Ladies, I am so excited to see the “modern prep” style en vogue this season. I don’t necessarily follow trends–only the ones that fit my lifestyle and aesthetic, but I do LOVE preppy elements, so I know I’m going to […]
Have you ever come home from an event bemoaning, “I wish I had worn something else?” Well, we all have. But, most likely you were not happy with your outfit because you didn’t put enough thought into what you were […]
Glance at this picture of these four iconic women. Which one stands out first to you? I ask this to point out a concept from our book–which is: “The eye always seeks COLOR and LIGHT. The first time I saw […]
Recently, and quite by accident, I discovered that given choices, most of us REALLY DO KNOW OUR OWN QUINTESSENTIAL STYLE–and can choose the perfect garment quickly, even if only allowed a few seconds. I attended a cooking class with a […]
If any of you have been watching the National League Baseball playoffs, you’ve probably noticed a fashion anomaly on the field. Atlanta Braves’ outfielder, Joc Pederson, wearing a pearl necklace. Unusual…or is it? When asked about the pearls, Joc simply […]
I am delighted to introduce guest bloggers from Jodie’s Touch of Style: three women–all related–and all at different stages in their lives. Jodie (50+), mom Charlotte (80+), and stepmom Nancy (70+). Their inspiring mantra: “It’s never too late to look […]
Street style is a broad term for styles and fashions that originate with a subculture or individual, as opposed to being driven by the fashion industry. Street fashion is generally associated with youth and most often seen in major urban centers. I recently viewed London […]
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 […]
Last week I had a healthy slice of ‘humble pie,’ after I commented on fellow blogger Pam Lutrell’s website. I made a suggestion, which seemed ‘totally right’ to me, based on everything I know from Quintessential Style. The problem was, I […]
Have you ever come across an item in your closet and asked yourself, “Why in the world did I buy that?” I’m guessing this has happened to you, just like it’s happened to me. I began thinking about why this […]