The Alma Barrero Show: Recent Episodes
Alma Barrero
Style + empowerment coach + speaker + passionate advocate of radical self-love, authentic self-expression, and dressing for the most important in your life: YOU. Alma's mission is to empower women to make a positive impact on the world with fiery passion, unbridled self-belief, and head-turning style. In this show Alma shares effortless strategies to master your wardrobe, take your confidence to the next level and show up every morning, ready to take on the world. With her characteristic Spanish accent, look at this show as a get-together with friends to laugh, learn and feel inspired to find the style that works for YOU. From style+beauty, to crushing limiting self-beliefs to the easiest wardrobe hacks to feel extra confident when dressing for their everyday life. Have any questions or topic suggestions? Go to www.almabarrero.com/contact
The anticipation and JOY of wearing pieces that make you feel amazing and being able to wear them on many occasions just by switching up the accessories.
When we choose to include ONLY pieces in our closet that honour our truth from the inside out…
Want to know 3 keys to buy the perfect wardrobe essentials this season?
Watch my new video!!
I’ve created a quick video where I show you how to easily create 3 day-to-night outfits that transform a plain white t-shirt into YOUR special t-shirt ☺.
Are you ready to tap into your world-changer alter ego? Set the tone and step into the right energy with the right wardrobe… I’m telling you all about it today on the blog!
The answer to your daily tedious question: What do I wear today? Sigh! Discover my fail-proof way to create an outfit in a quick, fun and intentional way every single day!
Want to know how to dress after kids? Listen to my latest podcast episode!
Hint: No one-size fits all style advice included
In this episode I’m sharing:
- How you can save A LOT of money, wearing clothes that you love.
- Why buying better quality helps preserve our planet.
- Why better quality doesn’t necessarily mean spending more.
- The one piece of clothing I bought 15 years ago and I still own and LOVE and cost me $50.
- How to know what pieces deserve your investment and how to tell they’re good quality.
In this episode I’m covering:
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The 6 Style Personalities system I use to help you define your style
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How your intuition plays a big part in identifying the right type for you, but most importantly your personality and how it reflects in your body.
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Why the same piece of clothing can project a different message depending who wears it.
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3 questions you need to ask yourself to find out your type.
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A description of each archetype.
And much more….
Don’t know what to do with your hair? This is how I create some natural waves in no time. (Hint: No hair dryer involved) Come to my bathroom and learn how to style your hair!
Dressing in a way that makes you feel average and easy to forget is something I’m sure you don’t want; yet unconsciously that’s how you keep feeling. Style is really not about the clothes, it’s actually about the connection you have with those clothes. That’s why today’s video is all about how to dress in a way that feels true to yourself.
Are you a victim of wardrobe overwhelm? Do you feel a disconnection with the pieces in your closet and feel unable to create outfits that make you feel beautiful with them? This video is for you!
Want to know 3 wardrobe secrets to help you feel super confident and beautiful in your clothes?
Watch todays video to get the details.
Is the feeling of overwhelm when you stand in front of your closet turning you off big time? If only you could find a simple and easy solution to create a versatile closet that allows you put together 100’s of outfit combinations with a minimum of items in your wardrobe…! Well, I may have the solution for you in this very blog.
Do you ever feel like having a hair makeover and all the fear around it? Or feel like you can’t seem to get a hang of how to manage your hair? You’re not alone. In fact, 99% of women go through this dilemma (let me know if you know any of the 1% left, hahaha!).
Watch this video and start becoming hair-proud forever and ever ;)
Want to know what my everyday 3-minute makeup routine looks like? Watch this video (no joke, that’s exactly how long it takes me and I don’t skip steps!)
Do you love shoes but hate wasting money on shoes you end up never wearing? Watch this week’s blog to find out.
What’s a Style coach? If you want to know what a fashion stylist, an image consultant, a personal shopper and a style coach can do for you… Then watch this video! And find out what you need to look amazing!
I’ve been getting these questions very often lately: What colour should I dye my hair? What do I do if it’s turning grey?
If you want to know my answer, then watch today’s video:
Should You Go Grey or Dye your Hair?
You know that dress/top/skirt you tried in a fitting room and left in the store because it made you look fat?
Watch this video to discover a style myth you might missing
With all the red carpet looks spam these days; I felt inspired to share with you one of the most precious Top Stylists secrets to create those red carpet stunning & flawless looks.
Watch this video to find out what’s the ultimate celebrity stylist secret to a flawless look.
Stop wasting your money on clothes that don’t deserve it. Watch today’s video to find out how to spend less buying better quality.
