Be honest…when was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? I’ll be honest and tell you I had never cleaned mine until I wrote Q Style’s chapter on “Makeup Design.” Brushes are an investment, and good-quality brushes can last […]
For Christmas I received an exquisite pair of earrings by Texas jewelry designer Deborah Grivas. They were a gift from my daughter’s fabulous fiancé. Not only were they amazing in design, they were the same color as my eyes, which […]
Are you ever befuddled when it comes to tying a scarf? Don’t be. If you can tie a bow, you can tie a scarf. Our chic friend, Adele Dallas Orr, former owner of one of Chicago’s loveliest boutiques, sent us […]
Planning to attend holiday parties this season? Here are some tips to help avoid the stress of dressing for the festivities: – Plan ahead. Decide what you are going to wear ahead of time. Don’t wait until zero hour. – […]
Don’t have time (or money) to spend shopping for new holiday outfits? Go straight to your closet. You can easily remix or update pieces you already have, so you’ll be party-ready. Go for Festive Colors and Fabrics: Pull out every […]
What is it? That — something inexplicable — truly elegant people possess? (The French refer to it as “je ne sais quoi.”) Understated elegance is difficult to decipher, but the definition is simply that; understated. Fine quality whispers, but never […]