“Fashion is a Product. Style is a Process.” Out of the mouth of a husband, words of wisdom sometimes flow. But you have to admit he is right. He has been hearing me talk about clients, women and clothes for such a long time. And he came up with this statement, which I think is very insightful. If […]
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 […]
Pantone Colors Are All the Rage…
But Don’t Let the Color Craze Make You Crazy!
Don’t you just love it…Pantone colors are all the rage with the major the clothing lines. For example: “Banana Republic” sends e‑mails announcing. ………New Arrivals. I quote, “This summer, dare to mix and mismatch brilliant new hues with graphic prints and pop patterns. Anything goes–and everything looks bright. (Better wear shades.)” And they are using […]
WHY WOMEN MIX CLOTHING STYLES THAT DON’T WORK.
When we have a “closet full of clothes and nothing to wear” we know we’re mixing clothing style. If we had a consistent style then those clothes would work well together. We would have fewer clothes in the closet and many more mix and match combinations. How do we get into this situation? New clothing […]
I’ve Got Nothing To Wear (part 2 0f 3)
So now you know what you love and have words and pictures to prove it. That’s a great first step. Is there a pattern or theme to what you have collected? If yes, go deeper and really get a sense of what that theme, design or style is… And look for the designers, stores, or parts of […]
I’ve Got Nothing To Wear ( part 1 of 3)
“I’ve got nothing to wear ~ No Really.” “Every woman goes through it: When you open a closet filled with clothes, nothing seems quite right. What influences this —- fashion, celebrities, our DNA? Should we just give in and go shopping? “ says Merle Ginsberg BAZAAR Sept. 2006. You could go shopping and feed the hunger for something […]
Traveling?
Whether it’s a short jaunt, or, a trip to Paris ~ flights can be challenging. But with a little preparation you can arrive at any destination looking fabulous. Here are some trouble-free-travel-tips! What to wear 1. Be comfortable, but give a little thought to style. If you take care and look good, people are going to […]