“I want to be Kelly.” – A Young Someone
When I don’t know something, I seek to find the answer. I don’t know about parenting, especially a boy, a 13 yr old boy. Reading the book, “Bringing up Boys” by Dr. Dobson and my eyes have widened, my brows have raised, and my understanding has enriched (thus I have an increase in patience!). ….While at breakfast the other morning, after Kelly said good-bye and left for work, a young someone said quietly and confidently, “How does he leave out so quietly?” “I want to be...
read moreDeja Vu: Uniquely Savvy Arrives to Client Home to Find We Did the Interior Design!
WAIT, WHAT? Uniquely Savvy does Interiors???? Such a fun story, had to share!!!! So I drove up to my new client’s place the other day and was like, “Uh…..this house is very familiar. Think this is the house where I did interior design for a builder!” When the door opened, this award winning yet very approachable CEO was super friendly saying, “I feel like we know each other already since we’ve talked so much on the phone!”…..That’s when I said, “Oh my gosh, I feel the same…..AND…..I think I designed this...
read moreI Am “The Chic & Versatile, Championing & Discerning Freedom Explorer”. Who Are You?
Happy Fashion Friday! My Personal Brand and Statement of Style Identity: “The Chic & Versatile, Championing & Discerning Freedom Explorer”. …What is yours? Kim supports and celebrates individuals in discovering their authentic self through “Living Your Truth” and Personal Brand coaching, AND creates wardrobes/personal style to align who a client is on the inside with how they look on the outside. Kim is a discerning and trusted advisor who knows how to ask the right questions and holds the space to truly champion...
read moreLeadership Conference w/Michael Tetteh of the John Maxwell Team: 10.10.14
Talkin’ vision, purpose, downloads, and leadership – the convo was pure fuel! …..Former Sounder, Michael Tetteh is a Coach and Speaker w/the John Maxwell Team. Join the conversation at the L2: Learn-Lead simulcast on October 10th. http://tinyurl.com/qdwc56s Championing YOU, Your Style, Brand & Confidence from the “Inside-Out”, Kim Desire more?yl Kim (Crumpler) Peterson is Founder of Uniquely Savvy, Inc and is a veteran Personal Style & Branding Coach, Wardrobe Stylist, J. Hilburn Custom Menswear Style...
read moreGracious Style Truth Sets Her Free!
This client was #CHAMPIONED as she experienced gracious truth while learning best practices to fit and flatter her unique shape. What a treat to see her eyes light up with AHAS! Shopping and dressing will now be effortless knowing her best necklines, shirt/jacket/sweater lengths and styles, pant/dress/skirt styles and more. ….Because it’s not enough to know just about silhouettes, she also learned her best fabrics and patterns to embrace as well! …The very next day I got an email that she confidently shopped for a special...
read moreHer Confidence Was CHAMPIONED from the Inside-Out Because Someone 1st CHAMPIONED Me!
To be CHAMPIONED for this lovely client attending her 50th class reunion meant: WOW, Kim! You *listened* to exactly what I wanted and found it! AND because of you my outing to my reunion will be even more fun. I am going to feel good wearing that jacket (and love that sophisticated charcoal gray)!” Spontaneously pulling aside additional fall pieces that will mix beautifully into her existing wardrobe. Bringing shoes and accessory options into the dressing room so she could relax and didn’t have to run...
read moreFrom Domestic Violence to Uniquely Savvy
Happy Fashion Friday!!!…. I’m a firm believer that you can only look as beautiful, confident, and free on the outside as you are on the inside. I know, sounds like hard work, right? But with one choice-at-a-time we can become more of who we were fashioned to be! Passionate about getting this message out, shame in sharing some of my personal story continues to erode away and I was honored to interview with Julaine Smith of “Loving God & Making Money ” on *Sep 8* (http://tinyurl.com/nlyw2qh). …Listen in for the inside...
read moreMy Lessons Learned As a New Mama: First Day of School
(From Last Week: First Day of School) First day of school: Dropped D off and my throat was tight, tears were unexpected. I got a handsome & beaming pic, but I’m not allowed to share . ….In its place is what I saw in the counselor’s office: Imagine, wish, soar. Character….Pass it on.I think my throat is tight because we only had since Friday to shift focus, priorities, learn the school, get registered, and connect all the dots the best we could. Our choice was to stay present to the shift and get ‘er done so D could...
read moreMy Family Grew Overnight…We Couldn’t Be Happier!!!
The Peterson Family IT’S OFFICIAL!!!….Plane ticket canceled, Damariea gets to stay and makes our family more complete! Impressed with D’s self-advocacy and vision for his future! …We are beyond blessed, XOXO Championing YOU…YOUR STYLE, BRAND, AND CONFIDENCE from the “Inside-Out”, Kim Desire more?yl Kim (Crumpler) Peterson is Founder of Uniquely Savvy, Inc and is a veteran Personal Style & Branding Coach, Wardrobe Stylist, J. Hilburn Custom Menswear Style Consultant, Co-author, and Speaker. With a...
read moreJoin Us Monday (3-4 PM): Radio Interview with Kim Peterson & Julaine Smith
Tomorrow: Join us for my interview (3-4PM) on “Loving God & Making Money”, a faith based program where host Julaine Smith creates a space for discussing what it looks like when “faith meets work”. Julaine interviews guests and offers insights on what it takes to build generous companies and profitable careers that make a difference. Our focus tomorrow will be on: *My journey of transformation “from the inside out” which led to founding Uniquely Savvy *Dealing with the threat of failure *Breaking through lies &...
read more“Personal branding is what people say about you after you leave the room.” – Jeff Bezos
…Personal Branding: August’s Hot Topic So what about Personal Branding?! Jeff Bezos said, “Personal branding is what people say about you after you leave the room.” Personal Branding is foundational to Uniquely Savvy’s style/branding services (http://tinyurl.com/qzl3qjp). It’s all about a conscious connection between who you are, your unique value proposition, contribution/story and how you show up in the world on the the inside & out. It’s about giving yourself permission to be authentically who you...
read moreHis Name Means Fearless. His Visual Brand & Wardrobe Follow!
