In our book Quintessential Style, we discuss the “power of the jacket.” But today we are going to talk about another concept: the “third piece.” What is it? And how can it upgrade the look of any outfit. Rumor has […]
I was looking for a holiday gift for my stylish aunt and came across the perfect little item: a Twilly Scarf. “What’s a twilly scarf?” you ask. It is a small, narrow silk (or silk-like) scarf, often colorful and patterned, […]
Just because it’s the holiday season, doesn’t mean we automatically wake up in the morning feeling comfort and joy. Shopping, cooking, wrapping, sending gifts, traveling, and extra commitments can really put us in a tailspin. What’s your style when it […]
We’ve all heard the expression, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Well, I actually tested this adage at a holiday party. I took a shabbily wrapped package to a friend’s gift exchange to see what would happen. You might […]
The other day when I looked in the mirror I was taken aback when I noticed an age spot right in the middle of my neck! Yesterday it wasn’t there and–voila–now it’s here till the end of time. I will […]
I’m visiting New England this week, where the leaves are changing and pumpkins are showing up on porches everywhere. Even though it’s still hitting the mid-80’s in Texas, we can at least decorate for cooler weather. While I’ve been here […]
Ladies, I am so excited to see the “modern prep” style en vogue this season. I don’t necessarily follow trends–only the ones that fit my lifestyle and aesthetic, but I do LOVE preppy elements, so I know I’m going to […]
“Have you ever wondered WHY some people can get away with wearing bold, bright outfits and others can’t? Or WHY someone wearing pastels looks absolutely terrific, but others who put on the same gentle colors appear totally washed out? The […]
Okay, I know I have shared this tip with you before, but now I’m spotting it in every mail order catalog I see. It can be found on page 58 of our book, QUINTESSENTIAL STYLE. Take a look at these […]
If you’re looking for super-stylish clothing at reasonable prices, I have two words for you: DUPES and FILTERING. Now don’t be confused. I will explain. The summer season is here and we all want to look en vogue, but it’s […]