In my late teens, when I was about 19 I think and doing a lot of vintage shopping, I began to view my wardrobe as a collection. I have pieces in my closet that I’ve had since the ’90s, some that were my mom’s from the ’70s, and more from my grandma that were from …
Work Style Basics: What NOT to Wear vs What TO Wear
Gone are the days of women feeling like they have to dress like a man in a man’s world to be taken seriously in the workplace. Wearing the power suits popular in the 80’s and/or even forced to endure long days squeezed into flesh-toned pantyhose, even worn UNDER your pants is a thing of the …
Perfect Dresses for your Company Holiday Party
Isabella tweeted me yesterday asking if I would help her find an appropriate holiday dress for her boyfriend’s upcoming company holiday party …and since I know many of you will also be attending these sort of events, I thought I’d share with you all my “appropriate” picks. 1. Calvin Klein Pearl Trim Ponte Knit Sheath …
Versatile Must-Haves for Fall & a Wardrobe Tips & Tricks
I get quite a few emails from my lovely readers asking for a little fashion advice and while I usually just respond via email, I think it’s about time to make it public knowledge. That said, Ayesha @ Creative Juices Photography and Surface Graphics recently asked “What are 5-10 great versatile pieces that every woman …
Back to SchoolAccessorizing your Uniforms
I recently received an email from a young reader who loves fashion and clothes but has to wear a uniform to school and asked if I could give some tips on helping her look fabulous this year. If you’re a long-time reader, you may know that I attended Catholic grade school and high school and …