wardrobe coordination
Mix & Match Combos With NAVY
Navy blue is an extremely versatile wardrobe neutral, able to be blended into nearly any woman’s personal coloring, depending on the accent colors she chooses to complete the outfit. Here are some examples …
Read MoreMix & Match Combos for Black Haired Women
The easiest way to spot mix/match combinations in your closet is to start with a multi-color element that includes your hair color. For women with black or near-black hair, that means black, darkest brown or dark navy. Here are some ideas to get you started, whether you’re thinking of yourself or of someone on your…
Read MoreMix & Match Roadmaps for Silver-Haired Women
The easiest way to spot mix/match combinations in your closet is to start with a multi-color element that includes your hair color. For silver-haired women that means some shade of lighter or darker gray. Here are some ideas to get you started, whether you’re thinking of yourself or of someone on your holiday gift list…
Read MoreMix & Match “Roadmaps” for Brunettes
The easiest way to spot mix/match combinations in your closet is to start with a multi-color element that includes your hair color. For most brunettes and gals with auburn hair that means some shade of chocolate brown. Here are some ideas to get you started, whether you’re thinking of yourself or of someone on your…
Read MoreShoe Strategies – Goldilocks Style
A luncheon of my professional women’s group was my first chance to wear a new shirtdress I bought in Charcoal coated denim. It has an almost leather-like look and lots of topstitching a la jean jackets – overall a tiny bit of “rough” vibe. So what footwear to choose?
Read MoreImage Trainees Tackle MY Wardrobe
My professional colleagues and I often say that even a wardrobe consultant need a wardrobe consultant herself from time to time. And I had exactly that opportunity this week …
Read MorePlay Paper Dolls in Your Fall Closet
After you rotate the cold-weather items back into your closet, it’s great to spend some time experimenting with new combinations you may not have worn before. I lay out mixes on my bedroom carpet, finish with the accessories and snap a quick cell-phone pic of each combo for future reference, like this…
Read MorePale Pink – of All Things – Gets an Autumn Flavor
The whole pink family — light to darker — is a fashion favorite at the moment, and its versatility makes it a favorite every season for me and for my client work. We don’t typically think of this blush tone as a cool-weather option, but just see how beautifully it really can work …
Read MoreUpdating for Fall – Jade Green Cardigan
Still playing paper dolls – this time with a feather-weight jade green swing cardigan that I”m carrying forward for Fall. This colorway — first cousin of teal/turquoise blues – is flattering to nearly everyone, although women with paler coloring may prefer a toned-down version. Here are some lessons from mix/matching it …
Read MoreEditing & Prioritizing Lisa’s Fabric Stash
My sewing clients routinely tell me they own more fabric than they could sew up in two lifetimes. So why waste time sewing anything but the very best pieces – the ones that are the most flattering to your coloring and features?
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