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 possibly afford (and possibly couldn’t even find for sale in your neck of the woods). Crazy outfits…
Chi Chi Dinner in the City
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…
Hot and Cold
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…
Making the Most of The Fitting Room
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…
The Old Denim Jacket
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…
Lack of Motivation
I went to bed knowing I wouldn’t want to go to work today. Makes for a very uninspired outfit for work. Black merino turtleneck from Ann Taylor. Olive cotton sateen pants from Ann Taylor. Pointy black boots. Silver hoops. Makeup…
Happy Holidays…
So I had my cousin’s holiday party. It was at his house, which looks straight from a Pottery Barn catalog. He said it was casual, but you can never be too sure what another’s idea of casual is. Hair curly….
Happy Holiday Party!
Tonight was my company holiday party. Passed hors d’ourves and cocktails, open bar, seated dinner, dancing and raffles. Invitation said semi-formal. I wore the same black dress I wore to a wedding a month prior. It is made out of…
Fashion Truth and Fiction
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…
Hair – Your Life-Long Accessory
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…
Accessories Make the Woman
“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…
What to Wear for Any Kind of Wedding
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?…
