Sometimes when a trendy accessory goes around and finally “comes around” again, we may have actually saved that item. And if you–like me–keep a lot of costume jewelry, it’s time to pull it out. According to VOGUE, this year’s jewelry […]
Sometimes when a trendy accessory goes around and finally “comes around” again, we may have actually saved that item. And if you–like me–keep a lot of costume jewelry, it’s time to pull it out. According to VOGUE, this year’s jewelry […]
“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 […]
There will never be another Iris. Unique in all of time, the 102 year-old self-proclaimed “geriatric starlet” died last month. She will be remembered for her exuberance, her wit, her confidence, and her Quintessential Style. During the last ten years, […]
Two weeks ago I wrote a blog asking readers if they would consider ordering a blouse that was deemed “most loved,” from a certain mail order retailer. My lovely reader Beverly commented that she might check the “M” store first, […]
Do you recall the days when you owned a pair of white Keds sneakers? Ah, the simplicity of youth. Well, sneakers are still stylish in a BIG way. On a recent trip to Italy, I saw everyone of every age […]
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 […]
Who could forget this snarky quote from The Devil Wears Prada’s sinister editor, Miranda Priestly? Well, ladies, get ready for a plethora of groundbreaking florals this spring. Everywhere you look, flowy, flowery, colorful prints are popping up. These styles are […]
A few years ago, I wrote a blog titled “Beware of Summer Sales.” Now, I’m warning myself not to overspend on all those winter clearance bargains. Some of you may recall this memorable photo: Here are my own words from […]
After such a perilous few years, this season has certainly proven to be the “return of the festive soiree.” And I absolutely love seeing how neighbors and friends decorate their homes with their own “quintessential holiday flair.” So I was […]
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 […]
Sharon White, co-author of Quintessential Style: Cultivate & Communicate Your Signature Look
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