Surprise Colors for the Holidays

This year I think we all need an uplift, an escape from all the drama, right? In the fall and winter we typically see mostly dark neutrals: black, gray, navy, and this year, lots of brown and burgundy. But wearing colors that bring us joy is a gift we can give to ourselves and to everyone who sees us. It feeds our soul, it elevates theirs. So why not go bright with your colors this autumn and winter? Click to read more >
2025-01-28T13:57:51-08:00

The Right Shoe for the Right Hemline

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This is one of the biggest challenges we all face. So today I’m going to address the question of which shoes work for different hem lengths of pants, jeans, dresses and skirts. Keep in mind that fashions trends and hem lengths are constantly changing. Also, the “rules” for which shoes to wear with different clothing are in flux. But there are some general guidelines for balance and proportion that are pretty consistent. Click to read more >
2025-01-28T14:09:29-08:00

How to Get a Great Profile Photo

Last week I had to get a new profile photo for my website and the launch of my upcoming book "Self-Care: 30 Compelling Life Lessons From Happy, Healthy, and Successful Women...and some Men!" My hair had gotten really long and unruly. Actually, in general, my hair is more like strings than strands. I needed someone who could work their magic and make me look more presentable. Click to read more >
2024-06-16T16:08:47-07:00

Iris Apfel: What Made Her So Famous?

Iris Apfel Amazon Print

You may have heard that Iris Apfel, the self-described “geriatric starlet,” died earlier this year at the age of 102. Many of us learned about her only fairly recently through her most recent incarnation because she broke so many barriers about what constitutes fashion and who is “allowed” to represent it. But despite all the media hoopla about a 90+ year-old being an overnight sensation, her style roots, and the range of her influence over several decades, ran very deep. Click to read more >
2024-06-12T11:20:40-07:00
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