A few years ago, in a book review about good taste Jeffrey Felner, the witty and often acerbic arbiter of fashion, suggested that, yes, you can learn tricks to develop your personal style, but taste isn’t something you can learn; you’re either born with it or you’re not. That certainly puts a lot of us out of the running. And, frankly, I take exception. [...]
Even in the height of the pandemic one area of fashion retail that seemed to stay afloat (besides leisurewear) was jewelry. That was the case across all levels of the economy. [...]
When life is full of turmoil and challenge we tend to look backwards for comfort: comfort foods that we remember from childhood, all-time favorite movies, and our old, most comfortable clothes. So, make of this what you will, but vintage looks from the 50s and 60s are having a “moment” – or maybe longer.[...]
A lot of us have been doing more reading in this past year, so I wanted to share some of my favorite books. You might consider them for gifts for friends who are interested in fashion, creativity, and life in general. [...]
When we see a woman wearing an outfit that is interesting, creative, and unique - we might wonder, “Could I pull off something like that?” [...]