Gift Ideas!
Hello Readers … Can’t believe Christmas is almost upon us…try not to get too stressed out in finding the perfect gift. I could write a hundred blogs about finding the right gift…but who has time? Anyway, I do like to buy something personalized that will last–such as a monogram necklace or trinket. I love Red […]
Vests that Flatter Your Figure
Vests are all the range. I searched on Nordstrom.com, and there were more than 100 to choose from. As we talked about in our last post, trends don’t always flatter us, and we have to keep in mind our figure types. I am a bigger on the bottom figure, so when I look for a […]
What I am loving now…
Good morning, fashionistas…happy weekend, Saturday, and all the rest. I am now back from my 9-day class in the fashion capitol of New York City. I stayed right near fashion avenue, and it was amazing to be in the heart of it all in the world of clothing, designers, personal styling, and you name it. […]
Pop of Color Make a Difference
While some stylists don’t agree, I think wearing the right colors is just as important as the clothing cut and fit. For instance, many people don’t look good in black…it drains the colors from your face. Navy or Royal Blue are much better options. Case in point: Amy Schumer. Her stylist knows color and uses […]
How to Wear Flares! 3 Rules to Get it Right
Not since the debut of the skinny jean has a fashion silhouette created so much intrigue! 70’s-inspired flared jeans, and their cousins culottes and wide-leg trousers, have been creeping into stores over the past year or so, and this fall, they’re everywhere. But since they’re literally the opposite of what women have been wearing for […]
Neat items for the college woman in all of us.
Neat items for the college woman in all of us. 1. Chambray Button Up The most versatile item in every closet. 2. Combat Boots Essential for many occasions, especially those in the Fall. 3. Converse, Vans, or Keds Shoes perfect for adding a “sporty” touch to an outfit. 4. Leggings For the sake of all […]
Free Lecture Explores Dress through the Ages
Dr. Linda Przybyszewski is an associate professor of history at the University of Notre Dame and the author of “The Lost Art of Dress: The Women Who Once Made America Stylish.” She calls those women the Dress Doctors, and on Aug. 27 Przybyszewski will give a free lecture at the Indianapolis Museum of Art about their […]
Festival Wear
Although they are not new, music festivals are really becoming popular. It’s a chance to travel to a cool destination, see friends, and hear many popular bands over a couple of days — instead of just an artist or two. Here in Indianapolis, Symphony on the Prairie also counts as a musical event as do […]
Especially for Wavy and Curly Hair
Hello Readers. If you have wavy, curly or even slightly frizzy hair, you will love this blog post. I have been trying curly hair products for years, and honestly, I can’t endorse many of them. I used to think beach sprays were the cat’s meow, and at the time they were pretty reliable…but I have […]
Five Shoes Every Man Should Own…
Readers, I recently attended a conference on Men’s Wear in New York City. It was such fun: my favorite thing was eating lunch every day from the various food trucks. NYC food is among the best in the world; I am convinced. Anyway, I eager to learn more about styling men. While men’s style appears to […]
