Do you have a great dress, or dynamite top that you love, but never wear because nothing goes with it? Or, a piece of clothing that individually is wonderful, but for whatever reason does not belong.? If so, these are orphans in your closet. If an orphan is sooooooo wonderful on you and you are willing […]
Archives for 2014
Clean Out Your Closet…If not for you — do it for someone else!
Congratulations. You’ve made the decision to clean out your closet! Perhaps it has been a long while since you’ve gone through everything. When helping women edit their wardrobe, I find that time and time again, letting go of what no longer works can be difficult, if not overwhelming. Here is one strategy that can make ‘parting with […]
First Impresssions Count, In Fact They are Everything
I believe the number one reason a person judges you ‘by your cover’ is because they want to know if they are safe or not. Are you someone they would want to talk with, someone who can offer them an opportunity, or someone who poses a threat? It is a simple as that. If what you wear harmonizes […]
Dinner with Friends — Pot Luck and Pop-up Mini — Clothing Swap!
Dinner with Friends. What a treat! My special day of the month is the “First Friday.” At 6pm my female friends are invited to join me for dinner. It is a pot luck. I make the main dish and everyone else brings sides, salads, desserts or drink. Anything they want. Each month is also a pot-luck of […]
Real Results — The Joys of Being Red
The sun on a brunette’s hair looks red. The sun on a redhead’s hair looks like Heaven on Earth.” Feisty, Fiery and FUN! More and more women are opting to color their hair red. And when its done well the results are just fabulous! Elizabeth chose to color her hair the same color as her son’s. […]
Shades of Green
The spring rains and warm weather produce a green like no other. The gift of spring came to me this year in a back yard filled with Miner’s Lettuce…just everywhere. This vivid and luxuriant carpet of tender greens communicates that green is the color of abundance. I have been making delicious Miner’s lettuce salad with […]
Real Results Makeover — Promotional Headshots!
On Friday, April 4th, Eileen G. came to the MakeOver and Photo shoot at my Redwood City Studio. Before the photo shoot, Eileen had her colors done and had her list of outfits to bring to the shoot. Here are a couple of snapshots that I took of her Before and After her professional photo session. […]
Can I wear Black and White?
With Stores like White House/Black Market, and Chico’s (Black Label line), creating whole lines of black and white clothes, many women are asking if they can wear black and white. Is this the best look for them? Chico’s “Black Label” line has an ad campaign with great looking black and white clothing artistically photographed. The model is […]
Pantone Freesia Spotted at the SF Ballet!
Pantone Color Institute™ has designated Freesia as one of their colors for 2014. This hue resonates around the world. When worn by dark haired beauties, it absolutely shines. Komal Shah wears a Dennis Basso gown in bright yellow Freesia, as reported by Carolyne Zinko of the SF Chronicle, and photographed by Laura Morton. This bold […]
Cayenne and Celosia Orange — Pantone’s “play-well-with-others” Colors
Max Mara has Cayenne and Celosia Orange together in a mix and match collection. The spicy Cayenne and the optimistic Celosia Orange mix well together and complement many skin tones that are neutral, to warm. So, go get a little bit of sun, and wear this red and orange combination. If […]