The following are excerpts from a real Style-by-Text conversation about what I call a Parson Piece™. My client’s texts are in gray, mine are in yellow. … More The Parson Piece: Marrying Two Separate Pieces into One Perfect Look
Staying warm and stylish at the same time can be a challenge. My top three tips for dressing for an outdoor winter event will help you stay toasty without all the bulk. … More Holiday Style Guide: How to Dress For an Outdoor Winter Event Without Looking Like the Big Guy With the Reindeer
Texas Tax-Free weekend is coming up August 11-13th, which means shoppers will be headed to the stores in droves to save about $8 on every $100 they spend. If you are one of those, it’s good to have a game plan in place to make the most of your shopping hours. First you need … More Tips For Shopping Successfully on Texas Tax-Free Weekend
“What’s a watch?”- I heard my cousin smart off to her aunt who had just told her to check her watch for the time. It’s true, most people under the age of 30 use the clocks on their phones rather than a watch to tell the time. But if you are not wearing a watch … More It’s Time For a Watch (No, the clock on your phone isn’t good enough.)
Misfit Profile Client: Carolyn G., Brentwood, Tennessee Carolyn is a lovely person inside and out and a petite 5′ 4″. Item: Brown broomstick skirt Problem: A case of “The Frumps” The soft fullness of a long broomstick skirt can be tricky for a petite like Carolyn. So much flowing fabric can look frumpy. Strategy: … More Misfit Makeover: Broomstick Skirt
There is one lurking in nearly every closet– a wardrobe problem child which you just loved when you purchased it, only to find out that it had…issues. Most Wardrobe Misfits are merely misunderstood. I’m here to help. With a little styling your Wardrobe Misfit can become a Wardrobe Win. … More Misfit Makeover
“Where did you get your boina vasca?” I turned to face a smiling gentleman. When he stopped me, my friend Susanna and I were enjoying the fantastic A Wish With Wings Kitchen Tour, which benefits children with life-threatening diseases. I’m used to people stopping me when I’m wearing a hat. Regardless of the style, hats … More My Hat Speaks Spanish
People often say, “Dress like the job that you want to have,” and that’s sound advice. But what they don’t say that’s just as important is, “Make sure that what you wear is authentic to you.” Business wear should be a mix of professionalism and personality. If you are uncomfortable in your clothing — if … More Authentic Personal Branding
Capsule wardrobes (wardrobes made up of 37 or fewer coordinating pieces) are all the rage today. Stores are even setting up “Capsule Boutiques” within their regular displays to encourage buyers to build their new Capsule Wardrobes without leaving their shops. But Capsule Wardrobes, like any other trend, need to be evaluated before adopting them. Depending … More Is a Capsule Wardrobe Right For You?
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