There are two common questions that women mutter in front of the mirror. 1. Does my butt look fat in this dress? 2. Are my boobs too big for this dress? Somehow, the first ‘butt’ question and the myriad of responses that go with it usually result in an immediate fix. Oh no Rita, I ain’t […]
Category Archives: Style Tips
Style Lessons I Learned From My Mom
I am blessed to say that my Mom, at 82 years old, is still healthy (as much as can be expected at 82), happy (routines make her smile) and stylish (simple and neat). Both my parents worked as professionals so they were up, dressed, primped and out along with my brother and I as we […]
Top Trends For Back-To-Personality Shopping
Back to school – whether you have kids, don’t have kids, watch TV, read magazines or get your style fix from the highway billboards, you can’t escape the back-to-school push. Here’s my takeaway from this deluge. The hot fashion trend is for the kids to show off their personality. What? What about us? When is […]
Do You Hate Your Summer Clothes?
It’s bound to happen. The weather will change, you will have to pull out something to wear other than your yellow polka dot bikini, and the words “I have nothing to wear” will echo through the house! When you packed away the winter woolies and the black boots after our epic season, did you by […]
Why You Need A Classic White Shirt
Aaaah, the beauty of the classic white shirt…and why you should own one! Despite the current heat wave, pre-fall merchandise is arriving in the stores now, so naturally there are some colors that crossover seasons. White is one of them. It looks sophisticated, current, great with a tan and if you shop carefully it can […]
6 Style Strategies For Saving Your Skin
I spent the last 10 days in blazing sun with 2% humidity. Oh the beauty of Santa Fe, Sedona, The Grand Canyon and Scottsdale! Water please!!! We dressed smartly and hiked daily. Things I learned – cover everything, wear sun protection clothing, make sure it is lightweight enough to allow you to survive 103 degree […]
Dressing Down For Walmart
We have all done it. We have made judgment calls about people based on their clothing, their outfit, their costume. As much as we use the phrase ‘You can’t judge a book by its cover’ – we do. Most often, our judgments fall into the following categories. She is dressing too young or too old, […]
Does Your Jewelry Need A Makeover?
When you took care of that bi-annual chore of switching your seasonal clothing, did you include every category? If you are a regular reader, you already know how hard I work to get you to break down your wardrobe by category. It is infinitely more manageable that way. Think of it like grocery shopping. You […]
Channelling Your Boho Chic
Oh No BoHo! It’s summertime and the retailers are scrambling! I have been in this business long enough to know the cycles, the trends and the traps. The conversations in the back buying offices go something like this. “We need to plan for a product-push before the dog days of summer when the world escapes to the […]
Lord & Taylor Charity Day ~ Saturday October 3rd
Let’s Do Something Good Together; a program benefitting cancer non-profit organizations in our community, will be an all-day shopping event that will include a fashion presentation celebrating the spirit and beauty of those who have survived cancer. Additionally, guests will enjoy special discounts, local entertainment, and gifts with purchase opportunities, children’s activities, refreshments and so much more! Meet Our Featured Fashion Stylist Doreen Dove, an award-winning expert in the field of Image Consulting, for expert fashion tips. Doreen’s book, Confidence Is Always In Style will be available for sale that day. www.DoreenDove.com