Everyone seems to have a different idea of what to call the color that has been showing up everywhere this fall. It’s cosy, classic, and rich. Let’s just say, if you refer to the name of any red wine, you’ve […]
“Not only do we lose color in our face as we mature, but our lips tend to fade as well. Lipstick shades that may have once been flattering can begin to look drab. The solution is simple–brighten up your face […]
It has come to my attention that an unlikely holiday color seems to have upstaged our traditional red and green this year. PINK has overtaken homes and closets everywhere. Perhaps inspired by throngs of Barbie fans, or maybe because the […]
Ahhh, Italy. While soaking in the history, the architecture, the wine, and the food, it’s very hard to ignore the sartorial style of the fashionable Italians. On a recent trip, I tried to discover the elusive definition of what dressing […]
Lipstick sales are up more than 80% from this time last year, according to the latest figures from market research firm IRI (which tracks point of sale data at retailers). Well, why would we want to waste good lipstick, when […]
Gretchen Ruben–one of my favorite authors–says, “I love whimsy, and I’m a big believer in the power of concrete actions to shape our emotions and thoughts.” It seems we can all use a bit of fanciful tidings right now to […]
What one detail can add pizzaz, femininity, and allure to an outfit? A voluminous sleeve. Big sleeves are back. And they’re BOLDER than ever. On a recent shopping trip to Steinmart with my friend, Carla, we saw this stylish trend […]
I’m going to reveal something very few have seen before. If you are squeamish, you may want to avoid this post. But, fear not. I promise to give you a remedy for the disaster that is my purse. Even my […]
My sister-in-law is one of the most stylish girls I know. Ten years ago she moved from Texas to Wisconsin. One of the things she took with her– besides her family–was her amazing Southern style. I recently visited her home […]
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 […]