“My husband complimented me on my coral lipstick yesterday! And he hardly ever says anything about my appearance.” That was the beginning of a conversation I had with a friend last week–it got me wondering: What do men really notice about women? […]
“My husband complimented me on my coral lipstick yesterday! And he hardly ever says anything about my appearance.” That was the beginning of a conversation I had with a friend last week–it got me wondering: What do men really notice about women? […]
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 […]
“Have you ever been intimidated by women who seem to ‘have it all together’ when it comes to their appearance?” Well ladies, read on, to learn the essential elements of a well-engineered wardrobe. Meet Diane Jordan. She has been […]
A lot of subliminal activity happens when we shop. We can conjure up all sorts of sly messages to convince ourselves to buy. Do you hear voices when you go shopping? Maybe you’re being bamboozled, and you don’t even realize […]
On a recent shopping trip to Talbot’s, I overheard a woman exclaim, “It’s just not speaking to me!” When I glanced up, I realized the woman was referring to a dress. The dress had nothing to say to her. So she […]
This week I am thrilled to be interviewing British style blogger, Josephine Lalwan. Her website, Chic At Any Age, is one of my favorites. Fashion Globe Magazine writes: “Josephine has embraced aging without hesitation …It is no wonder that her style blog, ‘Chic […]
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 […]
Have you ever gone shopping and been completely overwhelmed by ALL the choices? Nowadays purchasing even the simplest item can be complicated. But when you shop for clothes, you can whittle your way through the racks by answering five questions. […]
There are many reasons to admire “Fixer Upper’s” Joanna Gaines. But her honesty is what I love most. I ran across an article in the Magnolia Journal where she admits she has a dirty little secret–something we can all relate to. […]
Sharon White, co-author of Quintessential Style: Cultivate & Communicate Your Signature Look
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