Spring has sprung!
I first posted this in spring, but I thought we could all enjoy some colors — that we can wear now in the summer! Nordstrom has some beautiful floral prints and just color in general. I love the cotton lady dresses, the abstract boxy shape dresses too. It’s all so pretty. What I like about […]
More Style Mistakes and Wearing Cropped Pants
I am going to step on some toes here…the picture I’ve featured is the beloved Capri pant. Sorry ladies — most women who wear Capri pants don’t look good in them. If you’re short, chunky, average height with short legs, bigger on the bottom, very tall, bigger in the belly — Capri pants aren’t going […]
Style Tips from Some of my Fav Books
The photo here shows an attractive lady wearing black. Believe it or not, 80 percent of the population has soft coloring (light brown hair, dishwater blonde with medium light eyes. They don’t look good in black–yet everyone wears it…) Besides writing a blog, I also love to read, and of course I have read my […]
Ways to look slimmer…
Believe it or not, there are some do’s and don’ts to follow when you’re trying to look thinner! Think about hemlines. This means avoid those things humorously associated with tourists: capri pants, pleated khakis, long baggy shorts or calf-length skirts. Instead, opt for straight jeans in a dark wash that hit exactly at your ankle or an inch […]
Summer’s the Perfect Time to Wear the Shirtdress
Soon, we’ll be in the middle of summer, and you maybe have the same dilemma I do: what do I wear to look fresh, stay cool and yet professional–not a suit or heavy lined pants. What about the shirtdress–it’s always been a favorite of mine. I’ve had linen ones, cotton ones from Brooks Brothers, etc. […]
Dressing for the Job Interview
Everyone has heard the old saying: You have to dress for the job you want. Many new grads are planning their interview suits to increase their chances of landing that perfect job. Wherever you buy your outfit, consider this: fit is paramount. If you buy your clothing at a department store, take advantage of the […]
More on Silhouettes–The “No Curves” Figure
We’ve been talking about different silhouettes, and this time we are going to talk about the straight, the “H” or “no curves” silhouette. The person with this figure is straight and has to create some curves. You know you have a straight figure if you measure yourself and there is not much different between your […]
Options for Curvy Women
If you are like me and are curvy — not straight — take heart. Times have changed, and there are many more options for us. I encourage you to check out brands that specifically are made for curvy women. Read online, try them on, etc. For instance, I recently tried a Loft brand for curvy […]
The hourglass silhouette
I am going through silhouettes on my blog, and have already talked about the Pear Shape, also known as bigger on the bottom. This time, I am looking at the hourglass, or the proportional shape. If you have this shape, you’re lucky! Your shoulders and hips measure about the same, and your waist is about […]
Get a Personal Styling Gift for Mom
Well, that time of year is coming up: Mother’s Day. I was just looking over the Macy’s ads we always get in the mail, and I was surprised to find that the majority of ads were for cookware. Now, we all love Mom’s cooking — who doesn’t–but what about something different…A personal styling appointment with […]
