Black cashmere tank from Banana Republic, white cotton safari jacket from Gap, black “Drew” trousers from The Limited, silver and leather necklace from Chico’s, silver cuff bracelet and silver hoops, black leather thong heels from Mossimo. Hair is third day, brushed out, a tee-shirt’s neck band as a headband, hair, slightly backcombed in back and… Continue Reading Wednesday
Red crepe jersey dress from Maggy London, black croco peeptoe heels from BCBGirls, single gold bangle from Ralph Lauren. Hair is second day, a few pieces curled around an iron for a short period of time for texture. Makeup is L’Oreal Bare Naturale mineral foundation in True Beige applied lightly with a bronzing brush, Nars… Continue Reading Tuesday
Didn’t take many photos at all. Sorry guys. Saturday started off with yoga class. I wore these new knit separates I got from C.enne.v Couture (review to come). Sillky-soft black jersey short-sleeved hoodie and cropped drawstring pants with a white ribbed tank from Old Navy underneath. Afterwards, we had a few friends over. The plan… Continue Reading This Weekend
One reader recently asked, “I’m confused on what casual dressing will look like this fall with this more polished look going on. It’s hard to look polished being casual and not be too 80’s preppy. Can you help?” I understand your plight; the magazines seem to be showing nothing but lady-like pieces with very structured… Continue Reading How to Look Polished AND Casual
So ladies, it’s that time of year. The time where you are expected to stash away those sandals and shorts and suddenly don cable-knit sweaters and cords. Here in the Nation’s Capital it’s around 95 degrees and I have a feeling that come Tuesday the weather wills till be as hot. I can recall Halloweens… Continue Reading No White After Labor Day!
Reader Laurie emailed me recently after reading “Talking Fashion” on Washington Post’s website about fall’s trends. Suzanne D’Amato and Janet Bennett lead this chat and are very intelligent and stylish women, but mentioned in this certain chat that bootcut jeans are “Momtastic” and to be stylish one should choose a skinny leg, high-waisted style, or… Continue Reading Are Bootcut Jeans “Momtastic?”
So my plan was to wear my white short sleeved shirt with black trousers and my leopard heels. I was all dressed and sitting on the front step watching the dog scamper around and do his business before I left for work. I was reading a book, bent over and the dog decided to come… Continue Reading Wednesday
Tuesday I had the day off because I had some family and personal things to attend to. Lots of running around town. Olive linen puff-sleeve shift dress from Old Navy, faux tiger eye necklace and earrings from beach boutique, black Reef “Sandy” flops. Hair was second day, bedhead straightened with round brush and dryer. Makeup… Continue Reading Tuesday
Job interview… those two words can create all sorts of fear and loathing in people. Having to sell yourself, but not too hard. Make a good impression, try not to have sweaty palms, fidgety hands, spinach in your teeth. And then of course, what on earth are you to wear??? Job interview attire used to… Continue Reading Dressing for Your Interview