I walk the halls of my office building, observe my fellow women on the Metro, walking to their workplace, and event in the line at Chipotle for lunch and I have come to the conclusion: no one understands what is business casual. Seriously, what is business casual and how do we navigate this dress code,… Continue Reading What is Business Casual? How to Navigate this Dress Code
1. Replace your facial moisturizer with a lighter weight or oil free version. Your skin doesn’t require as much nourishment in the hot and humid months. This change will make your makeup apply and last better and help keep your skin clear. Of course your moisturizer should have at least an SPF of 15! 2.… Continue Reading Tuesday’s Tip – Quick Tips to Look and Feel Great This Summer
Often women change their skincare routine with the weather. It is true that the heated air in buildings in the winter cause our skin to be dryer, as does the cold winds that slap our skin as we scurry from car to office. Summer usually comes with humidity, offering constant moisture to our skin. Even… Continue Reading Tuesday Tip: The Skin You’re In
I have never understood the desire to look like a total fool on a holiday. Tunic sweaters with appliqué bunnies for Easter, American flag shorts, socks and scrunchies for Independence Day, light-up pumpkin earrings for Halloween, tacky theme ties for Christmas, green everything under the sun for St. Patrick’s Day. Why America, why? Do you… Continue Reading Dressing for the Holidays
Raspberry merino v-neck from Ann Taylor Loft. Denim trousers from Ann Taylor (just came in the mail yesterday!), two anthracite and bead necklaces from Express. Black Enzo boots. Makeup is L’Oreal True Match foundation, Chanel concealer and powder. Nars Orgasm on the cheeks. On the lids is Champagne Pink shadow from the Body Shop on… Continue Reading Happy Valentine’s Day!
My sister and I always buy each other tickets to the theatre for our birthdays. It’s our way of infusing a bit of culture into our lives, and creates great conversation at the bar afterwards. I knew the play wasn’t at the fanciest of theatres, more of a small and historic theatre. Considering the play’s… Continue Reading Night at the Theatre an 23, 2006
Dinner at a hip restaurant, then T.B.A. for afterwards. Really requires me to dress for a multitide of activites. Salsa dancing? Smoky bar and rock band? Karaoke? Chi chi club? Casual fin of the movies?Black silk/cashmere tank from Banana Republic. My newly purchased black suiting pants from Ann Taylor Loft, and my denim Ann Taylor… Continue Reading My Sister’s Birthday
Pre-pubescent women below 100 lbs. showing off dresses in the thousands. Ads for Armani, Versace, Missoni, Chanel, and any other brand you couldn’t afford (and possibly couldn’t even find for sale in your neck of the woods). Crazy outfits of sheer blouses without camisoles, plaids with polka dots, false turquoise lashes, and 6″ platform wedges.… Continue Reading How to “Read” Fashion Magazines
Dinner in the city for my mom’s birthday. Restaurant says Men’s Attire: Jacket Required. This is a popular place for politicians and proposals, we as a family felt we should dress the part. Red silk surplice front shell from Ann Taylor Loft. Found it in their sale rack last January for $39.99. Black Triacetate jacket… Continue Reading Chi Chi Dinner in the City