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How To Wear

How to Wear Plaid: Your Personal Stylist

RSS Tags | How To Wear, Plaid, YourPersonalStyist/TheOregonian

Plaid is one of the top trends this fall/winter season. But plaid is like Miracle Whip — you either love it, hate it or you just don’t know how to use it. It’s not for everyone, but there are many ways to wear it. Plaid is a pattern that transcends all personal styles in one […]

Your personal stylist: A guide to buying denim jeans

RSS Tags | Denim, How To Wear, Shop Adorn, YourPersonalStyist/TheOregonian

Denim dominates most of our wardrobes. Innovation and design over the past 20 years has changed the game when it comes to shopping for your favorite jeans. Now there are a variety of styles and cuts, designs and fits. It’s hard to wrap your brain around, let alone shop for them. I’m going to break […]

Your Personal Stylist: Why Jackets (Plural) deserve a prominent place in your closet

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In my opinion you can’t have enough jackets in your closet. That is, jackets that fit, flatter, function, feel good and are friendly. Click on the photo to read my Your Personal Stylist Column for The Oregonian.

Your Personal Stylist: 'Friendly' clothes unite a wardrobe

RSS Tags | coodinating, FiveF's, How To Wear, Shopping Tips, YourPersonalStyist/TheOregonian

Click on the photo to learn if you have a friendly wardrobe….

Your Personal Stylist: Feel great about what your wearing with the four f's

RSS Tags | How To Wear, Mama Style

Get a wardrobe you love by aksing yourself these four simple questions…click the photo to see the full column.

Your Personal Stylist: With right accessories, you can call it a wrap

RSS Tags | How To Wear, The Bow, YourPersonalStyist/TheOregonian

Putting together an outfit isn’t easy! Check out this column I did for The Oregonian to find out how easy it is to make your outfit a presentation. Just click on the photo below.

Scarves; What to Wear and How to Wear Them

RSS Tags | Accessorizing, How To Wear, Scarves, The Bow

No matter what the season, scarves are always in fashion! Learn how to choose a scarf based on your neckline. Check out these style tips. What are your favorite ways to wear a scarf? Let me know and send a photo! Video Transcript For How To Wear Scarves Kim: Alright no matter what the season […]

DahlStyle Says: What Earring Fits You?

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Earrings are like shoes..they always fit…or do they? Check out my latest contribution to Shop Adorn’s Blog and find out what earring fits you.  

How to layer your bracelets

RSS Tags | Accessorizing, How To Wear, Shop Adorn

Just click on the photo to check out my latest blog for Shop Adorn and learn how to layer your bracelets!

In the Oregonian and on Oregonlive.com!

RSS Tags | Hourglass, How To Wear, Petite, Quoted, Tall

I never made it to grab the newspaper but you can find the article I was quoted and linked in HERE just click on the photo….

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Oregonian Column

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  • Makeover freshens hair, makeup and clothes for springFebruary, 26 2016 - Oregonian
  • Find your interior styleFebruary, 12 2016 - Oregonian
  • What’s your color of the year?February, 01 2016 - Oregonian
  • Find your perfect wedding dress: Your personal stylistJanuary, 15 2016 - Oregonian
  • It’s not just a suit, it’s an experience: Your Personal StylistDecember, 18 2015 - Oregonian
  • One dress for all your holiday needs: Your Personal StylistDecember, 10 2015 - Oregonian
  • Fall and winter shoe trends beyond boots and booties: Your personal stylistNovember, 20 2015 - Oregonian
  • Stylish local raincoat options: Your Personal StylistNovember, 07 2015 - Oregonian
  • Ageless accessories to try this season: Your Personal StylistOctober, 09 2015 - Oregonian

Stories

  • 2019

    • January

      • Consignment Style February, 06 2023
  • 2018

    • November

      • Style Tips for Authentic Family Photos February, 06 2023
    • August

      • Back to School for the littles February, 06 2023
    • July

      • The Long & Short of Petite Summer Styles February, 06 2023
    • March

      • 3 Portlanders worthy of Advanced Style: Your Personal Stylist February, 06 2023
    • February

      • Oregonian: What to know about Modern Minimalism February, 06 2023
  • 2017

    • December

      • DahlStyle Gift Guide for your Fasionista February, 06 2023
    • October

      • Your Personal Stylist: How to wear 3 footwear trends February, 06 2023
    • September

      • Afternoon LIVE:What fall footwear you should own!  February, 06 2023
      • Time to shop for the bow on the package! February, 06 2023
    • July

      • What style staples to have for the office February, 06 2023
      • Fall Fashion Forecast! February, 06 2023
    • April

