How to Add to Your Jewelry Collection

I have a weakness for unusual pins.  I’ve been
collecting them since I was a teen and still wear
some of my older ones to this day.  In fact, one
of my favorites, a little giraffe about 2 inches
tall, was given to me by my “Secret Santa” way
back in third grade.  It’s seen better days, but
it’s whimsical enough [...]

The Best Bets for Fall 2006

A new fashion season is upon us with trends that
will allow us to shine – or look ridiculous,
depending on how we partake of them.  Some are
like a breath of fresh air, making us wish cooler
weather was already upon us, while others are
about as ripe for disastrous interpretations as
they come (can you say leggings?).
Since NO ONE [...]

What to Wear After Hours This Fall

What do you have on your fall social calendar?
A pig roast?  An apple festival?  A drive through New
England?
As the days grow shorter, the calendar becomes crazy,
and the catalogs start filling your mailbox, now’s the
time to put together your non-business fall wardrobe.
Not only will you find the best deals and greatest
inventories if you shop early, you’ll [...]

The Clothes That Say You’re Serious

Not long ago I happened to catch a network news interview in which two women were debating the economy.  One of the women was dressed similarly to the interviewer in an attractive business suit with current hair and makeup; the other was dressed in a bright pink t-shirt and floral overalls with a 1980’s hairstyle [...]

5 Common Fashion and Accessory Mistakes

After flipping through a few pre-shows on Sunday and reading Kat Giantis’ Emmy show fashion review “hits and misses” on MSN.com this week,
http://tv.msn.com/tv/emmys2006/undressed
it occurred to me that many of faux pas that were cited on the red carpet are the same ones I see everyday on the streets around me.  Over-accessorizing, poor fit, elements out [...]