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Want a functional wardrobe? Know the FOUR FUNDAMENTAL 'F's'!

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Want a functional wardrobe? Know the FOUR FUNDAMENTALS!

Want a functional wardrobe? Know the FOUR FUNDAMENTALS! by dahlstyle featuring silver plated jewelry

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Stories

  • 2019

    • January

      • Consignment Style June, 05 2023

  • 2018

    • November

      • Style Tips for Authentic Family Photos June, 05 2023

    • August

      • Back to School for the littles June, 05 2023

    • July

      • The Long & Short of Petite Summer Styles June, 05 2023

    • March

      • 3 Portlanders worthy of Advanced Style: Your Personal Stylist June, 05 2023

    • February

      • Oregonian: What to know about Modern Minimalism June, 05 2023

  • 2017

    • December

      • DahlStyle Gift Guide for your Fasionista June, 05 2023

    • October

      • Your Personal Stylist: How to wear 3 footwear trends June, 05 2023

    • September

      • Afternoon LIVE:What fall footwear you should own!  June, 05 2023
      • Time to shop for the bow on the package! June, 05 2023

    • July

      • What style staples to have for the office June, 05 2023
      • Fall Fashion Forecast! June, 05 2023

    • April

      • Afternoon LIVE:What frames will flatter June, 05 2023
      • 2017 Prom trends for Girls and Boys:Your Personals Stylist June, 05 2023

    • February

      • Your Style Questioned ANSWERED! Part 2 June, 05 2023
      • Your Style Questions ANSWERED! June, 05 2023

  • 2016

    • December

      • Xmas shopping guide for your Fashionista June, 05 2023
      • Adorn her with THE PERFECT gift!! June, 05 2023
      • Eco-conscious and under $100 gift ideas June, 05 2023
      • Christmas Consignment Shopping June, 05 2023

    • November

      • Soft, sustainable and stylish fashions June, 05 2023

    • October

      • Fall weather scarf tutorial June, 05 2023

    • September

      • Shop my look: cozy sweater June, 05 2023
      • Catch me on TV-again!! June, 05 2023
      • My (mostly) natural makeup routine June, 05 2023

    • August

      • Oxfords: Putting it all together June, 05 2023
      • What’s your Oxford Style? June, 05 2023

    • July

      • Shop my easy breezy style June, 05 2023
      • Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Stock Up List June, 05 2023
      • I’m forty one not fourteen June, 05 2023

    • April

      • Shopping the five dresses you should own June, 05 2023

    • March

      • D.I.Y. To Make Your Jeans Unique June, 05 2023
      • Don’t forget ‘The Bow’ June, 05 2023
      • Transitional footwear for spring 2016 June, 05 2023

    • February

      • Personal Stylist Sara Dahlquist’s Homegrown Oregon Style June, 05 2023
      • Spring Cleaning with the 5 F’s June, 05 2023
      • Apartment Therapy Feature – Sara & Shawn’s Rustic & Modern “Made in Oregon” Style June, 05 2023
      • Hillary Day Giveaway June, 05 2023
      • Ideaspark Interiors June, 05 2023
      • Interior Design June, 05 2023

    • January

      • Mens Styling at the Lizard Lounge June, 05 2023

  • 2015

    • November

      • Give or Get the Gift of DahlSTYLE June, 05 2023

    • October

      • Scarves 101: Which to buy, what fits and how to tie June, 05 2023

    • September

      • Fall Style – Outfit of the Day – September 19th 2015 June, 05 2023
      • Fall has Arrived! June, 05 2023
      • Short Hair Makeover June, 05 2023

    • May

      • First Date: What three things to consider June, 05 2023

    • February

      • 8 Portland Mompreneurs We Love June, 05 2023

  • 2014

    • October

      • Fitness is Fashionable! June, 05 2023
      • Fabric speaks to Myriam Marcela, Fashionxt Emerging Designer 2014 June, 05 2023

    • June

      • What to wear and not wear to a wedding: Your Personal Stylist June, 05 2023

    • February

      • D'Orsay for UNDER $100 June, 05 2023
      • Local designers to know and covet: Shopping Guide June, 05 2023
      • For you Casual Cuties! June, 05 2023

    • January

      • Eyewear frames the windows to your soul: Your Personal Stylist June, 05 2023

  • 2013

    • December

      • Holiday Gift Certificate Promotions June, 05 2023
      • Special to Travel Oregon: Portland’s Indie Boutique Tour Take a fashionista's day trip around town. June, 05 2023
      • What's the right necklace length for me? June, 05 2023

    • November

      • Stuck in a style rut? Here's how to update your look: Your Personal Stylist/Shopping List June, 05 2023
      • Debunking the Dansko clog: Your Personal Stylist June, 05 2023
      • Debunking the Dansko: Your Personal Stylist-SHOPPING GUIDE June, 05 2023

    • September

      • How to wear Plaid: Your Personal Stylist PURCHASE DETAILS June, 05 2023
      • How to Wear Plaid: Your Personal Stylist June, 05 2023
      • The Oregonian: Three days of energetic fashion in Portland June, 05 2023

