High waisted pants, midi dresses, and mom jeans. Whaaaat? The old adage is true: “What goes around comes around.” And it came around sooner than everyone imagined. Darn, why didn’t we save those 80’s clothes? Which are now considered VINTAGE. […]
I am delighted to introduce guest bloggers from Jodie’s Touch of Style: three women–all related–and all at different stages in their lives. Jodie (50+), mom Charlotte (80+), and stepmom Nancy (70+). Their inspiring mantra: “It’s never too late to look […]
Street style is a broad term for styles and fashions that originate with a subculture or individual, as opposed to being driven by the fashion industry. Street fashion is generally associated with youth and most often seen in major urban centers. I recently viewed London […]
I recently watched Disney’s new movie remake of “Dumbo,”and I was immediately struck by the callous comment of the ringmaster to the elephant trainer– upon the first sighting of Dumbo’s enormous ears: “You’ve got to fix this!” It reminded me […]
Lack of accessories can make an outfit appear “incomplete.” Too many accessories, on the other hand, can completely overwhelm. When it comes to accessorizing, how much is too much? How much is too little? This is a vexing question which […]
I couldn’t relate to many things at this year’s Grammy Awards. The nominees were young, the songs were young, and the fashions were, well, skimpy. But there is one thing I noticed about almost every woman there: gorgeous brows! […]
Having a difficult time choosing a special gift for her? It’s easy if you consider her PERSONAL COLORING. If there is one thing I’ve learned from Quintessential Style, it is this: IF AN ACCESSORY GOES WITH YOU, IT’S THE BEST […]
Last week I had a request from lovely reader Ondine. She asked what necklace might look best with a notched-collar neckline. In truth, I didn’t realize what a ‘notched collar’ neckline was until I looked it up. Here […]
Dear lovely readers…After four years of writing almost 250 blog posts, I have an announcement to make. NO, NO, I’m not quitting the blog. What I want to say is: I’D LOVE YOUR INPUT. Sometimes I sit at my kitchen […]
In 1978, I worked at a posh department store while attending the University of Houston. The Store had a strict dress code and its foremost decree was: ABSOLUTELY NO WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY. No one argued. It was simply status […]