Wardrobe
Pumpkin Paradise
Tis the season for pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin cheesecake, but it never occurred to me to make pumpkin part of my beauty and self-care routine until my friend and halth coach ebbie Baumoel shared these two home-made, all natural “recipes” …
Read MoreMasks and Makeup Choices
It appears we’ll be wearing masks for months into the future, so let’s do it with intention. Some like to use a mask as a mini-billboard for their social justice cause. Others want to match a mask to their outfit of the day. I like the subtle approach – a plain mask that blends with…
Read MoreMaking the Most of Markdowns.
YOU ARE WORTH FULL PRICE I consistently see women’s closets full of item after item that they insist was “such a bargain I couldn’t pass it up” … and the tag is still on the garment to prove it. I love a deal too – but at any price, it’s only a deal if the…
Read MoreCrazy for Cardigans
I’m practically obsessed with cardigans these days. They polish an outfit without looking stuffy or feeling as confining as a jacket. Worn unbuttoned (and would you really wear one any other way?) they create an elongated, sleek silhouette. They give you 3-piece-combo options that multiply your mix-match exponentially. They span seasons, taking your summer garments…
Read MoreCasual Jackets = Practical Poise
Whether you want a jacket for variable temperatures or to polish your look on seemingly endless ZOOM calls for your career or community leadership roles, today’s world seems to call for something other than a traditional tailored look. Here are two terrific options:
Read MoreComfy Needn’t Mean Dumpy
Working from home allows many of us to forego “dressing up” in favor of more comfy attire these days. But – for our professional image or just our positive sense of self – staying in jammies all day probably isn’t the best choice. Here are some cozy items that can look good while they feel…
Read MoreNew Concept for Coordination
A recent contest on Pattern Review.com gave me a new way to make the most of a wardrobe – mine or a client’s. Whether you sew your clothes, buy ready-to-wear or mix the two, I think you’ll enjoy playing this game yourself – especially if you need a little emotional boost to handle the prospect…
Read MoreBreaking the “Rules” & Getting Away With It
I’m pretty much a maverick – not a fan of rules at all – especially when it comes to styling my clients and myself. I seldom even use the word, preferring to think in terms of “guidelines” instead. Even so, when this dress violated every principle I usually follow, I wanted to identify the loopholes…
Read MoreDresses Worn 3 Ways
My wardrobe strategy – for myself and for every client – is that each new item work in at least 3 combinations with existing pieces. Solid separates function easily in this system, provided they are chosen in a unified color theme. But what about one-piece dresses? That’s where accessories come into play – making the…
Read MoreMore Self-Care Strategies …
As the COVID pandemic and stay-at-home continue for many and racial tensions pull at our hearts, the natural impulse is to ask “How can I help?” Whether that means sewing masks, shopping for elderly neighbors, donating to food pantries or extending care and support to friends, we can only maintain effectiveness if we take care…
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