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Real Life Capsule Wardrobe Ideas

Prior to writing this blog post I had shared (as part of my 30th anniversary in business) a very special instructional video about how to create a capsule wardrobe. The

Create Comfort and Joy in Your Holiday Wardrobe

‘O tidings of comfort and joy’… It’s that time of year and, as expressed in the popular Christmas carol, ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman,’ we all want tidings of comfort

4 Clever Tools to Make Getting Dressed Easier

Do you ever get dressed and think things like, “Will anyone notice that this ___________ (fill in the blank with your favorite garment) is getting worn out?,” or “I have

When Bad Colors Happen to Good People

“Don’t buy that!” That’s what I wanted to say to a woman I saw shopping at a clothing store last week. She was trying on a dress and stood looking

Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered: Fall 2016 Trend Update

As you might know, I am somewhat disenchanted with the options we have for clothing and trends out there in the retail world. I don’t know what the designers are

Are You Making These 5 Makeup Mistakes?

I was 30 before I learned how to wear makeup. Before that, with the exception of mascara, most of my attempts were somewhat frightening. I remember when I was in

Is Your T-Shirt Your Body’s Best Friend or Arch Enemy?

Last month I talked about the growing popularity of the athleisure trend. Dressing casually seems to be one of the most challenging experiences for so many women, don’t you agree?

Beyond Your Swimsuit: How to Dress for the Beach

It’s beach time here and I live one block from the ocean. About two weeks ago, with the first signs of temperatures above 70 degrees, I watched hordes of people