‘Tis the season for plaid–Yes, we are all mad for it. But there are so many plaids to choose from. And what exactly is the difference between a plaid and a check? Do you know which plaids look best on […]
For Halloween I dressed up as a legendary lady I have admired for years–Iris Apfel. Even if you don’t know this 97 year-old style maven’s name, you’ll probably recognize her signature spectacles. Iris has her own ‘quintessential style,’ but what […]
Last week lovely reader Betty requested Halloween costume ideas from our closets. Since the contents of every closet varies, I decided to go to Goodwill for inspiration. Did you know there is an official Goodwill Halloween Costume Pinterest Page? Why […]
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 […]
You don’t have to be a southerner to appreciate Reese Witherspoon’s new book, Whiskey in a Teacup. But it might help you better understand her love of sweet tea, big hair, and monograms. I have two daughters and I hope I […]
Today I’m sending my readers to a special scarf-tying tutorial offered by TALBOT’S. But wait, there’s more. TALBOT’S has commissioned artists to design five fabulous scarves, and 20% of the proceeds from scarf sales will go to the National Breast […]
Are fashionable women always stylish? Are stylish women always fashionable? It’s not a trick question. But since I wrote Quintessential Style with image consultant Janna Beatty, I have noticed that many women use the terms fashion and style interchangeably. Here’s the Difference: […]
I’m visiting New England this week, where the leaves are changing and pumpkins are showing up on porches everywhere. Even though it’s still hitting the mid-80’s in Texas, we can at least decorate for cooler weather. While I’ve been here […]
Traveling by train from NYC to Boston last week, my seat landed directly across from professional photographer Kristine Canterbury of Canterbury Photography. Kristine takes head shots for well-known celebrities. How lucky was I to be able to meet her and […]
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 […]
Sharon White, co-author of Quintessential Style: Cultivate & Communicate Your Signature Look
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