On a recent trip to New Orleans, I overheard an unusual French-Cajun expression, LAGNIAPPE (pronounced Lan-yap). The word means "a little something extra". An unexpected bonus. Or something your …
I volunteer at our hospital gift shop where we carry many casual, "ready-to-wear" pieces for women--including dresses, tops, scarves, kimonos. Even jewelry. The volunteers help "style" the pieces when they arrive, …
In last week's blog, we discovered that lines are blurred when it comes to loungewear vs. athletic vs. leisure wear. Lovely Reader Donna commented, "Gone are the days of pantyhose …
Recently, while dressing windows at my hospital's gift shop, I observed a glaring sight--or should I say, a glaring oversight--when I outfitted my mannequins. What was it, you ask? It's …
It began with thin paper masks, then graduated to simple cloth masks that tied in the back. Now I own about ten masks of all patterns and descriptions. How about …
My co-writer, stylist Janna Beatty, would be quick to tell you she owns more accessories than she does clothing. She says, "To me, clothing simply sets the stage--it is my …