Lighten up in the Summer
It’s June in Indiana, and that means some hot, humid days. I reach for cotton shorts, skirts and dresses, and shun jeans until fall. As I change my wardrobe, I also am switching up my makeup. Here are some change I like to make: – I am always use a sunblock or a moisturizer with […]
Work Picnic: Tread With Caution
We have all been there: The Company Picnic. For many people, it’s a quandary: what should I wear? I want to look more casual, but not too casual: will people think I want to goof off? Will I look stupid? Or if I am too dressed up, will I look too corporate or uptight? As […]
Goodwill Goes Uptown
Thrift Store Tips From Your Indianapolis Wardrobe Stylist Many Fashionistas I know already shop at thrift stores such as Goodwill. I am amazed at some of their cute finds. I, too, caught the thrift store bug and shopped a Goodwill store in Manhattan in the Chelsea District while we vacationed there. While I can only […]
Fun in the Sun
If you are like me, you have fond memories of the summer. I lived in a rural area of Indiana, and it seemed there were hours to read, play outside with my neighbors and pets, and, when I was old enough to drive, meet friends at the swimming pool or local hangouts. Back then, being […]
Skin Care is for Men, too!
Being in the cosmetics industry, makeup and someone’s look are always on my mind for women and even for men. At a few weddings, some grooms will even let me apply some transparent power or oil control lotion so they won’t look shiny at the altar. It takes quite a bit of persuasion, though. Men […]
Jewelry Supports Women Around the World
This week at my book group, we discussed Kisses From Katie, a story about a young woman who is devoting her life to helping orphaned children in Uganda. What she has accomplished is nothing short of a miracle. Davis’ nonprofit, Amazima Ministries International, connects 600 vulnerable children with sponsor families worldwide and feeds 1,500 kids a week. […]
Shopping for a Day
Recently, one of my friends asked me to go shopping with her to update her work/personal wardrobe. She had just received a full-time job and felt she needed an updated image for work. It was a fun and productive day. Since I know this lady pretty well (we used to work in the same office), […]
Finding the Perfect Jeans
Jean Tips From Your Indianapolis Personal Stylist We all wear jeans. Since I don’t work in an office anymore, jeans are nearly an every-day part of my wardrobe. Finding the pair that fits correctly and is comfortable yet stylish can be a challenge, however. That’s why I want to talk about that here! My frustrations […]
Looking Your Best on Your Big Day: Makeup Tips
Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day. Here are some tips for brides of all ages… Don’t overdo black or dark eyeliner unless your eyes are huge. Black liner makes your eyes look small. Don’t be afraid to put on a little extra blush. Brides wear white or cream, usually, and […]
Think “Classic” and “Pretty” for Your Wedding…
Wedding season is certainly here! If you work in the wedding business, you are probably already booking appointments, looking at current trends and helping friends shop for dresses. I am booking appointments for spring, summer and even fall, and thrilled to do it. I like to tell brides, when you pick makeup colors, wedding colors, […]
