Last week during a closet edit I made over 40 “NEW” outfits using what was already in someone’s closet. Every closet I go in has more potential than it’s owner can see. The trick to shaking things up in your closet is playing dress up. Walk into your closet and force yourself to find an… Read More
How-to: Fit the Boot for Your Calf & Foot
March 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you have a narrow calf it can be hard to find boots that don’t feel huge around your calf. Follow some simple rules when shopping, and you can avoid the head-ache, and any future dis-content with your boots! Shopping Tips: – Start by measuring the circumference of your calf and then search for boots… Read More
Style With Lee to Spice up your Maternity Wardrobe
February 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Just found out you are expecting, or a few-months in and looking to spice up your maternity wardrobe? A couple years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter I remember wondering if designers who make maternity clothes think women quit their jobs immediately upon hearing they are pregnant in order to sit at home… Read More
10 Laws of Dressing for Your Business Image
April 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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…. Read More
How to Make a Good Wardrobe Investment
February 10, 2009 By 1 Comment
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… Read More
How Image Affects the Fruit You Buy
February 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Do you think your image doesn’t matter? Close your eyes and picture yourself in the produce isle of the grocery store, choosing apples. Without any real thought you pick up one apple after the other until you find the perfect one. Some of those apples may be bruised or old, but some of the ones… Read More
Your Fit Problems Solved
January 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
· Sleeve Length Long sleeves on a shirt should stop just below your wrist bone. If you are wearing a jacket or blazer the sleeve should stop right in the middle of the meaty part of your thumb. · Sloppy Shoulders Shoulder seams on a garment should be AT your shoulder. A common fit problem… Read More
Get Effortless Style
January 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Do you envy the woman who always looks stylish and put together no matter what? You know the woman, the one who looks like she spent hours getting ready with a stylist and tailor at the ready. You will be surprised to find out that many of your style icons (I’m talking real world style… Read More
