Archive : ‘Life’ Style

Last night I worked with a repeat client who has actively followed my guidance of creating a whittled down, wear everything, wardrobe. Since she had already ‘edited’ her closet she asked me to ‘style’ her pre-fall collection. One of the pieces I used many various and stylish ways was her short-sleeve tunic sweater. I thought…this is precisely the kind of wardrobe piece I need to tell [...]

Tis’ the season of ‘back-to-school’ which means ‘pre-fall-shopping-mall’ fashion purchases. Lately I have seen a lot of moms and daughters (accompanied by daughter’s bff) teaming up to buy the most fabulous and super cute outfits. I remember shopping all the time with my mom…remember Chasnoff’s at Ward Parkway? I always wanted to wear HER clothes but never much the other way around. [...]

Everyone can wear most styles, however, you have to know your body size to get it right. For example, scarves are a ‘must have’ accessory. I have collected many over the years and have figured out that I can’t wear them all because some of them are disproportionant to my body size. I am petite and drown in a scarf made of a lot of material. However, if you are taller and small busted, you will [...]

Can you believe I am gearing up for fall already?! July seems waaaayyyy early to be thinking about sweaters, however, this is prime buying time for resale and consignment shops. Currently most resale shops are having terrific sales on spring and summer merchandise, Clothes Mentor, Act II, Peat n’ Repeat to name a few. Yesterday I made my ‘fall’ appointment with Act II! Last spring I ‘edited’ [...]

For 3 days, N Valentino on the Country Club Plaza is having 20% off your entire purchase! Two things I love about this store is they have a wonderful selection Michael Stars. I love this unique t-shirt line! I also recently shopped with a male client and was thrilled to know they carry larger men’s sizes because it is a challenge to find hip ‘big & tall’ clothing. Julie, the manager, [...]