Leafy green, butter yellow, raspberry red, carnation pink , marine blue. No, these are not the ingredients for a new age salad, but the colors currently being featured in the clothing collections for spring. It’s a good time of year to be stepping out of…
Spring trends for men have always evolved more slowly than women’s. The big news for men is the popularity of fitted, shorter, trimmer suits, which I covered in my October blog post. Men tend to be more conservative dressers, which why I want to mention…
There are an extraordinary number of articles on digital etiquette, written by everyone from Emily Post to Bill Gates. In addition the topic is huge, encompassing email, cell phones, voice mail, blogs, websites and social media. Digital communication and the internet have taken up so…
Hiring an image consultant is something you may consider trying. Possibly it’s something you’ve been thinking about for a while, and didn’t know where to turn, or maybe the idea came to you while watching one of the style shows on TV. Perhaps you are…
If your New Year’s Resolution is losing weight, then you’re not alone. 38% of us making resolutions vow to lose weight, yet unfortunately only 8% follow through. This article is for the 8%, but it’s not about how to stick to your diet; it’s dedicated…
A few weeks ago, at the start of the holiday season I gave a presentation called “Adding Sparkle to Your Wardrobe Essentials”. The topic is timely as we are now in the middle of holiday pictures and parties, Christmas and Chanukah, and of course coming…
Menswear has seen some dramatic changes recently, with several menswear trends showing up, and they show every sign of staying around for a while. The most significant change has been that over the last several years, men’s suits, jackets, and other tailored clothing have become…
When we think about fashion style types several ideas come to mind. We think of people we know or celebrities who are stylish, we consider the latest trends from Vogue, Bazaar, or #ProjectRunway, or we might think of an outfit of ours that makes us…
Ladies, based on trends for Fall 2014, we are finding clothing and accessories this season feminine, flattering and fun. Dresses and skirts are still hugely popular, although slacks of varying widths and jumpsuits make an appearance as well. Embellishment is a key trend, leading many…