5 Evening Wear Essentials
About fifteen years ago on a Thursday afternoon around 4:30, my husband called me at work to say that he had just been handed box seat tickets to a touring performance of "Mame," starring Juliet Prowse. Would I be interested in going? The tickets were for 7:30 that night. When the curtain rose three hours later, we were there, as was our hostess and her boyfriend. A third couple, however, couldn't make it. Why? Given the extremely short notice (the tickets were given to our hostess by a friend late that afternoon), they had to decline because the woman had nothing ...
The Spring 2009 Review
Tired of the gloomy weather and fragile economy? Join the club! Fortunately, neither will last forever. Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal, and one of the easiest ways to get into the spirit is by slipping into the colors and patterns of the season. Fortunately, you won't have to add a lot to be "au courant" this year. Retailers are sticking with perennial favorites, which is good news: you can wear pieces from previous years and still look of-the-moment. Just replace what's worn out and add a few new things to feel fresh and trendy. Just remember these 5 basics ...
Fashion Designer Basics
How much do you know about designer apparel? There's an old "I Love Lucy" episode where the Ricardos and the Mertzes are in Paris. Lucy, upon attending a Jacques Marcel runway show, decides she HAS to have a Marcel dress. Ricky tells her no, that it's too expensive. She goes on a hunger strike and Ricky caves - until he finds out that Ethel has been sneaking her food. In revenge, Ricky and Fred present their wives with dresses made from potato sacks and hats made from horse feedbags and tell them that they were made by Jacques Marcel. The girls ...
How to Use Clothing to Establish Your Authority
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you thought you'd be taken seriously, but weren't? Like during a business meeting, in the classroom, at a community event, or in some other setting in which you were playing a prominent role? You went in thinking you'd make an impact, but then received either a tepid reception or were outright ignored. When all was said and done, you were left scratching your head, wondering what went wrong. Sound familiar? If so, you're not alone. I've seen men and woman both step in front of a group of people to teach, preach, demonstrate, ...
How to Be Fashionable at Any Age
With so many designers and trends targeting the svelte body of the twenty-something, is it possible to look fashionable as the years pass and your body begins to tell the tale? Absolutely! In fact, with a little ingenuity and sleigh-of-hand, it's easy to be fashionable and stylish regardless of how many candles are on your birthday cake. Now let's be frank: unless you work out religiously, you probably don't have the same body at 40, 50, or 60 that you did at 25. Time, gravity, and pregnancy all take their toll on the female body, as does menopause. And when you mix a ...
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5 Evening Wear Essentials
About fifteen years ago on a Thursday afternoon around 4:30, my husband called me...
The Spring 2009 Review
Tired of the gloomy weather and fragile economy? Join the club! Fortunately, neither...
Fashion Designer Basics
How much do you know about designer apparel? There’s an old “I...
How to Use Clothing to Establish Your Authority
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you thought you’d be taken...
How to Be Fashionable at Any Age
With so many designers and trends targeting the svelte body of the twenty-something,...
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Great Evening Attire Options
What should you wear for evening events? While we’ve become much less...
How to Mix Business with Fashion
Is being fashionably dressed at work the same thing as being appropriately dressed...
Understanding Shoe Aesthetics
Last Friday afternoon as I was driving along restaurant row on Main Street doing...
What Clothing Reveals About Your Background
Whenever I’m in a crowd, I like to watch people. Young, old, rich, poor, thin,...
Why It Pays to Be Attractive
“There are no ugly women, just lazy ones.” –Helena Rubenstein Not...
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Cocktail Dresses and Evening GownsWhere are the best places on the web to find evening attire? Depending on your needs and budget, you can find dresses for evening events at a variety of places, including: Couture Candy If you have a passion for designer clothes, you’ll find plenty to drool over here. Not only do they have amazing clothes, but they also offer style tips and have... [Read more of this review]
Suiting ResourcesThese resources can help you marry your industry basics with fashion for a head-turning look. Banana Republic Remember when Banana Republic only had safari stuff? They still have some of those great classic pieces, but they also have lots of of-the-moment business attire. Take a look. Boden USA The venerable UK mail order house has TONS of updated... [Read more of this review]
Shoe ResourcesIn keeping with this week’s article about shoes, here are a couple of resources you might like: Rachel Zoe Picks Stylist-to-the-stars Rachel Zoe offers her top picks for spring shoes and handbags. Funny Shoe Name Brands You’ve heard of Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin, but what Shoes for Lovely People or The Highest Heel? See for... [Read more of this review]
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