Although I like to surf my favorite clothing websites and peruse catalogs, to me there’s nothing like physically combing the racks–feeling the material and trying on garments, to see how they actually look on my body. If you are like […]
Do you ever look at a picture of yourself and exclaim: “Is that really me?” If so, here’s a concept from our book, QUINTESSENTIAL STYLE, to help you understand why you may not recognize yourself…It’s called “mirror image reversal.” Of […]
Loose, flowy dresses are all the rave this summer. But, what if your dress is a bit too billowy? The question…To belt, or not to belt? I’ll use myself as a model to illustrate this point. I loved the color […]
On a recent trip to New Orleans, I overheard an unusual French-Cajun expression, LAGNIAPPE (pronounced Lan-yap). The word means “a little something extra”. An unexpected bonus. Or something your might receive as a free gift. Of course I immediately placed […]
Fashionistas everywhere are loving Coastal Grandmother Style. And you don’t have to be a grandma to love it! In fact, the phrase was coined by a young 26-year old California TikTok influencer named Lex Nicoleta. What is Coastal Grandmother Style? […]
In February I had the chance to visit my new granddaughter in Sydney. “Whilst” it was snowing here, Australians were enjoying warmth and sunshine–since their seasons are directly opposite of ours. My first impression: How very chic and stylish Australian […]
I volunteer at our hospital gift shop where we carry many casual, “ready-to-wear” pieces for women–including dresses, tops, scarves, kimonos. Even jewelry. The volunteers help “style” the pieces when they arrive, and I always have fun putting outfits together for […]
Cartoonist Marshall Ramsey wrote of Betty White: “It says so much about your life and legacy if people say you died too soon at 99.” Why do we love this brilliant woman? Let us count the ways: She made us […]
Actually, it’s both. The Pantone Color Institute, which sees contemporary life and culture through color, has declared PERIWINKLE to be the 2022 Color of the Year. Daphne Alexander of Goodnet.org says: “It reflects everyone’s wish for a fresh start and […]
These days, I’ve noticed phrases on everything from coffee mugs, to tea towels, to framed art, to door mats. I admit some may be cornball, but upon closer inspection, these pithy expressions have a lot of wisdom and humor–both of […]
Sharon White, co-author of Quintessential Style: Cultivate & Communicate Your Signature Look
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