How to Discover & Embrace Your Style
— and Why That’s Living Well
For years, I believed style was about following trends or dressing for the job title I didn’t yet have. And while those strategies certainly worked for me in the workplace, what I’ve learned through both career pivots and personal evolution is this: the truest form of style — the one that makes you feel most confident, energized, and alive — is the one that feels like you.
Living well isn’t just about what we eat, where we travel, or the parties we host. It’s about aligning the details of our lives — even what we wear each day — with who we are and how we want to show up in the world. At Shop Viva Bene, we believe everyday elegance comes from that alignment.
Trust Your Instinct
When you walk into a store, notice what catches your eye first. Is it structured tailoring? Breezy fabrics? Pops of color? Your gut reaction is usually right. Trust it. Style begins with knowing what you like, not what’s being pushed on the season’s “must-have” list.
Prioritize Comfort and Confidence
The pieces that you keep reaching for — that favorite blazer, those worn-in loafers, the dress that always makes you stand taller — are telling you something. Comfort doesn’t mean sloppy, and confidence doesn’t require discomfort. Living well means finding the intersection of the two.
Define Your “Signature”
Much like the way I curate a table setting or plan a trip itinerary, your wardrobe deserves intentionality. A signature look — whether it’s coastal stripes, gold hoops, or always carrying a classic tote — becomes part of your personal story. These touchpoints are the “everyday elegance” of style: simple, consistent, unmistakably yours.
Make Trends Your Own
Fashion magazines, runways, and seasonal “must-have” lists can feel overwhelming — but they don’t have to. Instead of seeing them as rules, treat them as inspiration. Pull what excites you, leave the rest, and style it in a way that feels authentic to you. Maybe that’s swapping a dramatic runway leather skirt for your favorite lived-in suede jacket, or interpreting a bold color trend with just a pop of accessories. The point isn’t to fit into a mold — it’s to express yourself. When you give yourself permission to embrace your version of the trend, fashion becomes less about following and more about creating — and that’s where true confidence lives.
Let Style Evolve With You
My life has evolved from mom to job to careers and most recently into passions (such as co-founding Shop Viva Bene), and each season of life has shifted my wardrobe too. Just as our lives move through different chapters, our style naturally follows. What once felt right in one season may no longer reflect who we are now — and that’s the beauty of it. Embracing change, rather than resisting it, allows your wardrobe to grow alongside you, telling the story of where you’ve been and where you’re going.
Living Well Through Style
Ultimately, style is a form of hospitality — for yourself. It’s welcoming yourself into the day with intention. It’s creating moments of beauty in the ordinary. And when you know what you like, when you honor what makes you feel confident, when you choose pieces that energize you — that is living well.
At Viva Bene, our collections are curated with this in mind: timeless, versatile pieces that allow you to embrace your style, your way. Because living beautifully starts with feeling at home in your own skin — and in your own clothes.