Personal style

One thing to think about when buying shoes

Several years ago I bought the prettiest pair of shoes! Oooooh, I was smitten the second I saw them. They were floral – blues and corals and were truly delightful….

The Truth Is: You Have to Try On Lots of Stuff

I completely understand. If you’ve been struggling with putting outfits together or finding clothes you really love or that work well on your body, then it’s understandable that the last…

Is It Time to Update Your Jeans?

One thing we can count on from one fashion season to the next is a report on the latest trend in jeans. Why is there such a fascination with this…

Fit Solutions for Every Figure Challenge

We all probably fuss more than we need to over what we consider our figure flaws. In truth we could all be happier if we focused more on what makes…

The Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered Spring 2017 Fashion Trend Update

This has never happened before! Every season I research the fashion trends and divide them into categories based on whether I think they are bewitching, bothersome or bewildering. Often there…

You Don’t Have to Try So Hard

I felt cursed! As a teenager that was pretty much how I felt. As a redhead, I was born with blonde eyelashes and eyebrows while all of my friends had…

Activewear is Not the Answer to Dressing Comfortably

The meteoric rise of the athleisure trend is evidence that women have given up on figuring out what to wear. I’m serious! After 30 years being an image consultant, a…

What are the Secrets of Enduring Style?

In two months I am turning 60. It totally blows my mind! I feel more like I am in my mid-thirties (my idea of the perfect age), not nearly twice…

Make the Ordinary Extraordinary

Many years ago I drove a station wagon. At the time, I was doing a lot of bridal makeup and I thought it would make it easier to load the…

Are You Standing Out for the Right Reasons?

As Rachel stood in front of the mirror looking casually elegant in a beautiful blue sweater and jeans with high-heeled boots that showed off her long legs, I could sense…

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