apr 25
5 min

SUMMER 2023 MAKEUP TRENDS

As is typical this time of year, pastel shades in a variety of hues are going to make a resurgence. The difference this season is that...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Mar 22
3 min

RESCUE MY WARDROBE, PLEASE!

One of the most common things I hear from clients is that their closet is bursting and they're afraid to go shopping because they know...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Jan 15
4 min

RESORT 2023 STYLE INSPIRATION

The holiday season may be behind us but winter definitely isn't! We need to get away and it better be somewhere hot and dry! Is our...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Nov 3, 2022
4 min

HOLIDAY GIFTS OF BLISS

It's been a difficult year coming out of a pandemic and recent talks about a recession are not helping matters whatsoever! The holiday...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Aug 29, 2022
6 min

PRE-FALL 2022 FASHION PREVIEW

No one wants to admit the "F" word is just around the corner but it's actually the season lovers of fashion do the most shopping. If...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Jul 25, 2022
5 min

STYLING THE MOTHER-OF-THE-BRIDE

The Mother-of-the-Bride is the matriarch of the wedding in many cultures, and of paramount importance when no wedding planner has been...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Jun 14, 2022
3 min

THE COASTAL GRANDMOTHER TREND

It's the latest fashion trend, originally coined by TikTok influencer Lex Nicoleta. She is doing it and so can you! The Coastal...

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DESIGNERS TO SHOP FOR YOUR STYLE PERSONALITY

Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Apr 19, 2022
7 min

DESIGNERS TO SHOP FOR YOUR STYLE PERSONALITY

You know what your personal preferences are when it comes to fashion, but did you know those preferences can be classified under a...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Feb 16, 2022
4 min

SPRING/SUMMER 2022 FASHION FORECAST

I don't know about you but I'm ready for spring and everything that goes with it. Once the mood hits I'm ready for spring cleaning, and...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Feb 5, 2022
4 min

BREAKING DOWN IMPOSTER SYNDROME

"Imposter Syndrome" affects everyone at one time or another. It can be really frustrating and downright crippling when it prevents you...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Dec 1, 2021
4 min

GIFTS FOR THE DISCERNING

We all have that one friend or family member with discerning taste who is very challenging to satisfy. Maybe they are eccentric, or they...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Aug 27, 2021
5 min

FALL/WINTER 2021 FASHION INFLUENCERS

There are countless designers offering an amazing array of Fall and Winter Ready-to-Wear fashion all across the globe so it's really...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Jul 18, 2021
3 min

IF THE SHOE FITS

Shoes are by far the most prized possessions of fashion-conscious women. You only have to look at renown actress Sarah Jessica Parker to...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

May 27, 2021
3 min

A BIT ABOUT BAGS

There's no doubt about it. We women love our handbags! Next to shoes they're our favorite things to buy. It must be in our genes. The...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Jan 26, 2021
4 min

SPRING 2021 FASHION UPDATE

According to Marie Claire magazine, we will be seeing a plethora of florals, ruffles, mixed prints, skin-baring solids, feathers, and...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Life & Style Coach TM

Dec 29, 2020
2 min

HOPE FOR 2021

Every New Year it's the same story. We hope for a year that brings better results than before, but with all the heartache and financial...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Dec 5, 2020
4 min

GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING

Revised December 5, 2020 This time of year we are focused on finding the right gifts for people we know so we often forget about those we...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Nov 10, 2020
4 min

DIY Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is frequently used in spas and therapeutic massage clinics by practitioners who have the training, but when you are locked...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Life & Style Coach TM

Nov 2, 2020
3 min

FEELINGS MATTER

There has been so much talk in recent years about the "Law of Attraction" that many entrepreneurs have hijacked the concept and devised...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Oct 17, 2020
6 min

DETOX YOUR LIFE!

Most people believe the products on our drugstore and grocery shelves are safe. Why wouldn't they be? They wouldn't be selling them if...

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