In the wardrobe with ...... Anita Noitz

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Anita Noitz - favorite dress from Husk

Anita is a smart and interesting lady with an incredibly diverse career that has led to some interesting transition in her wardrobe ….

In a senior position at L'Oréal Anita had quite an avante gard style of power dressing in block colour.  She was confident and out there!  She left the workforce for 8 years to live overseas and have children.  It was during this time, that she lost her mojo.

When her children were young, Anita entered the direct selling industry to work around her family and learn new skills to earn an income to further her development.  She was wearing the leisure wear that the company promoted.  Sub consciously, she knew that this did not communicate to the world who she was as a woman.  Crikey!  I remember this time and every time I saw her in this gear, it was a mis-match. This period lasted 6 years.  In her wisdom, Anita worked with a coach to consider some options and discovered she had undeveloped coaching and teaching ability. 

Junior Gautier 80’s jacket remodeled - over 30 years old.

Through mentoring and coaching she is now helping people push through their personal barriers that are holding them back from achieving their highest potential in business and personal life.  Using a variety of profiling tools, she peels back the onion to reveal a new awareness that enables her clients to leave limiting behaviours in the past.  I have experienced incredible shift from Anita’s work and highly recommend it if you are committed to stepping up to the next level.

So, time to meet this lovely lady!

Favorite heels

How would you describe your style?

I like individual pieces that make a statement.  I tend to welcome an innovative and dramatic look, yet it needs to be comfortable.  I have a very small wardrobe that serves me well.  Having travelled extensively, I’ve learned to work with less.  The fact that I work with a variety of clients in different locations and I love what I have, it’s not an issue.   I’m really coming into my own now and finding my own style.  While I can’t say I get it right all the time, I know I still have some orphans but when I invest in certain pieces, I feel fantastic in them.

Vivienne Westwood 15 yr old dress & Intasia knit purchased

What’s changed for you with your new career direction?

I have consciously changed my hairstyle to be softer and more feminine to assist with rapport building.  Fabrics and patterns are also more in line with rapport building because what I do with people is so personal.  It’s become more about how I communicate visually now, more than ever.  I’m really loving what’s in my wardrobe right now. 

What would you never wear again?

A classic suit.  Boring and does not speak to who I am.  I own one suit and never wear it as a suit.

Karen Millen hot date dress

What will you add to your collection now?

I’m in need of basic pieces like tops and pants.  And of course I need shoes.  I was known at L'Oréal as the shoe queen.

Tell us about your fashion values?

I’m an avid recycler and pass clothing onto the brotherhood to recycle.  I don’t like disposable fashion and avoid it.  It only lasts a few wears, hurts the planet with landfill and is not a good way to live.

Where do you shop?

I’m not as confident to shop as I would like to be, but I do like local boutiques.  My last purchase was a charcoal leather jacket in India.

Hand embroidered gift from Grandmother at 13

I’m inspired by Anita’s values towards her wardrobe and the age of some of her favorite items.  I love the innovation and diversity that caters for the ability to choose every day.  As women we play many roles in life: mother, business owner/career, lover, friend and our wardrobe needs to cater for all.  Anita is a great example of getting it right without having too much or spending too much. 

Slippers from Mongolia 2 yrs ago

Anita, thank you for allowing us into your wardrobe and sharing your journey with us!  If you would like to know more about how Anita can assist you to reach your highest potential, you can connect with her here on Linked In.  She is offering 8 sessions for the price of 6 when you mention this blog article.  My experience has been transformational.

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