Janna and I have given countless presentations to corporations, women’s groups, and other organizations. Often after speaking, Janna will remark, “I’ve worked with women for over 35 years. It’s impossible to tell them everything I know in one 30-minute presentation. […]
Your face is the communication center of your body. In QUINTESSENTIAL STYLE, we call the area from the top of your head to your shoulders “your personality pyramid.” It’s the easiest place to create a focal point for your signature style. […]
Of course it does, according to Patagonia, designer of outdoor clothing and gear for silent sports like hiking, climbing, surfing, skiing, snowboarding, fly fishing, and trail running. Not to be confused with fashion–style is a matter of choice. It’s […]
Perspiration and stylish dressing don’t exactly go hand in hand. Here in Texas, temps have already reached triple digits. How can ladies possibly expect to look fresh in that kind of heat? Furthermore, when we head indoors, it’s 25 degrees […]
Accessories, accessories, accessories…too many to choose from. But there’s one accessory I’d never dream of leaving home without. It’s not a handbag, lipstick, or high heels. Nor is it expensive. In fact, the most valuable accessory I own doesn’t cost […]
Last week we lost a true American original: Barbara Bush. Known to her family as ‘The Silver Fox,’ ‘The Enforcer,’ ‘Bar,’ and ‘Ganny,’ — to many of us, she felt like family, too. I believe the most remarkable quality about […]
Tuesday was the first day of Spring. But the runways in NYC, Paris, Milan and London just wrapped up their FALL FASHION shows. I finally put away my sweater boxes, in search of pastels for Easter. But all I’m seeing […]
Does anyone else miss Joan Rivers? Despite what you may have thought of her provacative monologs, you can’t deny Joan Rivers was an amazingly stylish lady. In a recent QVC segment, her longtime friend and co-designer, David Dangle, quoted Joan […]
Last week’s blog called on readers to dig through their closets and send photos of ‘statement’ jewelry they put together themselves–using pieces they already own. Here are some of your creations. WOW…That’s about all I can say. Why go […]
I brought home more than herbs de Provence and bags of lavender from my recent trip to France. My favorite souvenir is my new French haircut. (The French word se souvenir actually means “to remember.”) I’ve always wanted a French coiffure. […]