Worked with a snappy casual Marketing Consultant & Speaker’s Coach on a 2.5 HR fast track tonight. Here’s his initial *WHY*:”…My goal is to look like what my clients are paying for.” Before we shopped, when we were finalizing his Personal Brand & Style Statement and he said….”You know what it is? I’m ready to be what my name means.” I said, “What is that?”He then wrote out his birth name which means “FEARLESS”. We changed his statement to more accurately reflect...
read moreClients Bring it Out in Me!… “For a guy who doesn’t really like to shop, Kim makes it fun!”
This is a very casual individual who simply wanted to affordably upgrade with subtle “modern” details, better quality and better fit. Switching up minor style elements (fit, color, shoes) are EASY WINS & quickly begin to make a difference with which you can build upon! TIP: Dark denim in any silhouette will put you on the style map in seconds sharp! That said, in just a couple of hours we created several mix and match fun, versatile & casual outfits: Denim, shorts, plaid shirts, dress shirts, a few date...
read moreBecause You Asked: What I Wore…
“The Chic, Versatile & Discerning Freedom Explorer & Champion of People” embodies my personal brand! Over the last several months and again several times over this last week, I have been asked “Will you show more of your outfits?”…… For now, because you asked here’s what I wore to give a presentation on Personal Style & Branding. I added in another layer with this tree of life pendant that my bestie sent me for my birthday! Candidly, three things pop up re posting more of...
read moreWhat Happened – He Looked That Sharp!
….Tried to capture the action in real time – it was hilarious! …Here’s what I got! Steve Dellario (top left) is a seasoned mortgage banker at Colbalt Mortgage and likes to look sharp in suits and exquisite shirts….He wore his new custom J Hilburn shirt to our meeting & the guys literally went grabbing, tugging, and checkin’ it out for fit and style! Leo Novsky, a speaker’s coach, wears J Hilburns’s magnetic collar stays to polish his public speaking presence and immediately noticed Steve’s...
read moreFar from “AFTER, Yet Small Tweaks Go a Long Way!
Pure joy celebrating this “confident, creative and effortless classic today!” We shopped together, but the biggest value I believe was in learning “the rules & freedoms” for dressing her shape via the Style GPS! The details of silhouette/hems lengths, fabric weight, pattern scale, and placement of pockets, buttons, etc make all the difference! …Even the shape of shoes and accessories will be considered to pull this look together…..Yay, celebrating! Ps. We have the layering tank...
read moreDoes El Natural Win the Race?
Piggy backing on an earlier hair post: The hair (and face) Mr. Peterson loves – all natural. Loves it so much I’m going to skip seeing my hair stylist for a bit!!! Do you like your hair and make-up “natural” or polished up…..or both? Happy Fashion & Freedom Friday -off to shop at The Rack! Championing YOU…YOUR STYLE, BRAND, AND CONFIDENCE from the “Inside-Out”, Kim Desire more? Kim (Crumpler) Peterson is Founder of Uniquely Savvy, Inc and is a veteran Personal Style & Branding Coach,...
read more“It Takes a Lot of Courage to Grow Up and Be Who You Are.”
“It takes a lot of courage to grow up and be who you are.” E.E. Cummings W3 (Women, Wisdom & Wine) at Matthews Winery last night!…..A full house, we laughed and had some fun….then we got down and dug deep!!! A spirit of encouragement and hope was the overarching tone though this was undoubtedly the most vulnerable and empowering talk in my career. “From Fear to Freedom: Challenge the Lies, Champion the Truth” brought each of us into deeper awareness of who we are and some of the things that hold us back from being who we...
read moreCommunicate Your Personal Brand Attributes Through Elements of Style!
TIP: Communicate your personal brand attributes through elements of style. This blazer is classic (in charge), yet has denim color pinstripe lining (approachable) …..the pop of color is fresh and communicates fun! Honored to champion this vibrant, stylish, and successful Windermere Owner on her personal and visual brand objectives. …When I popped by her office today her confident yet casual Friday look was right on point! Her look says: In charge, successful, approachable and fun, reliable, energetic, and stylish of course! (Wish you...
read moreKudos to Moms: Gifting Daughters Confidence & Self Esteem through Self-Acceptance
Kudos – Moms “DO” Know Best! A mom of an 18 year old wants to gift her daughter with the confidence of knowing how to dress for her (athletic) shape. “Jackie”, back from her 1st year in college, has a closet full of clothes she’s not happy with and doesn’t have fun when she shops because she doesn’t know what looks good on her. Jackie’s mom asked for references of other young women who have had a Uniquely Savvy Experience since she was concerned it wasn’t for a professional image & branding...
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