Kimberly Wilson is one Hip Tranquil Chick. She’s also a teacher, designer, writer, activist, and entrepreneur with a Master’s in Women’s Studies. She is the founder of Tranquil Space Yoga in Washington, DC., named among the top 25 yoga studios in the world by Travel and Leisure.

Her book, Hip Tranquil Chick, explores how to live a mindfully extravagant life on and off the yoga mat. She designs the eco-luxe TranquiliT lifestyle clothing collection and has produced three yoga CDs. Her work has been featured in Fit Yoga, Daily Candy, Lucky, Shape, and Yoga Journal. Kimberly founded the Tranquil Space Foundation to assist young girls with finding their inner voice and enjoys serving on the board of the Mid-Atlantic Yoga Association.

Inspiring women to lead a chic, creative, and conscious life is close to her heart. Through her empowering podcast and blog she encourages inner beauty, self-exploration, wellbeing and living a luscious and luxurious life.

We caught up with her to find out the secrets behind her fabulous style.

Describe your own style

My style is comfy chic. I wear all black with funky accessories that I find at discount stores or make. I live in my TranquiliT line – made with eco-friendly bamboo fabrics and super cozy or similar pieces I find at great prices. I’m all about being comfy, looking chic, wearing pieces with yummy lines and drapes, and layering.

What do you wear for work? For leisure?

My work, leisure, and everything-in-between clothing is the same as noted above. I love wearing pieces that transition from my yoga practice to bookstore browsing to a date with my beau or a meeting at the bank.

Your go-to items you wear over and over?

I live in leggings, tunics, and wraps right now. I love to throw on a sparkly long necklace, mala beads, arm warmers, leg warmers or shiny brooch to add flair.

What is the standard dress code where you work? Do you follow it, or spice it up?

As a yoga studio owner, my dress code is yoga wear that needs to transition easily to the rest of my life. This is where layering (a long skirt to throw over summer leggings) comes in handy.

How does being ‘time poor’ affect the way you dress?

I’m terribly time poor but passion-filled so it balances out. Keeping my closet organized by pieces – tops, pants, skirts, dresses, and accessories – ensures that I’m able to find what I need quickly. Also, living in black ensures that I’m always color-coordinated! I have a basket of arm warmers and leg warmers that I pull from on chilly days, my necklaces are hung out for easy access, and my earrings are stashed near my watch so I never leave home without being fully accessorized. Doing a semi-annual clean-out of the closet also ensures that I’m not digging through clothing or accessories that I no longer wear.

Share your beauty and wellbeing tips, please?

Oh, there are SO many. I love my black eyeliner for the lids, live in waterproof mascara, and can’t imagine life without lipgloss. These are my three daily staples. In addition, I wash my face with Cetaphil – a gentle cleanser, moisturize morning and night, take my multi-vitamins, drink heaps of water, practice yoga daily, try to meditate (ongoing journey), write in my journal, and love hosting soirees for friends. I also get facials, brow waxes, pedicures, massages, and highlights regularly.

Your best tips for looking great on a working woman’s salary

Buy your basics at discount stores. I’ve never understood paying tons for basics such as mascara, lipgloss, or eyeliner. Choose your splurges – like a must-have moisturizer or a massage — but don’t overindulge as many basics can be found for a reasonable price. Even massages – you can check out your local massage school as the students need willing bodies (you!) to work on!

What’s the most important thing you’d like to share with other working women?

Write in your journal. Practice yoga. Keep an idea notebook. Live your passion. Volunteer. Accessorize. Send handwritten thank you notes. Throw intimate dinner parties. Take vacations. Get massages. Bake cookies. Sip green tea. Get a pet. Buy the highest thread count linens you can afford. Invest in an eye pillow. Take long baths. Think positively. Meditate. Make a difference.

Explore more style tips from Kimberly Wilson in this extract from her book, Hip Tranquil Chick.

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