Posted in Style Help on Mar 10th, 2010
The trick to not rolling around a suitcase that weighs as much as you do is to pack only what you need. The sound of those words can cause utter panic…pack only what I need!?! But what if I forget something?
Relax, packing can be simplified. Assess what you need for each day [...]
Posted in Charleston Happenings, Fashion Tips, Men's Fashion, Style Help on Jan 8th, 2010
I love when the sale alerts from Shop It to Me hit my inbox each day. You never know what kind of deals will be delivered straight to you. Today as I scrolled through my selections I was struck by this Nanette Lepore top. At first glance I was surprised to see a pluz-size model, [...]
Posted in Style Help on Dec 10th, 2009
Posted in All About Shoes, Style Help on Dec 9th, 2009
Can your shoes make you look thinner? Yes!
If you have two pair of shoes that are the same height can one of them make you look taller than the other? Yes!
Shoes can make or break an outfit, but they can also make or break your body shape. Look at the pictures below. Study [...]
Posted in Style Help on Aug 26th, 2009
It is amazing how easy it is to fall off of your own priority list. The farther you fall or the longer you’re not even on your own priority list, you start to believe you simply can’t have what you desire. This happens a lot with style. You might have looked one way when you [...]
Posted in Men's Fashion, Style Help, Women's Fashion on May 19th, 2009
It is impossible to create a wardrobe that allows you to get dressed quickly when you have no style direction or goal in mind. What you get is a closet full of clothes you don’t want to wear.
Whatever your wardrobe challenge is, it can be fixed! You just need to figure out why you [...]
Posted in Fashion Tips, Men's Fashion, Style Help, Uncategorized on Apr 8th, 2009
1. You don’t have to spend a lot on clothes to look like you’ve spent a lot.
2. Dark colors will always look more authoritative.
3. Classics are classics for a reason.
4. Fit is key. You can’t have style without great fit.
5. Dressing appropriately is like having good manners.
6. Nobody sees the label.
7. Quality is more important [...]
Posted in Charleston Happenings, Fashion Tips, Style Help, Uncategorized, Women's Fashion on Apr 7th, 2009
Here in Charleston, SC it’s important to cater your style around temperature and UV index changes. Before stepping foot outside for a downtown stroll, remember the three spring essentials (in addition to sunscreen) for looking fabulous, while protecting yourself from the sun.
The Three Essentials for a Spring Stroll:
1) A floppy hat: Protect yourself from [...]
Posted in Style Help, What Not to Wear, Women's Fashion on Feb 11th, 2009
Check out this article from Forbes.com that provides great tips about dressing for the office.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/02/09/workplace-office-clothing-women-style_0209_suit.html
Posted in Fashion Tips, Men's Fashion, Personal Shopping, Personal Styling, Style Help, Uncategorized, Women's Fashion on Feb 10th, 2009
When buying a new wardrobe piece, determine its versatility by calculating its cost per wear. Cost per wear is the original cost of an item divided by the number of times or ways it can be worn.
Let’s say you find the perfect trench coat for $300. It is classic in design and neutral in [...]
