The Psychology of Color

Color As most of you know, color is one of my passions. Recently I found this schematic that describes color in a vivid way that will help you understand how to use it to your advantage.  I had posted it on my Pinterest Board, but thought that it deserved some attention here as well. Although [...]

Saffiano Leather Is it Leather or Plastic?

Prada Saffiano Handbag

Have you noticed that “Saffiano” leather is all the rage right now in handbags?  It is not a new leather byany means, and I don’t know if it is because it’s a ‘springtime’, but I’m seeing it in every retail store from high to low. Ferragamo and Prada use it.  Now more moderate retailers are [...]

Annual Personal Color Analysis No Coupon Required Event

Wardrobe with Color Analysis

It’s May and that means Personal Color Analysis Month!** Last year, to help celebrate my birthday, I gave away 10 coupons worth $50 towards the purchase of a Personal Color Analysis! It was met with such great response, that I decided to do it again.  I have 10 PCA Slots Available for this “NO COUPON” Required [...]

Stylish Recipes – Chicken Tacos with Charred Tomatoes

Chicken Tacos with Charred Tomatoes

Last week was Cinco de Mayo.  I had a hankering for some great Mexican food.  This recipe not only fit the bill it was a fabulous new Taco Recipe addition to my Stylish Recipes Collection. I hope you enjoy it.  It is from Eating Well Magazine. Chicken Tortillas with Charred Tomatoes Ingredients 2 plum tomatoes, [...]

Shopping for Coach Handbags with a “No Return” Mindset

Coach Legacy Tannter Tote

Coach handbags have been experiencing a resurgence of their great history from the 80′s. I’ve noticed a significant number of handbags that I’m drawn to. Every spring I get in a “mood” for a new handbag.  Are you successful buying a great handbag?  I’m not…I have no idea why…. My good friend and fellow consultant [...]

Color for the Month for May

May Colors

April showers bring May flowers, right?!   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 [...]

Stylish Recipes – Tabbouleh Salad

Tabouleh Salad

If you are familiar with  Tabbouleh Salad, you know that it is made with cracked wheat.  I have a friend who no longer lives near me so we stay in touch via FaceBook.  She posted this recipe recently and graciously agreed to allow me to post it in my “Stylish Recipe” edition! It’s a twist [...]

Polyester…Not Your Daddy’s Leisure Suit Anymore!

Lululemon Top

Remember the “Leisure Suit”?  Remember Polyester? Polyester was the ‘magic fabric’.  It didn’t wrinkle, didn’t fade, was inexpensive and would last a lifetime…heck several lifetimes.  I remember my dad had a leisure suit and we thought he was cool. The problem with polyester was the stigma that came along with it.  It was the 1970′s. [...]

Boyfriend Jeans – Can You or Should You Wear Them?

Citizen Boyfriend Jeans

Boyfriend Jeans are all the rage…I’ve been on the hunt for a great pair of boyfriend jeans. Do you like them?  They are comfy and easy to wear and AREN’T tight in all the wrong places! Last week while I was doing some pre-shopping for my client, I finally decided to try on a few [...]

Ode to Lilly Pulitzer

Lilly Pulitzer

“Being  Happy Never Goes Out of Style” Lilly Pulitzer has died at the age of 81. Although she is no longer with us, her designs will forever be “Lilly”. The iconic style of the 60’s, Lilly Pulitzer had a unique, almost fairytale start to her business. A classmate of Jacqueline Kennedy, she left New York [...]