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Not Just One Style Archetype?

The style quiz in Chapter 3 of my book, Shopping for the Real You, offers descriptions of various bone structure, features, coloring, and personality traits for each style archetype to help you determine where you fit in. But one of the major questions I consistently hear is, “I fit into multiple archetypes. How do I work with that?" [...]

Andrea Pflaumer2024-08-21T16:28:15-07:00

Leopard and Shearling and Plaid, Oh My!!

Kenneth Cole NY Brushed Plaid $238

Bb Dakota Vegan Jacket $90

Sometimes we all get so locked into what has worked for us in the past that we resist changing at all. The result is that our "look" can get a bit stale. So, I wanted to share a few images with you about some of the newer items and trends that we’re seeing a lot of this season. Maybe they will inspire you to think about how you might take your own wardrobe more fashion-forward. [...]

Andrea Pflaumer2020-06-08T15:16:57-07:00

Are Your Shoes “Romantic?”

Nordstron Caslon sandals

Recently I was at Nordstrom and was delighted to see how they had interpreted sandals in their own brand, Caslon. (BTW, the Nordstrom annual sale is on right now.) There are a lot of different shoe styles here that work for a variety of archetypes. But I was interested to see how much the Romantic archetype was represented. Let’s break down the elements.Click to read more >

Andrea Pflaumer2024-05-05T13:13:46-07:00

A Summer Set: Comfort and Ease

Pauline Durban

My friend Pauline Durban, of Covered Perfectly, contacts me a couple times a year to check out the newest items on her site. If you've seen my previous posts about her clothes you know that they lean heavily toward comfort and sustainability. For the summer season she sent me two pieces to check out, both extremely comfortable and versatile. Here's how I styled them.[...]

Andrea Pflaumer2020-06-08T15:18:17-07:00

Couture vs. Real Life: Handbags

Years ago a friend of mine who lived in Manhattan rationalized buying a cheap knockoff of a designer handbag from a street vendor on Canal Street: “They charge ridiculous amounts for the real thing. I don’t feel bad buying one that looks pretty darn close.”

I think a lot of us can relate.

Now, there is a difference between a knockoff and a counterfeit. A counterfeit is simply illegal. It’s a direct copy of an original, including the logo and details. The culture surrounding the sale of counterfeit merchandise is both sleazy and slightly […]

Andrea Pflaumer2020-06-08T15:18:23-07:00