Valentine’s Day is a special day to celebrate love. It’s the emotion that makes our hearts race and our endorphins soar so that we feel giddy when we’re with our loved one. That’s why red is the color of Valentine’s Day—the color red stimulates our senses and motivates us into action! The question is, this […]
Strategic Shopping with PANTONE Color knowledge
Pantone has released its Color Forecast for the Spring 2019 Colors. What does that mean for you? Time to go Shopping! Yes, but you need to pick your time. If you are not a fashionista or interior designer (or another color professional), the PANTONE color forecast may not seem important, but this is how it influences […]
EyeChicks — Luxury Eyewear for Men and Women
While sightseeing out in the country with my friend Debora, we stumbled upon a cute Victorian house that is home to EyeChicks luxury eyewear in the little town of Loomis, CA. This is one of the best eyewear shops ever! EyeChicks has endless possibilities in eyewear. Within minutes of being in the store, Sandy Fritz, one […]
Love the Skin You Are In!
Did you know that the colors you wear can influence how your skin appears? When you wear the “right” colors for you, they will brighten your skin tone, even the complexion, and make you appear rested and younger. The “wrong” colors will do just the opposite, making it appear less attractive. But color alone can’t make […]
Extended Sizes
If you don’t like the way you look in clothes, there’s nothing wrong with you, there’s something wrong with the clothes. I often see women whose self-image doesn’t measure up with their actual size. They are not happy with the way their clothing fits. Unfortunately, they think the “problem” lies with them. These women often […]
Investment Dressing — Slimming Solutions
I like my money where I can see it — hanging in my closet.” ~ Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City When it comes to dressing – what are you more interested in? Creating lots of outfits or looking slimmer? Well, you can do both at the same time if your clothes buying strategy includes […]
Looks Good on Paper … But Will it Work on You?
Fashion and function don’t always go hand in hand. Some of these Spring and Summer trends could invite some serious fashion malfunctions. Before purchasing these items, beware, be cautious, and consider moderation. Transparency – Sheer fabric and layers of tulle are going over shirtdresses, peeking out of camisoles, and hanging inches below skirt hems. In […]
Fashion Fun Under The Sun!
These fashion details are guaranteed to bring fun to your wardrobe (and activities!) this season. Bye-bye black Replace your LBD (Little Black Dress) with an LCD (Little Colorful Dress). Lighten up your colors for the warmer weather! The sun is already brighter and you’ll feel cooler getting out of your blacks and into taupe’s, tans, pinks […]
Need a Fit Solution? There’s a Fashion Fix For That!
Doesn’t it seem that everywhere you turn, you bring up a subject and someone says, “There’s an app for that.” Trying to find the closest Thai restaurant in a new town? There’s an application you can get for your phone that will show you right where it is and even give you directions. Need help […]
Wait For The Sale!
New fashions look irresistible at the beginning of a season and many of them want to come home and live with you. But that can create a dilemma when working out your clothing budget. A trendy item yields a shorter lifespan than something more classic. But every wardrobe could use some novelty pieces or it […]