Traditional work wear often falls short when it comes to being stylish. A basic suit and blouse leaves much to be desired, like meetings I’ve attended. I’m sure I am not the only one who has struggled with what to wear to work. Looking back, way back, I remember my first interview. It was for […]
Camped Out – The Men of the Met
The men of the Met Gala didn’t leave everything up to the ladies when it came to showing up for Camp. This display “is not in terms of beauty, but in terms of the degree of artifice, of stylization,” as Susan Sontag points out in her essay, “Notes on Camp” Check out the men in […]
Met Gala 2019 – Off to Camp
This year’s met gala theme was “Camp: Notes on Fashion.” Inspired by Susan Sontag’s essay, “Notes on Camp“, where she defines camp as “a certain mode of aestheticism.” Left to the interpretation of those who attended, we saw everything from dresses with glamour to the avant garde in explorations of excess. I can say this […]
A Date with Oscar : Best Dresses from 2018
Last night I watched the Oscar award willing film, Roman Holiday for the first time. What a film! I loved that it was shot entirely in Rome and by coincidence it is fashion week in Milan. It definitely ignited a desire to visit Italy very, very soon. Have you seen the movie? If not, it […]
Valentine’s Day: A bittersweet day of love
Valentine’s Day, the annual celebration of love. While I enjoy showering all three of my boys with love, I prefer to do it everyday as opposed to one a year designated by a holiday. In general, we don’t make a big fuss and I enjoy the holiday, but since 2009, Valentine’s day has become bittersweet […]
NYFW Fall 2019 – Fashion Found Beyond the Runway
New York Fashion Week is underway with the industry’s top designers presenting their 2019 Fall collections on the runway today through February 13th. Find schedule details here. I first heard of Fashion Week as a little girl, and ever since, I have wanted to attend. Last September I was scheduled to be New York and […]
Let Love Rule This Valentine’s Day -Love yourself and your outfit.
Love is something that should be celebrated everyday. Valentines day reminds us to take time from our busy lives to celebrate love in all of its forms. Whether you are celebrating Eros, Philia (platonic love) , Philautia known as self love, Storge (familial love) or you are seeking cupids help in finding that special someone, […]
RSVP for NYE
I love New Years because of new opportunities and adventures possible in the year ahead. While I don’t set resolutions because they’re too easy to break and too hard to keep (think I have only kept one), I do take time to focus on my purpose or “why”. Knowing my “why” is my motivation […]
IN LIVING COLOR – How to Add Color to Your Wardrobe
Anyone who knows me, knows my wardrobe is as color-full as my personality. When I hear women describe their wardrobe most say they need to add more color. I’m the opposite, I would say the color most lacking in my closet is black and second runner up is grey. Black […]
POLKA DOTS – Spotted in Style in San Diego
I recently added polka dots to my wardrobe. Last month the boys and I headed to San Diego where I got to show off my spots. We flew down to celebrate my niece Kelsey who was graduating from elementary school. We had attended her sister McKenna’s graduation last year. Having been a part […]
STATEMENT SWIMSUITS – Make a statement even if you’re not into making a splash
Swimsuit season arrived with the onset of summer and its warmer weather. After having my second child coupled with my laissez faire approach to exercise, my body is far from bikini ready. My abs seem to have exited my body along with the baby (okay that was 4 years […]
MIXING IT UP WITH SOMETHING OLD & SOMETHING NEW – Instead of Giving Up Shopping for a Year
The other day while in the elevator with two friends I over heard them chatting about an article one had read in the NYtimes titled ‘My Year of No Shopping’. I laughed when the word “challenge” left her mouth and rang in my ear followed by a momentary flash of panic. No […]
SPRING DRESSES YOU WILL WANT TO WEAR EVERY SEASON
There was once a time when I didn’t purchase dresses when expanding my wardrobe. Don’t get me wrong, I love the way a beautiful dress reconnects me with my sometimes forgotten feminine side. But standing in front of my closet one day, I realized, the small space was dominated by dresses; day dresses, office […]
MAD ABOUT PLAID – Wearing Fall’s Hottest Trend
Growing up, I had less than an affinity for plaid. I attended Catholic elementary school where we were required to wear a uniform. A rebellious child, I didn’t like being told what to (I still don’t). Styling my outfits was an emotional outlet for me. Therefore, being […]
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE THIS FALL WITH ANIMAL PRINTS
Animal prints are hot for fall but that is not anything new. Everything from leopard and snake prints to tiger and zebra stripes; these patterns are classics that never really go out of style. In fashion’s fiercest closet’s, animal prints are staples and can be found in the form […]