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
Hair, your crowning glory, or your arch nemesis. Many busy women find hair to be a bother, a waste of time in the morning, an insane cost at the salon every few weeks. Women often complain about their hair due to the weather, the time of the month, their genes. I too am one of… Continue Reading Hair – Your Life-Long Accessory
“You always look so put together!” “I love your sense of style!” “What a cool necklace, where ever did you get it?” “I wish I could put together outfits like you.” “What a great outfit!” I received 23 compliments on my outfit or a piece of my outfit today. No, I am not trying to… Continue Reading Accessories Make the Woman
This weekend I attended a wedding. Weddings are difficult days to dress for. What time is the wedding? Where is it located? What religion is the couple? What is your role (or the role of your date) in this wedding? What colors are unacceptable? Below I share what to wear for any kind of wedding…… Continue Reading What to Wear for Any Kind of Wedding