My mum used to call me “la tonta de los collares” an approximate translation: the fool of necklaces, hehe! The reason? I used to buy any necklace I would find that was cheap and looked nice, without paying much attention to what suited me or how long it would last… The result? A LOT of junk in my necklace hanger inside my teenager bedroom. Things have changed; I am the one who chooses beautiful necklaces for my mum nowadays, hehe! Watch this video to find the perfect necklaces for you!
Would you like to know what’s the ONE thing that’s clearly keeping you from taking your style to the next level?
Watch this video blog to find out.
Standing inside a fitting room, trying some beautiful clothes and thinking: They’re so cute, but just not me!?
I hear you!
Watch this video where I show you HOW to use your clothes as a way of self-expression and start feeling like YOU in every single outfit you wear.
Looking for a quick makeup routine to look amazing on video and photography? Come to my bathroom and I’ll show you mine!
Feeling disconnected with your wardrobe brings a mix between boredom, apathy and overwhelm that pushes you to make style choices that you don’t feel proud of. I have discovered a way to feel excited about my closet and I’m sharing it with you!
Scarves are one of the easiest ways to spice up your outfit, regardless of the season. But choosing which scarf is perfect for you isn’t as easy at it may seem.
I’m sharing my tips on not only how to shop for the perfect scarf, but how to wear it once you’ve found it.
Your body goes through a major transition during pregnancy and it’s really hard to know how to dress a new body shape overnight, unless… I share with you my KEY tricks to make the most of this time!
If you feel totally lost when it comes to choosing the right pair of sunglasses or you just can’t figure out why you aren’t in love with the pair you own. This video will bring light to the shade!
Before I knew about colour and its positive effects in my life, never even crossed my mind questioning what shades I would wear, except on Valentine’s or St Patricks Day. So, no I wasn’t born knowing all this colour thing.
Are you tired of opening a wardrobe full of clothes every morning and feeling frustrated because you have nothing to wear? Do you ever feel like throwing away your whole closet and buying a whole new one? Unfortunately, chances are you would end up buying pretty much a very similar one. How about we take a better look to that wardrobe of ours?
If you need new swimwear and are dreading the moment to trying on those chicky-stretchy-tiny pieces... Today’s post is for you!
Today I'm happy to share with you our first guest post. The wonderful Monisha Iswaran from the PR and Journalism department at Mydeal.com.au, has some amazing tips for Career Mums.
Have you ever found yourself saying something like, "If only I had a magic wand to look put-together all the time without putting much effort into it." Maybe you have such a hectic life juggling family and life that you just can't figure out how to find the time to make wardrobe choices that help you feel stylish and fit your current lifestyle.
This has always been a little "obsession" of mine, the fact that being Pregnant and being Cool, don't have to go in different trains...!
Are you still in the hunt for a Style system that will work for you once and for all? Today, I'm sharing with you the 3 main keys to find YOUR system, to dress YOUR body and stop that frustrating style search.
You know that very moment you realise you’ve been making that one BASIC step in your beauty routine for years… WRONG? You feel both silly and blind for not having seen that something that OBVIOUS wasn’t working. That’s usually what happens when I help women choose a makeup foundation…
You asked, and I’ve heard… I’m finally writing a post about Pregnancy Style! Being this my second pregnancy, I’ve learned from past errors and this time I had a better idea of what I needed to buy to make the most of my maternity wardrobe without spending a fortune AND feeling beautiful at the same the time.
I've just finished running a super fun Style Challenge in the Effortless Style Hub Facebook Group and I've enjoyed once more seeing women get excited about making the most of who they are. Some wanted more and have even gone further and joined my Style Power School program, and that's even more exciting!
I'm quite advanced in my second pregnancy now, and I'm already thinking of ways of NOT falling again into the "yoga pant loop," as I did last time. The reason? Not only because I didn't look my best, but also because of all the emotions that were related to it. Let alone forgetting about taking care of myself... and I don't want that happening again because we deserve to feel beautiful and sparkly as a woman in every phase of our life.
Every summer season I face the scary challenge of putting on a bikini. It's a combination of both an act of courage for daring to get into those tiny pieces and an act of fear for not being brave enough to look in the mirror. Always, secretly praying I don't run into someone so they don't see me in my swimwear.
This week I attended a 3-day business retreat with my mastermind women and I’ve met some crazy successful AND inspiring people. I’ve witnessed once more how fascinating it’s to see people shine through their gifts!
It's funny how many clothes we have in our wardrobe and how much time we spend in the mornings deciding what to wear, yet we don't stop and think how much they can help us thrive.