      • Afternoon LIVE:What frames will flatter February, 06 2023
      • 2017 Prom trends for Girls and Boys:Your Personals Stylist February, 06 2023
    • February

      • Your Style Questioned ANSWERED! Part 2 February, 06 2023
      • Your Style Questions ANSWERED! February, 06 2023
  • 2016

    • December

      • Xmas shopping guide for your Fashionista February, 06 2023
      • Adorn her with THE PERFECT gift!! February, 06 2023
      • Eco-conscious and under $100 gift ideas February, 06 2023
      • Christmas Consignment Shopping February, 06 2023
    • November

      • Soft, sustainable and stylish fashions February, 06 2023
    • October

      • Fall weather scarf tutorial February, 06 2023
    • September

      • Shop my look: cozy sweater February, 06 2023
      • Catch me on TV-again!! February, 06 2023
      • My (mostly) natural makeup routine February, 06 2023
    • August

      • Oxfords: Putting it all together February, 06 2023
      • What’s your Oxford Style? February, 06 2023
    • July

      • Shop my easy breezy style February, 06 2023
      • Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Stock Up List February, 06 2023
      • I’m forty one not fourteen February, 06 2023
    • April

      • Shopping the five dresses you should own February, 06 2023
    • March

      • D.I.Y. To Make Your Jeans Unique February, 06 2023
      • Don’t forget ‘The Bow’ February, 06 2023
      • Transitional footwear for spring 2016 February, 06 2023
    • February

      • Personal Stylist Sara Dahlquist’s Homegrown Oregon Style February, 06 2023
      • Spring Cleaning with the 5 F’s February, 06 2023
      • Apartment Therapy Feature – Sara & Shawn’s Rustic & Modern “Made in Oregon” Style February, 06 2023
      • Hillary Day Giveaway February, 06 2023
      • Ideaspark Interiors February, 06 2023
      • Interior Design February, 06 2023
    • January

      • Mens Styling at the Lizard Lounge February, 06 2023
  • 2015

    • November

      • Give or Get the Gift of DahlSTYLE February, 06 2023
    • October

      • Scarves 101: Which to buy, what fits and how to tie February, 06 2023
    • September

      • Fall Style – Outfit of the Day – September 19th 2015 February, 06 2023
      • Fall has Arrived! February, 06 2023
      • Short Hair Makeover February, 06 2023
    • May

      • First Date: What three things to consider February, 06 2023
    • February

      • 8 Portland Mompreneurs We Love February, 06 2023
  • 2014

    • October

      • Fitness is Fashionable! February, 06 2023
      • Fabric speaks to Myriam Marcela, Fashionxt Emerging Designer 2014 February, 06 2023
    • June

      • What to wear and not wear to a wedding: Your Personal Stylist February, 06 2023
    • February

      • D'Orsay for UNDER $100 February, 06 2023
      • Local designers to know and covet: Shopping Guide February, 06 2023
      • For you Casual Cuties! February, 06 2023
    • January

      • Eyewear frames the windows to your soul: Your Personal Stylist February, 06 2023
  • 2013

    • December

      • Holiday Gift Certificate Promotions February, 06 2023
      • Special to Travel Oregon: Portland’s Indie Boutique Tour Take a fashionista's day trip around town. February, 06 2023
      • What's the right necklace length for me? February, 06 2023
    • November

      • Stuck in a style rut? Here's how to update your look: Your Personal Stylist/Shopping List February, 06 2023
      • Debunking the Dansko clog: Your Personal Stylist February, 06 2023
      • Debunking the Dansko: Your Personal Stylist-SHOPPING GUIDE February, 06 2023
    • September

      • How to wear Plaid: Your Personal Stylist PURCHASE DETAILS February, 06 2023
      • How to Wear Plaid: Your Personal Stylist February, 06 2023
      • The Oregonian: Three days of energetic fashion in Portland February, 06 2023
    • August

      • Your personal stylist: A guide to buying denim jeans February, 06 2023
    • July

      • Your personal stylist: Summer is more than shorts February, 06 2023
      • Your Personal Stylist: 'Friendly' clothes unite a wardrobe February, 06 2023
      • Your personal stylist: Consignment stores offer thrifty, stylish options February, 06 2023
      • Your personal stylist: Best shades flatter and function well February, 06 2023
      • Your Personal Stylist: 'Gatsby' fashions spark latest flap in hats February, 06 2023
    • May

      • DahlStyle Says: Large Chested, Straight Waisted and PERFECT! February, 06 2023
      • Your Personal Stylist: Don't get straped with a bad pair of sandals February, 06 2023
    • April

