Fashion consulting Chicago

I would think that the last place rules would exist would be in the fashion industry.  However on a daily basis we look at others and make judgements about what they’re wearing and what arbitrary rules they broke in the process. I’m talking about some of the myths our mothers told us and how these […]

Summer is officially over. Lemonades and iced teas are replaced with pumpkin spiced lattes and apple ciders. As much as I love Fall I have to ask “Where has the time gone?” I feel like we were just wearing sun dresses and sandals, instead we’re in our colorful cords and grandpa sweaters with suede booties. […]

  There were a lot of predictions going in to the 65th Annual Emmy Awards. Besides the obvious question will “Breaking Bad” finally win Best Drama? (Answer: yes!) Even before Neil Patrick Harris kicked off the show, many of us were glued to our televisions, computers, and in my case my iPhone to see if […]

There is a fine line between having a large wardrobe and being a hoarder. When you build an attachment to everything you have purchased over the years and you’re still shopping every season, eventually you’re going to run out of room.  This is when a lot of women start having anxiety over walking into their […]

  My friend Saray loves to shop and she likes to make sure that she will get a lot of wear out of whatever she buys. Saray and I were having lunch at Anna’s Asian Bistro (813 W Lake St) yesterday and the few times our forks weren’t moving (seriously this BYOB is so delicious!) […]

  Last night some of Chicago’s most fashionable women (and a few choice men) were treated to a private party featuring Christian Louboutin’s latest nude collection at the flagship store on Oak Street.  It was great to see so many “red soles” worn by guests from past seasons and of course checking out all of […]

              We all know that I love to shop.  Whether I’m shopping for myself or for a client it can be one of the highlights of my day.  I want you to feel the same way so I’m going to let you in on some of my best tips […]

  Here’s my Q&A w/ the lovely Amelia Eaton, Co-Founder of The CHICago Life Blog: Heidy Best is the woman behind one of the top fashion consulting companies in Chicago, BECLOTHESMINDED.  Not only has Heidy specialized in women’s wear for over 12 years,  she also has an extensive personal styling portfolio including Kelly Clarkson, Leann […]

As much as I will miss the warm Summer months and all the fun excursions that Summer entails; along with many Chicagoans I am looking forward to my favorite season – Fall.  I would like to think that Fall is the beginning of the calendar season in a way.  Once the leaves start to change […]

  After learning the style ropes with positions at Neiman Marcus and Armani, Midwest native Heidy Best struck out on her own with BECLOTHESMINDED, a local fashion consulting business that offers personal styling and shopping, style seminars, and closet organization services. But Best’s favorite part of the job is dressing women for galas and other major […]