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The most underrated wardrobe essential

The most underrated wardrobe essential

BUILD YOUR DREAM WARDROBE Today we’re talking about one of the most underestimated wardrobe essentials — THE VEST.Chic. Versatile. Unexpected. And truly one of the easiest ways to elevate your look to instant Queen status.I love styling a vest over anything, even over a blazer, a crisp button-down, a cozy turtleneck. And Queens… vests over athleisure? Instant luxury. It’s unexpected, effortless, and SO chic. I also love styling vests under your coats, trust me and experiment. It will quickly bec

Chic Winter Style Begins With Your OUTERWEAR

Chic Winter Style Begins With Your OUTERWEAR

Recently, while teaching inside Jessica Zweig’s Feminine Business Frequency School, one of the students asked a question I know many of you feel deeply:"How do I look effortlessly chic when it’s freezing almost every day?" As a Chicago Queen, I felt so connected to this question. Winter is real. But style doesn’t have to disappear under the cold. Here’s the secret I teach all my Style Queens: Chic Winter Style Begins With Your OUTERWEAR When temperatures drop, your coat becomes your entire outfi

The power of the blazer.

The power of the blazer

Welcome to Week 3 of our “Build Your Dream Wardrobe” series where each week we add another timeless essential to your capsule so you can create stylish, chic looks again and again instead of having a bunch of individual statement pieces in your closet.You’ve seen our favorite picks for the perfect long-sleeve tee (Week 1) and found your new dream denim (Week 2).Now it’s time for the piece that transforms any outfit and might be the one things I take with me if I were stranded on a deserted style

It’s denim season.

It's denim season

It’s day two of our ‘Build Your Dream Wardrobe’ series – and today, it’s all about one of my favorite essentials: DENIM.When you have the right essentials in your closet it makes it 10x easier to build a chic + stylish look that you love. This is also why wardrobe essentials are the pieces I recommend splurging on.I know that you’ll be tempted to buy an expensive red dress for a holiday party or sequin statement top but as a stylist who has helped hundreds of woman build the wardrobe of their dr

Your Dream Wardrobe Begins Here

Your Dream Wardrobe Begins Here

This is where it all begins..Welcome to Design Your Dream Wardrobe, my new weekly series where we’ll build your dream wardrobe.Over the next 12 weeks, I’ll be sharing weekly emails to help you intentionally build your dream wardrobe one essential at a time.Remember, Queen — the most powerful wardrobes are built on essentials. Pieces you can easily mix and match, create outfits with ease and joy, and walk out the door feeling amazing and on time :)This week, we start with the foundation: the clas

THE LEATHER JACKET SEASON IS HERE

THE LEATHER JACKET SEASON IS HERE

It’s the perfect season to update your leather game. This fall, I invested in brown Boss leather jacket and black motto one by Anine Bing. These are timeless essentials that instantly elevate any outfit — from denim and sneakers to skirts and power suits.And here’s my secret:don’t be afraid to layer your leather jackets.Yes, you heard me right. This season, I’m layering my long leather coat from previous seasons with my new cropped Boss jacket for a chic, dimensional, high-fashion look. It’s bol

Transform Your Style: Embrace Your Inner Queen

Transform Your Style: Embrace Your Inner Queen

The Journey of Style and EmpowermentTracy came to me for styling for her Tulum retreat, but what she received was so much more — a full-body activation. She’s a powerhouse, expanding her retreats, stepping onto big stages, and climbing to her next level — and her wardrobe had to reflect all of it.We didn’t just create looks for Tulum; we designed outfits for retreats, holiday parties, and her everyday power. But the real magic? The energetic shift. Her posture straightened, her style brightened,

CALLING FORTH THE QUEEN: THE STYLING EXPERIENCE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

CALLING FORTH THE QUEEN: THE STYLING EXPERIENCE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

Every woman has a moment when she looks at her closet and thinks,“I have nothing to wear.” But what she really means is,“I don’t see her—the woman I’m becoming—reflected back at me.”If this feels familiar, then you’re standing right at the edge of your next level. And this is exactly where Calling Forth the Queen begins.It’s Not About Clothes — It’s About Who You BecomeWhen women come to me, they’re not just looking for new outfits.They’re craving alignment.They want to feel magnetic again. They

Fall essentials worth splurging on

Fall essentials worth splurging on

I believe in splurging on the pieces you’ll wear daily — not the special-occasion dress that collects dust after one night. As I’ve been packing for Paris Fashion Week and styling my Queens this fall, I see the same truth over and over: the best investments are in elevated essentials you can live in. BOOTS WITH POWER — My clients are loving Veronica Beard tall boots for their perfect mix of style and comfort. For booties I invested in this gorgeous brown pair by Anina Bing. I also treated myself

From Dream to Reality: My First Paris Fashion Week

From Dream to Reality: My First Paris Fashion Week

Never in a million years could I have imagined this moment… but deep down, I always dreamed of it. And today, that dream is real.This is me, Tali Kogan — stylist, founder of MALKARI, creator of Calling Forth the Queen. And now, I get to add something to that list that feels surreal: attending Paris Fashion Week.The life I’ve built, the career I’ve poured my soul into, and the women I’ve had the honor to style have brought me right here. And yes — let this be proof that anything is possible when