      • Your Personal Stylist: Why Jackets (Plural) deserve a prominent place in your closet February, 06 2023
      • Shimmer Deliciously February, 06 2023
    • March

      • Your Personal Stylist: 'Friendly' clothes unite a wardrobe February, 06 2023
      • DahlStyle Says: Let's Dress Mariah! February, 06 2023
      • Your Personal Stylist: Feel great about what your wearing with the four f's February, 06 2023
    • February

      • Your Personal Stylist: With right accessories, you can call it a wrap February, 06 2023
      • Your Personal Stylist: Don't let the winter wet dictate sense of style February, 06 2023
    • January

      • Thank You Note To: MORE,Better,MORE Good Day Oregon February, 06 2023
      • Your Personal Stylist… February, 06 2023
      • Scarves; What to Wear and How to Wear Them February, 06 2023
      • 2013 Fashion Trend Sneak Peak For Spring/Summer February, 06 2023
  • 2012

    • December

      • DahlStyle Says: What Earring Fits You? February, 06 2023
      • DahlStyle Says: How to dress up but feel dressed down February, 06 2023
      • How to layer your bracelets February, 06 2023
      • In the Oregonian and on Oregonlive.com! February, 06 2023
      • Coordinating Session: Melissa February, 06 2023
    • November

      • Holiday 2012 Client Promotion!!! February, 06 2023
      • Holiday 2012 New Client Promotion! February, 06 2023
    • October

      • I play by YOUR rules! February, 06 2023
      • Fall Trends Preview part 2 February, 06 2023
    • July

      • Fall/Winter 2012 Trends Preview Part 1 February, 06 2023
      • Look like YOU! February, 06 2023
      • I lost 50lbs of hair February, 06 2023
      • Nordstrom Anniversary Sale…is coming February, 06 2023
      • Blog Lovin: DahlStyle February, 06 2023
    • June

      • A Dalicious Coordinating Session February, 06 2023
      • Pose'n: Thank you Shop Adorn February, 06 2023
      • Pose'n For Werk February, 06 2023
      • Pose'n on a Sunday February, 06 2023
      • Pose'n in my denim February, 06 2023
      • Pose'n with my screaming child! February, 06 2023
    • May

      • Pose'n: Many Shades of Boho February, 06 2023
      • Pose'n in my Bohopolitan February, 06 2023
      • Pose'n at the Beach February, 06 2023
      • Pose'n the pieces I LOVE! February, 06 2023
      • Pose'n in MY version of 'my sweats' February, 06 2023
      • You asked: Wardrobe 'Holes' how to identify February, 06 2023
      • Pose'n in my Gray Weather outfit today February, 06 2023
      • Pose'n in my Pony Cardi…and Plaid Shirt…and Yes it WORKS! February, 06 2023
      • DahlStyle Says…What to Wear For Your Event February, 06 2023
      • Pose'n Metrohemian… February, 06 2023
      • Pose'n in my Jammies…no, but it feels like it:) February, 06 2023
      • Dahlstyle and Shop Adorn Blog Post February, 06 2023
    • April

      • Gray Maxi Dress Dilema February, 06 2023
    • March

      • DahlStyl'n for Shop Adorns Lookbook February, 06 2023
      • Black & Blue February, 06 2023
      • New Do It All Bag: $7 February, 06 2023
      • P P P ppp..Polyvore! February, 06 2023
    • February

      • Trust me…you will love these pants! February, 06 2023
      • What is Shopping Your Closet anyway? February, 06 2023
    • January

      • Peek into Spring 2012 February, 06 2023
      • No it's NOT just playing dress up! February, 06 2023
      • Lyrics to Live by… February, 06 2023
      • Happy New Year!! February, 06 2023
  • 2011

    • December

      • Boots:I call them muscular you call them wide February, 06 2023
      • Dressing a Sweet 16! February, 06 2023
    • November

      • Black Friday…Shop Stylishly..Shop Smart…Shop LOCAL! February, 06 2023
      • What to Wear in the Wet and Cold February, 06 2023
      • Cardigans: What's right for YOUR body type February, 06 2023
      • Faux Fur…How to Rock it…and how NOT! February, 06 2023
    • October

      • Being the Bad Guy February, 06 2023
      • What's Personal Style if you can't see. Part 2: The shopping trip February, 06 2023
      • Wrap it UP! February, 06 2023
    • September

