Fashion Winners and Losers

I’ve just been reading the dire retailing reports from the fashion trade as they look back on 2008.  What had started as a promising year with luxury launches, impressive profits, and ubiquitous celebrity lines has fizzled into store closures, bankruptcies, and layoffs.  How fickle is fashion!
But it’s not all bad news.  As people tighten their spending [...]

What to Wear When You’re the Hostess

So let’s say you’re having some people over for the holidays. It could be just family and friends for Hanukah or Christmas dinner, or it could be a big bash for your office or association. You’ve got a million details to attend to – menu, shopping, cleaning, organizing – so I’ll only pester you with [...]

Holiday Fashions on a Tight Budget

One of the best things about the holiday season is that you get to break out of your regular routine to take time with family and friends. From traveling and parties to sightseeing and just “hanging out,” it’s a fun, memory-building time of year.
But it can also be very expensive – particularly if you want [...]