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
This morning I woke up shivering. I turned on the radio to hear it should be 70 degrees by this afternoon. It’s also casual Friday. Black silk/cashmere scoop shell from banana Republic. Red shetland crew neck cardigan from a thrift store. Gap jeans in their retired Lowrise Bootcut fit in a bright vintage wash. Black… Continue Reading Hot and Cold
Ah, the fitting room. A dreaded location for many women. The room is often too small, sometimes smells funny, the mirrors are so unflattering (it’s not you!), there are pushy salespeople lurking when you want to be left alone and not a soul in sight when you need a different size. Often the doors don’t… Continue Reading Making the Most of The Fitting Room
I usually do not buy overly trendy items. Didn’t get Uggs, no ponchos, no CK Jeans tees, or Bebe rhinestoned jeans. Nary a Louis Vuitton or faux LV purse in my closet. However when the puffed sleeve look was in a few years ago, I bought a jacket. It was just too cute. About a… Continue Reading The Old Denim Jacket
We have hear many “rules” for fashion over the years – some which is valid, much which is not. I do believe there are some things that are universally flattering, some things that should be banned from stores for being so universally unflattering. There are a few fashion “rules” that have been around for years,… Continue Reading Fashion Truth and Fiction