The Art of “Casual” Dressing Casual can mean different things to different people and can cover varying occasions. I thought it would be helpful to give you an overview of the “casual” dress codes. • ACTIVE CASUAL is a combination of athletic wear and casual...
Fashion Color Trends 2023 - 2024 Fashion Weeks in New York, London, Milan, and Paris revealed what the color trends would be for end 2023 through 2024. Of course, you’ll have your color preferences and favorites, but the following are the colors that are being talked...
End of Summer Tips: Before You Put Your Fall Wardrobe Together Summer is almost over, although we’d like to enjoy the warmth of the sun for a few more weeks. Labor Day Weekend is next week and the unofficial end of the summer season. Now is a great time to take stock...
The Consignment Shop Part 2: At the Shop Last week we talked about getting ready to bring items to a consignment shop. Having completed your preparations, now you’re ready to go to the shop with them. Arriving at the Shop & How the Process Works To review, I can’t...
The Consignment Shop Part 1: Getting Ready So, you have items you’d like to bring to the consignment shop? Here are a few pointers to read before you go. BRING ONLY FALL ITEMS. At this time of year, shops are only accepting FALL items, so put away those...
The New “Business Casual” The new business casual dress code is a more relaxed and comfortable style, but one that still maintains a professional appearance. For men: Appropriate business casual attire typically includes dress slacks or chinos, button-down...
Every Woman Should Have a Wardrobe Checklist! What is a wardrobe checklist? It’s simply a list of wardrobe essentials for you to be appropriately and stylishly dressed—for any occasion or season. LET’S START WITH ALL-SEASON MUST-HAVES. • Ballet flats, black pumps, and...
We All Love Shopping, BUT... Shopping for clothes used to be simple. We had our favorite, go-to stores where we could find that special something to wear for an upcoming event. We also had a sure sense of what styles and colors we liked. But as we get...
What Shoes Should I Wear? Wearing the Right Shoes Is Essential for Both Style and Comfort. It’s Important to Stay Up to Date. When it comes to shoe trends, it’s important to stay up to date on the latest styles. From the runway to the street, there are...
Summer Hair, Skin & Makeup Self-Care Is Important in the Summer We’d like to share the following tips with you. SKIN CARE: Use Daily Sunscreen. It goes without saying how important a daily application of facial sunscreen is to prevent premature aging of the skin...
Packing for Travel? Summer means vacations and travel. Time away from work and stress—a relaxing change of scene. But how can you pack so that IT isn’t an unneeded cause of stress? Following are a few things to consider. Length of Stay & Climate A lot depends on...
Men & Dating: What Women Want Men to Know! Most men are clean and well-groomed when they go out on a date. But we thought we would provide a short checklist, a reminder if you will, of the things women look for in a man regarding fashion and hygiene. If women...
Use Accessories as Tools! Did you know accessories play a crucial role in both women’s and men’s wardrobes? They not only add finishing touches to an outfit, but also allow individuals to express themselves in unique and creative ways. In women’s fashion, accessories...
You Can Benefit in Several Ways by Organizing Your Wardrobe: • Save time. When you have an organized wardrobe, it becomes easier to find what you need, and you spend less time searching for items. • Reduce stress. A cluttered wardrobe can be overwhelming and...
Which Fashion Trends Have Lasted the Longest? Fashion trends come and go, but some have managed to stand the test of time, having lasted for decades. Here are a few examples of some of the longest-lasting fashion trends: Denim: Denim has been a fabric staple...
What to Wear to That Special Occasion? You Can Wear a Variety of Styles & Colors! It’s all dependent on your personal taste, the dress code, and event type. Here are a few suggestions: THE CLASSIC COCKTAIL DRESS: Knee-length, in a classic style like a wrap...
What’s YOUR Personal Style? Every woman has her own personal style. You do, even though you may not realize it. It's important to know what that style is, so you can maximize it to create a more authentic and unique YOU! Following Are Descriptions of Seven Fashion...
Thrift Stores According to the National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops, a Thrift shop is run by a not-for-profit organization to raise money to fund their charitable causes. Not-for-profit agencies usually obtain their goods through donations and are not...