Embrace Your Inner Princess To Save a Fortune

Remember when you were little and used to dress up like a princess? You dreamed about a future surrounded by beautiful things. You wanted the best, and if your brother or sister got something more or better than you, you immediately hollered, “Not fair!”
Fast forward a few years and a few disappointments and [...]

How Hermès Became a Fashion Powerhouse

Their scarves are considered collector’s pieces.  Their handbags have waiting lists that last for years.  Their saddles are coveted by equestrians the world over.  They’ve remained “in the family” for nearly 175 years.
Yet when Thierry Hermès (pronouced tee-airy air-mehz) moved from Germany to France in 1828, he had no illusions of grandeur.  No, he was [...]

How Tiffany & Company Left Their Mark on Fashion

The distinctive blue box. The engagement ring style. A China pattern fit for the White House. When you think of Tiffany’s, you think of diamonds and luxury that only a few can afford. But how did they get there? How did they leave their mark?
By dedicating themselves to quality and [...]

Vintage Clothing 101

When I was in third grade, I was cast as the grandmother in our class play. When I told my mother I needed a little old lady costume, she took me to this old Victorian house in downtown Colorado Springs. The stairs creaked as we climbed the front porch. Inside, the light was dim and [...]

Christina Ricci Packs Her Bags

Actress Christina Ricci has signed on to be the face of Samsonite’s relaunched Fashionaire line, which will hit stores soon.
Originally introduced in 1968, Fashionaire mixes the renowed Samsonite durability with a fun, fashionable look.  The current collection comes in two flavors:  white with large black flowers and vines all over it, or black with white flowers [...]