Andrea Pflaumer, Author at Shopping for the Real You

About Andrea Pflaumer

Author of Shopping for the Real You, Andrea Pflaumer, is a non-fiction writer in the San Francisco Bay Area and host of the video series, Vital, Vivacious, and Visible after 50. She has written extensively about fashion for local and national publications and is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, Better After 50, Sixty and Me, She Savvy, and Prime Women. Her free ten-lesson course, A Lazy Person's Guide to the Perfect Wardrobe, is available on Highbrow.com.

Cheap “Sustainable Fashion” – Is it Possible?

Photo courtesy of Open Society Foundation

I just received an email from a woman I follow on YouTube. It was filled with multiple "mea culpas" and deep apologies for promoting so-called “fast fashion” for years. She pointed to the unhealthful environments and working conditions at factories in many emerging countries, and to the environmental impact of the industry as a whole. The increasingly popular – and important – pivot to sustainable fashion is something I’ve written about in several previous posts. Click to read more >

Andrea Pflaumer2024-04-19T13:22:33-07:00

Photo: Angelo Pantzazis on Unsplash

Vacations in the summer months usually involve traveling to warmer destinations where we can just let go and relax. But preparing for any travel can be anything but relaxing. So here are some fundamental things to consider that can make the whole process less stressful, and actually kind of enjoyable! Once your itinerary is set and you have a fairly good idea of what the weather conditions will be you’re already half-way there. The events and climate will give you the parameters for what and how much you need to pack. Click to read more >

Andrea Pflaumer2024-04-19T13:29:23-07:00

More Jackets: “Chanel”, Denim, Leather, Utility

In my last post we looked at blazers. Today we’re going to look at other types of jackets that are popular Click to read more >

Andrea Pflaumer2024-04-19T13:31:02-07:00

AQUA x Maeve Reilly Tweed Double Breasted Blazer
$128

The one garment that can elevate an outfit or that will save a blah one, is the right blazer or jacket. It can add polish and sophistication. It can dress an outfit up or down. It can hide the spaghetti stains on the blouse you forgot to wash! Click to read more >

Andrea Pflaumer2024-04-19T13:33:02-07:00

Marc Jacobs bag on Amazon

Every January Pantone announces a “Color of the Year.” This year it’s called Viva Magenta. That means you will expect to see it in advertising, home furnishings, and fashion. The color swatch you see on the left here was pulled directly from the Pantone site. Now, if you do a further search on the very same Pantone website and click on the “2023 Color of the Year” the first image you see is this one. (Below) [...]

Andrea Pflaumer2023-01-25T12:47:10-08:00