Monochromatic Trends – Together Again, Naturally

Max Mara Fall Trends 2012

Monochromatic trends have not been seen on the runway or in the market in a long time….a very long time. With the resurgence of the 70’s and 80’s suiting trend, it’s only natural that the trend in monochromatic dressing is on the uptick. When business casual swept across the country, “mix and match” ruled the [...]

Fifty Shades of……

Fifty-Shades-of-Style

Style…. No, I’m not going to talk about Fifty Shades of Grey, the hottest book on the market…NOR am I going to buy the book. I gave it a passing thought and decided that just because it is the hottest book on the market and they can’t keep it on the shelves doesn’t make it [...]

Swimsuits to Flatter your Figure

Miraclesuit

Ah, swimsuit season.  Are you dreading it yet? Every year women the world over have angst over buying the best swimsuit for their body.  The decision to even wear a swimsuit can be a daunting one-especially as gravity takes hold and the body contorts itself into unrecognizable shapes. To help you take some of that [...]

Personal Best Colors – Benefits of a Personal Color Analysis – May PCA Special Offer

Spring Color

Knowing your Personal Best Colors and getting a Personal Color Analysis is becoming popular again!  Yes, it’s true….as they say “what goes around comes around’ and this is no different.  Yet, those who know color and abide by their own individual colors, KNOW why it is such a wonderful experience. Your Personal Best Colors Knowing [...]

8 Ways to Flatter a Bottom-Heavy Figure

Sometimes it’s challenging to know what to wear to balance out a bottom-heavy figure.  Follow these 8 tips and you’ll not only balance out that figure but people will wonder what diet you’ve been on! 1. Balance Figure with Color, Fitted Pieces You can wear a fitted suit, even with a slim skirt, if you are [...]

Confidence – How to “DO” Confidence

Confidence isn’t something you ‘get’. No, it’s not.  Confidence is something you DO and it starts from within.  Everyone does something confidently!  You just may not be recognizing what you are confident in! Confidence is a matter of  developing the proper skills to know that you can achieve the goals you are setting.  Successful people are [...]

Swimsuit Style – Don’t Just Show Up in a Bathing Suit

Swimsuit Cover Up

Swimsuit season is here. Are you ready?  Buying a swimsuit is something many women cringe at. First, it’s the trying on and seeing yourself in the mirror. Second, it’s hard to know…is BLACK really your best color when wearing swimsuit??  Besides, you ARE seeing a lot of skin, right?! Finally, if you are over 45, [...]

Accent Color in Your Closet-What’s Best for You

Accent Colors in Your Wardrobe

Accent Color is the Soul of Your Wardrobe A Great Accent Color   is the soul of every closet.  Foundation is the heart.  When creating a closet that works and one that supports your lifestyle needs, great accent color is essential. My mantra has always been “core, accent, accessory”. Every day when I dress, I ask [...]

Color for the Month for May

May Colors

The Color of the month for May is all about renewal! If your birthday is in the Month of May your color is Bud Green! According to Colorstrology, by Michele Bernhardt, you are Healing, Rejuvenating and Prosperous! “The color for the month of May is Bud Green.  Vital and assuring, this is the color of [...]

What’s My Style Personality?

Sporty-Style-Personality

Style can sometimes be an elusive thing.  Women (and men) the world over are conflicted about their own style personality. Recently, First Lady, Michelle Obama appeared in what I would tell you was her ‘wrong’ style personality. People see movie stars, entertainers, even public figures dress in a certain way and try to emulate their [...]