    • August

      • Your personal stylist: A guide to buying denim jeans June, 05 2023

    • July

      • Your personal stylist: Summer is more than shorts June, 05 2023
      • Your Personal Stylist: 'Friendly' clothes unite a wardrobe June, 05 2023
      • Your personal stylist: Consignment stores offer thrifty, stylish options June, 05 2023
      • Your personal stylist: Best shades flatter and function well June, 05 2023
      • Your Personal Stylist: 'Gatsby' fashions spark latest flap in hats June, 05 2023

    • May

      • DahlStyle Says: Large Chested, Straight Waisted and PERFECT! June, 05 2023
      • Your Personal Stylist: Don't get straped with a bad pair of sandals June, 05 2023

    • April

      • Your Personal Stylist: Why Jackets (Plural) deserve a prominent place in your closet June, 05 2023
      • Shimmer Deliciously June, 05 2023

    • March

      • Your Personal Stylist: 'Friendly' clothes unite a wardrobe June, 05 2023
      • DahlStyle Says: Let's Dress Mariah! June, 05 2023
      • Your Personal Stylist: Feel great about what your wearing with the four f's June, 05 2023

    • February

      • Your Personal Stylist: With right accessories, you can call it a wrap June, 05 2023
      • Your Personal Stylist: Don't let the winter wet dictate sense of style June, 05 2023

    • January

      • Thank You Note To: MORE,Better,MORE Good Day Oregon June, 05 2023
      • Your Personal Stylist… June, 05 2023
      • Scarves; What to Wear and How to Wear Them June, 05 2023
      • 2013 Fashion Trend Sneak Peak For Spring/Summer June, 05 2023

  • 2012

    • December

      • DahlStyle Says: What Earring Fits You? June, 05 2023
      • DahlStyle Says: How to dress up but feel dressed down June, 05 2023
      • How to layer your bracelets June, 05 2023
      • In the Oregonian and on Oregonlive.com! June, 05 2023
      • Coordinating Session: Melissa June, 05 2023

    • November

      • Holiday 2012 Client Promotion!!! June, 05 2023
      • Holiday 2012 New Client Promotion! June, 05 2023

    • October

      • I play by YOUR rules! June, 05 2023
      • Fall Trends Preview part 2 June, 05 2023

    • July

      • Fall/Winter 2012 Trends Preview Part 1 June, 05 2023
      • Look like YOU! June, 05 2023
      • I lost 50lbs of hair June, 05 2023
      • Nordstrom Anniversary Sale…is coming June, 05 2023
      • Blog Lovin: DahlStyle June, 05 2023

    • June

      • A Dalicious Coordinating Session June, 05 2023
      • Pose'n: Thank you Shop Adorn June, 05 2023
      • Pose'n For Werk June, 05 2023
      • Pose'n on a Sunday June, 05 2023
      • Pose'n in my denim June, 05 2023
      • Pose'n with my screaming child! June, 05 2023

    • May

      • Pose'n: Many Shades of Boho June, 05 2023
      • Pose'n in my Bohopolitan June, 05 2023
      • Pose'n at the Beach June, 05 2023
      • Pose'n the pieces I LOVE! June, 05 2023
      • Pose'n in MY version of 'my sweats' June, 05 2023
      • You asked: Wardrobe 'Holes' how to identify June, 05 2023
      • Pose'n in my Gray Weather outfit today June, 05 2023
      • Pose'n in my Pony Cardi…and Plaid Shirt…and Yes it WORKS! June, 05 2023
      • DahlStyle Says…What to Wear For Your Event June, 05 2023
      • Pose'n Metrohemian… June, 05 2023
      • Pose'n in my Jammies…no, but it feels like it:) June, 05 2023
      • Dahlstyle and Shop Adorn Blog Post June, 05 2023

    • April

      • Gray Maxi Dress Dilema June, 05 2023

    • March

      • DahlStyl'n for Shop Adorns Lookbook June, 05 2023
      • Black & Blue June, 05 2023
      • New Do It All Bag: $7 June, 05 2023
      • P P P ppp..Polyvore! June, 05 2023

    • February

      • Trust me…you will love these pants! June, 05 2023
      • What is Shopping Your Closet anyway? June, 05 2023

    • January

      • Peek into Spring 2012 June, 05 2023
      • No it's NOT just playing dress up! June, 05 2023
      • Lyrics to Live by… June, 05 2023
      • Happy New Year!! June, 05 2023

  • 2011

    • December

      • Boots:I call them muscular you call them wide June, 05 2023
      • Dressing a Sweet 16! June, 05 2023

    • November

      • Black Friday…Shop Stylishly..Shop Smart…Shop LOCAL! June, 05 2023
      • What to Wear in the Wet and Cold June, 05 2023
      • Cardigans: What's right for YOUR body type June, 05 2023
      • Faux Fur…How to Rock it…and how NOT! June, 05 2023