I went shopping last week to buy some clothes that I could fit in during my pregnancy and I spent 200$ (AUD that is) in a dress, 2 tops & a pair of pants. You might say, are you crazy? Or you might say that's normal, or you might even say that's way too cheap!
Have you heard of The Minimalists? Last weekend I watched their documentary on Netflix where they inspire people to live a happy life with less stuff (click the photo to see the trailer)
Is public speaking something you have on your list for 2017? Or are you a Public Speaker always looking into stepping up your game? Speaking in front of an audience is an incredible opportunity to inspire others through your passion and expanding your energy levels.
The most wonderful time of the year is basically a month away… Can you believe it!? I LOVE Christmas, everything about it: the food, the meaning, the lights, the music… And now, that Tom (my 2-year old) is realizing about everything, it’s even more exciting!!
Between business and family life, there’s not much time left to going shopping. Let alone to choose the perfect pieces for you. That’s why I do so much online shopping. But, let’s be honest, nothing like seeing the product, feeling it and trying it on.
I love authentic people. I feel genuinely attracted to individuals who have the courage to spread their love through their unique way of doing their work, whatever that is. That's something a great personal brand nowadays focuses a lot on, being real, to be able to connect with the audience and make a difference in this world.
Just like Superman had Kryptonite as his weakness, I have one as well – shopping on-line.
A couple of weeks ago I hosted my first public LIVE event in Australia, and that was hips of fun. I’m still getting emails from the fabulous women who attended that are blowing me away. It’s not that I haven’t hosted events before, but this time, it was different, it was amazing! What did I change?
Yesterday was my 5th wedding anniversary, my goodness!! Where did the time go!? Don’t worry I’m not going through my wedding album with you; that would be boring. Ever since I’ve been with Tomas, my husband, I notice my style has evolved a lot. Now, I love how I dress, and I feel super comfortable on my skin.
Being a mom doesn’t need to be connected to not looking stylish, but to embrace the new version of yourself and dress according to your lifestyle. Whether you’re a full-time mom, you work part time or full time… Please, stay with me, do not move to the mummy style, there's hope!
Have you ever bought a piece of clothing that you truly loved but you've never worn because of what others might say? Or maybe because, you think it'd make you feel so out of your comfort zone that you’d be looking for approval from others?
Do you ever feel like adding some excitement to your black and gray outfits but don't know how to add color to it? Have you ever noticed you get more compliments wearing some specific colors? Would you like to know how to find out what type of colors suit you best in 1 minute?
Do you find shopping for accessories much more challenging than any other type of shopping? Have you ever had this thought?: "Oh, I just can't wear accessories, they just don't look good on me!" Do you struggle to find the right necklaces or earrings to match your everyday outfits?
So you´re attending a very important conference soon, and you have no idea what to wear, huh? If you're an entrepreneur, and the idea of a Smart Professional Wardrobe feels too far away from your actual lifestyle, I see you, and I hear you!
If you go shopping or browse fashion magazines, I bet you’ve had any of these thoughts at least once:
"Oh, I can’t wear those jeans, I’m too fat." "Darn, I wish I could wear shorts, I can’t show these legs." "I can’t wear sexy dresses; I’m too flat."
In today’s post, I’ve simplified the whole concept of “dress for your body shape”, staying away from comparing your body to fruits…!
I was always against wearing Yoga Pants in the streets until I tried… Especially after having Tom (my 2-year-old), OMG! They're comfy, and they fit without a problem! What else could I ask for…!?
Ah, age... I can’t even tell you how many times I've heard these questions: How should I dress for my age? Is this appropriate for my age? Most of us believe that once we hit the “mom milestone” or knock on the 30’s decade door… Suddenly, some clothes are “not appropriate”...
You might be struggling to be taken both professional and approachable at the same time, and finding the right balance might be tricky. You need to find that balance and connect with your audience. That's exactly what today's post is about!
What if I tell you this one trick I'm about to share will stop you from looking at pictures of the past and tell yourself: "How silly was I back then for not appreciating how great I looked!?" "I wish I had realized how beautiful I was and owned it!" Well, it's never too late to change your mindset, how about right now!?
Are you tired of hearing the words "Business Casual" and have no clue of what they mean? How about “Casual Fridays”? Is it the same? Who draws the line between regular day suits and flip flops?
Did you know that red actually can suit everyone? Yup, you too! There are millions of shades of red, and there is a perfect one for you.
One little chat can either take you to having life long friends or a lifetime of disagreements. Just one conversation can be crucial in many ways, agree?