Wardrobe
Retail Reconnaissance – Oct 20
This new blog feature – “Retail Recon” for short – is a quick report on particularly interesting finds I spot on the retail scene. This week I was picking up some charity donation samples at Soft Surroundings (which just happens to be headquartered about a half mile from my house) and spotted this gorgeous tunic …
Read MoreSummer’s Over – What Comes Out of My Closet?
I’m a firm believer in Season-Spanning Wardrobes, but with a hint of Fall in the air, it’s time to rotate out of my closet the items that are clearly “summer-only”. Forget the old “no white after Labor Day” guideline. It’s the mix of color, fabrication and styling that combine to define seasonality. Your decisions may…
Read MoreTiny But Terrific Closet Tip
Sometimes the smallest things – things you might never even think about – can make a very big difference. That’s the case with this tip a professional organizer shared with me the other day …
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 MoreSummer Sweater Goes Year-Round Stylish
Mid-tone cardigan/shell combos, made in breathable fibers, can be 12-month wardrobe staples in almost any climate. This rich, deep pink set from Chicos was a summer favorite – shading my arms from extreme sun outdoors and balancing out extreme air conditioning indoors. Now it’s the basis of several cool-weather outfits … with the added benefit…
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 MoreHappy Summer Legs & Feet
Summer brings some special challenges for looking good and feeling comfortable in our shoes – especially after a year or more of mostly being home in our bunny slippers. “Real” shoes – open toes, sling backs and bare sandals – all elongate our legs by leaving more skin visible. But they can rub uncomfortably, and…
Read MoreHow to Tie an Up-sized Scarf
Our new collections of super-sized rayon scarves are the perfect accessory to update your Summer wardrobe. You’ve asked for suggestions on fun ways to wear them, so here are some of my favorites …
Read More(Almost) Instant Kimono – Here’s How …
With the most basid sewing skills you can turn a 72×44″ scarf into a stylish kimonio … and still wear it as a scarf on another day.
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