Hey friends! Here’s a little bit about me:
Knowing what to wear hasn’t come naturally, even though I was the little girl who spent her spare time drawing pages of outfits and poring over the Sears catalog creating complete wardrobes.
In the late ‘90s, I became super frustrated (as the hero likes to say, “frustrated with a cape”) when I couldn’t find a dress to wear to a wedding. Ultimately, since wearing jeans or going naked didn’t seem like an option, I chose something; then I felt so awkward in that dress that I put one of my suit jackets on over it.
I looked ridiculous!
After the wedding, I gave the dress to a friend and it was absolutely lovely on her! Why???
Lamenting to another friend about my wardrobe trauma, she recommended a library book: The Triumph of Individual Style by Carla Mathis, a college textbook which uses great works of art to illustrate using artistic principles in making clothing and image choices.
That was the beginning. Since that beginning, my desire to understand how women can discover and step confidently into their own best look has inspired me to research and discuss, innovate and systematize, and ultimately to study with Carla and become certified as a Personal Stylist.
Now I have a system based on knowledge, rather than preference, and I can work out from scratch what to wear. I know exactly why that dress was lovely on my friend and ridiculous on me. My instinct to throw on a fitted jacket was not all that far off.
The Space Between My Peers is a record of my journey. To begin your own journey to Signature Style with me as your guide, visit my other website: Signature Style Systems.
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Hi Rebecca. This is Masa. I used to work with Doug at Integrus. I think I met you just a few times in the office picnics a couple of times. It’s been a while since I left Integrus in 2019 to move to Portland, OR.
I’m so sorry for writing this message to you so late, but I just happened to learn your loving husband had passed in May. My sincere condolence.
I clearly remember Doug’s kindness to this foreign man who didn’t know anything about the U.S.. Integrus became my first job ever in the U.S.. Doug and I a team for some projects and he eventually became my mentor. I really loved and miss his witty jokes and sweetness. It was such fun to work together with him. It seems he enjoyed teaching me some weird American slangs. – I still use the words he taught me nowadays 🙂
I recall Vancouver, WA was the place Doug and you had met. I don’t know if you still have any connection with Vancouver or Portland, but please let me if you have a chance to stop by the area. I would like to see you sometimes again. – I will be thinking about you and Doug.
Please take care of yourself, and I hope you have a great New Year!