    • October

      • Being the Bad Guy June, 05 2023
      • What's Personal Style if you can't see. Part 2: The shopping trip June, 05 2023
      • Wrap it UP! June, 05 2023

    • September

      • What is 'Personal Style' if you can't see? June, 05 2023
      • Been Shopping at: Ann Taylor Loft 9-14-11 June, 05 2023
      • Been Shopping at: Banana Republic 9/14/11 June, 05 2023
      • Been Shopping at Nordies: 9-12-2011 June, 05 2023
      • How to ROCK the latest colored pants… June, 05 2023
      • Top 5 Tips on How to Shop Smart! June, 05 2023
      • Weekend Shopping…I found my wallet! wink. June, 05 2023
      • It's Labor Day Weekend and my Hubs has hid my wallet! June, 05 2023

    • August

      • Bang up JOB! June, 05 2023
      • Top'n it off with a CAPE June, 05 2023
      • Fall Layering June, 05 2023
      • CRAVE'n some DahlStyle! June, 05 2023
      • Pendant Necklaces June, 05 2023
      • Pencil Skirts: Who and How June, 05 2023
      • Short Body/Long Legs, Long Body/Short Legs, Balanced June, 05 2023
      • Parkas: What's good for your bodytype? June, 05 2023
      • What NOT to Buy: Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Anthropologie June, 05 2023
      • Fall Shoe Styles: How To Wear June, 05 2023
      • 2nd Trimester Postpartum: What to Wear June, 05 2023
      • 1st Trimester Postpartum: What to Wear June, 05 2023
      • Rock a trench with COLOR! June, 05 2023
      • Who's hairstyle are you OBSESSED with? June, 05 2023
      • Fall Trends- That you can actually wear! June, 05 2023
      • Three Ways to Wear Crochet Top June, 05 2023
      • Mixing Patterns 101 June, 05 2023
      • Tall/Full Figure/Straight/Long Body/Short(er) legs Body Type June, 05 2023

    • July

      • Peek into my shopping bag…some bargain shopping… June, 05 2023
      • The Break Down: My Habit Rachel Pally Dress $78 I got it for $50 June, 05 2023
      • Shop the look: Shifty Boho June, 05 2023
      • Take a peek into my most recent summer shopping bag June, 05 2023
      • SCORE! Blue 'Topaz' Earrings from Targey. Wink June, 05 2023
      • Nordsroms Anniversary Sale Picks Part 1 June, 05 2023
      • Seeing RED June, 05 2023
      • Thank you…NO Thank YOU! June, 05 2023
      • Red White AND Blue for the 4th? June, 05 2023

    • June

      • Rompers…are they for you? June, 05 2023
      • Do you have your dress yet? June, 05 2023
      • Obsessed with Chevron Stripes! June, 05 2023
      • What handbag should YOU be carrying? June, 05 2023
      • Sporty Chic June, 05 2023
      • What to Wear: Pregnant in the summer June, 05 2023
      • Champagne taste? Beer budget… June, 05 2023
      • Face Shape and Earrings June, 05 2023
      • Want a functional wardrobe? Know the FOUR FUNDAMENTAL 'F's'! June, 05 2023
      • Mama Style: It's not about what you have to wear but what you choose to wear. June, 05 2023
      • One Dress, 3 Ways to ROCK IT! June, 05 2023
      • Got a $100 bucks? June, 05 2023
      • The boyfriend jean June, 05 2023
      • TOMS…the new Crocs? June, 05 2023
      • A Peek into My Shopping Bag… June, 05 2023

    • May

      • Capris and Ankle Lengthed Pants: Who, How and With What? June, 05 2023
      • Faux frame'n it June, 05 2023
      • Mommy suit NO MORE! June, 05 2023
      • It's a twist..it's a braid…it's….a…TWAID! June, 05 2023
      • Be Unexpected Be Silly June, 05 2023
      • What is the DEAL with holes in my tee shirts? June, 05 2023
      • Eyes only for EYELET June, 05 2023
      • Inspiration Catalog June, 05 2023
      • The 'Oh Sh!t I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR' shopping trip June, 05 2023
      • Planes, Trains and Cashmere June, 05 2023
      • New obsesion: Pinterest! June, 05 2023
      • Are you Top Heavy? What to wear…. June, 05 2023
      • The Straw Tote: How to ROCK it June, 05 2023
      • Virtual Dressing Rooms: The way of the future June, 05 2023
      • How to shop Vintage June, 05 2023
      • Have no time to make it to the mall? Where to shop online… June, 05 2023
      • For the love of my feet or suffer for fashion? June, 05 2023
      • Boot Shopping: Decoded June, 05 2023
      • Long hair? Change it UP…or down… June, 05 2023
      • Wet Wellies June, 05 2023
      • A quickie on shortie boots June, 05 2023
      • BOJS: Boots Over Jeans Syndrome June, 05 2023
      • Below the knee or not…what is the right length for you? June, 05 2023
      • I'm 32 not 23….. June, 05 2023

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