They call it “our MOST-LOVED top.” Hmmm. I don’t own this blouse, but I saw it advertised in a recent Karen Kane mail order catalog. And I wondered, WHY would this top be considered “most-loved” out of all the others […]
Loose, flowy dresses are all the rave this summer. But, what if your dress is a bit too billowy? The question…To belt, or not to belt? I’ll use myself as a model to illustrate this point. I loved the color […]
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 might receive as a free gift. Of course I immediately placed […]
I bet retailers are having quite a time classifying women’s clothing these days. Consider these categories: loungewear, activewear, athleisure wear, sleepwear, joggers, leggings. There’s even something called “fleggings” (fleeced-lined leggings.) Here is the vocabulary list: Loungewear – casual, comfortable clothing […]
I have never been a real fan of t-shirts, but lately I’ve found myself pulling out every novelty top I own, since I don’t really have to dress up when I’m cleaning out a closet or pulling weeds in the […]
It’s been so long since I’ve had an occasion to dress up, I’m having trouble remembering how to put a chic outfit together. Since mid-March, my wardrobe has consisted of leggings and sweatshirts. Now–it’s almost July–I can’t wait to wear […]
I’ve noticed a fashion craze that has literally been going “in and out” of style lately. It’s the half-tucked blouse. And, ladies, you might be surprised how this trend can help you look longer and leaner. While on a shopping […]
Last week’s blog discussed the concept of dressing to create visual balance. The idea is to balance your proportions with the ‘eye,’ not the measuring tape. Because everyone has the ability to become a ‘visual shape shifter.’ This week I […]
No, no. I mean how balanced is your figure? Not your mind. Who among us is perfectly proportioned? But that’s not to say we can’t appear to look balanced, no matter what our size. It’s really all in the illusion, […]