In 2025, I started my own personal styling business so I wanted to share a quick read on how I actually go about shopping and styling each client.

Budget awareness

We don’t always set a hard number, but I get a clear sense of what feels comfortable so recommendations are realistic—not aspirational-only.

Age + lifestyle first

Age matters, but lifestyle matters more. I shop with your day-to-day life in mind—work, walking, school drop-off, social plans, all of it.

Continue reading HOW I ACTUALLY SHOP FOR & STYLE MY CLIENTS at Five Foot Nine.

I love the new year because it feels like a fresh start. That said, I also think it’s important to remember that you can begin again at any point — not just on January 1st. In 2026, I want to choose quality over quantity, in both relationships and material things. I want slower mornings and peaceful evenings. I want to romanticize my life, even when no one is watching. And I want to be okay with the idea that “success” doesn’t always mean more money or more status.

Continue reading AN ODE TO JANUARY at Five Foot Nine.

Holy moly guacamole, it’s been way too long since I’ve visited my OWN website and even longer since I last posted. It’s been a whirlwind the last, well, 2 years as I’ve navigated what I want to be when I grow up. I’ve toyed around with this website and becoming an “influencer” and while I still have those interests, it’s no secret that this little corner of the internet has been neglected. So, I apologize for that!

Continue reading I STARTED MY OWN PERSONAL STYLING BUSINESS! at Five Foot Nine.

Hey guys! It’s been an embarrassingly long time since I last posted here. Admittedly, I’ve felt a lack of purpose lately and so this little blog of mine has taken a back seat while I ponder the meaning of my life. Like, way back in the third row back seat. This isn’t a place I want to let go of, though, so I will do my best to post more frequently here.

I always say I love to to write – heck, it’s my dream job!

Continue reading WHY HAVEN’T I BEEN POSTING AS MUCH? at Five Foot Nine.

With every changing season, I like to clean out my closet and get rid of what no longer suits me, or what simply doesn’t fit anymore. But to make things less overwhelming, I’ve made a check list (see below) with various clothing categories that I’ll be tackling one at a time. This way, I can focus on a few categories per week without feeling burnout. I also think only having a few items to go through at a time will make me more excited to get started, and while it may take a few weeks, it’ll feel so good once it’s done.

Continue reading CLOSET CLEAN OUT CHECKLIST at Five Foot Nine.

Anybody else’s inbox full of Memorial Day sales already? Mine is! But in case you missed some, or want a better look at some of my favorite sales going on right now, take a look below*.

*While a lot of sales have already begun, I will try to update this list as new sales become available.

Abercrombie | 20% off almost everything

Aerie | 30-70% off sitewide

Athleta | up to 60% off select styles

Banana Republic | 30% off your purchase

Banana Republic Factory | 50-70% off sitewide

Everlane | 25% off sitewide

Faherty | 25% off (use code SUMMER25)

H&M | 20% off shorts & swim

J.Crew | 40% off sitewide

Levi’s | 30% off sitewide

Madewell | 25% off select styles, extra 25% off sale (use code LONGWEEKEND)

Mango | 30% off $230 or more (use code WEEKEND)

Old Navy | 50% off almost everything

Rails | 30% off (use code MDW2024)

Splendid | 40% off almost everything (use code LONGWKND)

Staud | up to 65% off sale items

Tommy John | 30% off $100+ (use code MDW30)

Veronica Beard | extra 20% off sale items (use code MDW2024)

Continue reading MEMORIAL DAY SALES 2024 at Five Foot Nine.

Welcome to a New Year… 2024, gosh that’s weird. I made my very first mood board back in 2022, never got around to making one in 2023, but am back at it in 2024. I have to admit that sometimes I get overwhelmed with creating a mood board for a new year because a lot of what I’m feeling or want to accomplish doesn’t always come with a pretty picture. But with the help of Pinterest and Canva, up above is what I’ve come up with for the new year ahead.

Continue reading 2024 MOOD BOARD at Five Foot Nine.

Happy Friday! Our little pup, Nana, is no surprise now but I thought she deserved her own spot on the blog. She’s a Mini Bernedoodle that we got from a breeder in Eugene, OR. She was born on November 25, 2022 and once she was 12 weeks, we had her stay with the breeder and enrolled her in a mini 4-week training. She was flown here and finally in our arms on February 17th!

Continue reading MEET NANA! at Five Foot Nine.

I have to say that one of my most asked questions — by friends, family, and you guys — is where I like to shop. It’s taken me 27 years to narrow down my favorite spots, and I’m still finding new brands I love! But I wanted to dedicate a spot on the blog for my favorite places to shop.

You might also like my favorite tall brands to shop, which I always keep posted on my homepage!

Continue reading MY FAVORITE PLACES TO SHOP at Five Foot Nine.

Last weekend I shared my overall favorite purchases of 2022, but today I’m narrowing it down to my favorite Amazon purchases from last year. When talking about the vast sea that is Amazon.com, I’m always all-ears to those who can narrow down their favorite finds for the rest of us. So let’s get started!

To shop, click directly on the product image, click on the product title, or use the widget at the bottom. 

Continue reading MY FAVORITE AMAZON PURCHASES OF 2022 at Five Foot Nine.