      • What is 'Personal Style' if you can't see? February, 06 2023
      • Been Shopping at: Ann Taylor Loft 9-14-11 February, 06 2023
      • Been Shopping at: Banana Republic 9/14/11 February, 06 2023
      • Been Shopping at Nordies: 9-12-2011 February, 06 2023
      • How to ROCK the latest colored pants… February, 06 2023
      • Top 5 Tips on How to Shop Smart! February, 06 2023
      • Weekend Shopping…I found my wallet! wink. February, 06 2023
      • It's Labor Day Weekend and my Hubs has hid my wallet! February, 06 2023
    • August

      • Bang up JOB! February, 06 2023
      • Top'n it off with a CAPE February, 06 2023
      • Fall Layering February, 06 2023
      • CRAVE'n some DahlStyle! February, 06 2023
      • Pendant Necklaces February, 06 2023
      • Pencil Skirts: Who and How February, 06 2023
      • Short Body/Long Legs, Long Body/Short Legs, Balanced February, 06 2023
      • Parkas: What's good for your bodytype? February, 06 2023
      • What NOT to Buy: Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Anthropologie February, 06 2023
      • Fall Shoe Styles: How To Wear February, 06 2023
      • 2nd Trimester Postpartum: What to Wear February, 06 2023
      • 1st Trimester Postpartum: What to Wear February, 06 2023
      • Rock a trench with COLOR! February, 06 2023
      • Who's hairstyle are you OBSESSED with? February, 06 2023
      • Fall Trends- That you can actually wear! February, 06 2023
      • Three Ways to Wear Crochet Top February, 06 2023
      • Mixing Patterns 101 February, 06 2023
      • Tall/Full Figure/Straight/Long Body/Short(er) legs Body Type February, 06 2023
    • July

      • Peek into my shopping bag…some bargain shopping… February, 06 2023
      • The Break Down: My Habit Rachel Pally Dress $78 I got it for $50 February, 06 2023
      • Shop the look: Shifty Boho February, 06 2023
      • Take a peek into my most recent summer shopping bag February, 06 2023
      • SCORE! Blue 'Topaz' Earrings from Targey. Wink February, 06 2023
      • Nordsroms Anniversary Sale Picks Part 1 February, 06 2023
      • Seeing RED February, 06 2023
      • Thank you…NO Thank YOU! February, 06 2023
      • Red White AND Blue for the 4th? February, 06 2023
    • June

      • Rompers…are they for you? February, 06 2023
      • Do you have your dress yet? February, 06 2023
      • Obsessed with Chevron Stripes! February, 06 2023
      • What handbag should YOU be carrying? February, 06 2023
      • Sporty Chic February, 06 2023
      • What to Wear: Pregnant in the summer February, 06 2023
      • Champagne taste? Beer budget… February, 06 2023
      • Face Shape and Earrings February, 06 2023
      • Want a functional wardrobe? Know the FOUR FUNDAMENTAL 'F's'! February, 06 2023
      • Mama Style: It's not about what you have to wear but what you choose to wear. February, 06 2023
      • One Dress, 3 Ways to ROCK IT! February, 06 2023
      • Got a $100 bucks? February, 06 2023
      • The boyfriend jean February, 06 2023
      • TOMS…the new Crocs? February, 06 2023
      • A Peek into My Shopping Bag… February, 06 2023
    • May

      • Capris and Ankle Lengthed Pants: Who, How and With What? February, 06 2023
      • Faux frame'n it February, 06 2023
      • Mommy suit NO MORE! February, 06 2023
      • It's a twist..it's a braid…it's….a…TWAID! February, 06 2023
      • Be Unexpected Be Silly February, 06 2023
      • What is the DEAL with holes in my tee shirts? February, 06 2023
      • Eyes only for EYELET February, 06 2023
      • Inspiration Catalog February, 06 2023
      • The 'Oh Sh!t I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR' shopping trip February, 06 2023
      • Planes, Trains and Cashmere February, 06 2023
      • New obsesion: Pinterest! February, 06 2023
      • Are you Top Heavy? What to wear…. February, 06 2023
      • The Straw Tote: How to ROCK it February, 06 2023
      • Virtual Dressing Rooms: The way of the future February, 06 2023
      • How to shop Vintage February, 06 2023
      • Have no time to make it to the mall? Where to shop online… February, 06 2023
      • For the love of my feet or suffer for fashion? February, 06 2023
      • Boot Shopping: Decoded February, 06 2023
      • Long hair? Change it UP…or down… February, 06 2023
      • Wet Wellies February, 06 2023
      • A quickie on shortie boots February, 06 2023
      • BOJS: Boots Over Jeans Syndrome February, 06 2023
      • Below the knee or not…what is the right length for you? February, 06 2023
      • I'm 32 not 23….. February, 06 2023

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