Release the Turtleneck From Its Shell! Many a day I spend assessing sweaters with clients- it is a huge category. Not to overstate it, but when a client starts gathering, she’s gone for a while – gone on a search-and-find involving closets, cubbies, cedar chests, boxes, bins and basements! Once gathered, we break it down by style […]
Out Of The Trenches… When I think classic, I think cars – can’t help it, I grew up in a car family. In the fashion world classic means a trench. The classic definition of a trench is a raincoat made of waterproof heavy duty cotton gabardine, leather or poplin with detailing such as a removable […]
What’s living in your nest? Different species of birds use different materials to build their nests. Some use twigs, sticks, weeds, spider webs, lichens, insect cocoons, feathers, moss and even dryer lint! Might this sound like your closets? Both you and your house have earned the chance to breath a little now that there is […]
Are you vertically challenged? While you may not be able to change the cards you were dealt, the right clothing and accessories can actually help you appear taller than you are. Let’s ditch the 6-inch platform shoes and talk about a few ways to fake those extra inches without breaking the bank. Between us girlfriends, […]
The pending end of summer is both bittersweet and a relief – come on admit it! We are creatures of habit – we like order. Yes we like sunshine, barbecues, outdoor sports and sand in the car (not really), but there is something settling about settling back into a Fall routine. Knowing that you aren’t […]
Are you praying for a sale? Have you ever heard the phrase ‘If you fail to plan, you plan to fail’? Let me show you how planning is way better than praying (when it comes to shopping anyway). In order to show you this clearly and concisely I will need to be clear and concise. In […]
Did you know that you are viewed longer and more critically from behind? I always tell my clients that you have to look good when you ‘leave‘ the room! Why? When you enter the room, you are making eye contact with others and it is a normal response to look away or down if you […]
First, interview the pants and then get naked! Got your attention? Good…now pay attention! If you are going on a first date…what are the requirements you might have for the prospect? Let’s pick 4… He’s wearing a belt He has change in his pockets His pants aren’t dragging on the floor His butt isn’t sagging in […]
Perusing For The Perfect Sweater
AKA – Not Your Mister Rogers Cardigan If you are a frequent reader you probably have heard me mention Mister Rogers’ cardigans more than once. So let me set the record straight. I loved Mister Rogers…many a quiet day was spent curled up in a comfy chair with my two beautiful little girls (not so […]