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 […]
Is the lovely leopard luring you in? Unsure about how to navigate your way through the jungle this Fall? Here’s how to tame the desire and rock the leopard print. Think ‘categories’ here ladies, don’t think shopping cart. It’s a very different thing if you fill your shopping cart with black items as you work through […]
When was the last time you performed a bag assessment? A purse is more than an accessory – it is a statement, an investment, and a daily companion. Seriously, what do you hold more often than your bag? You carry it every day, so it has to be versatile, comfortable and good looking. It has […]
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, […]
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 […]
Okay, it’s summertime and supposedly the living is easy. However this cliché does not apply to shopping. Should I go outlet shopping or stick a fork in my eye? Clients hire me everyday because they hate to shop. Reasons given – too many stores, too many price points, too far away, everything looks the same, I […]
On no…July 4th is upon us. What to expect? People dressed like flags, fireworks, roman candles, Betsy Ross, you name it! UFO’s Ahead – Unnecessary Frumpy Outfits. Who started this ridiculous practice anyway? Even the ugly Christmas sweater now has its own website, themed parties and networking groups. Don’t believe me, or want to be involved (seriously), Google […]
How To Shop For Booties
How often have you coveted a pair of boots, felt sassy as you pranced around the slippery carpet in the shoe department, couldn’t wait to get them home, and then, damn, are these the same boots I tried on? • Did they pack the wrong size, they are so tight! • Were they this stiff […]