{photo from handresearch.com} You know the hand gesture associated with that, correct? Most of us do — it’s universal in just about any language but you might not be aware of some of the other gestures that could get you into deep water, or even save you. As part of my Executive Style Curation services, I work with executives to ensure they’re up on the cultural nuances of the countries they are traveling to, so I wanted to share a
I’ve been looking at these and going back and forth….. wide trousers are not typically flattering for ladies with hips there’s a lot going on with the print they’re silk ~ which makes them more clingy {yikes!} slant hip pockets {not cool again for ladies with ample hips} love the wide racing stripes {very sweatpants-like} overall: leave it….love the colors and respect Derek Lam‘s contemporary casual line 10 Crosby but the overall styling will require more work than the $335 should
No longer does wrinkle-free mean uncool. If you travel then you know how difficult it is to get off a Transatlantic flight and still look fresh {not to mention a trip to Africa of the Far East}; and not everyone has the pleasure and comfort of traveling in business or first class. If you’re like me, you’ll need to be ready to hit-the-ground-running when you land. The answer is wrinkle-free and the best brands to ensure you look like a
I’d say the easy answer is “yes”. Yes not only because that’s the rhetorical question/title of this post, but also because we have television shows that talk about “dives”; we have restaurant ratings that include “upscale dining”; and we have numerous jokes about where we will and won’t eat based on whether the menu is posted or not. So what is stylish eats? Since this is my blog, my rules: Delectable eats and treats {if you want to lick your
Yes, I’m speaking at re{Treat} Yourself but that’s not why you should attend….actually, it will be myself along with 13 other experts in their respective fields. It’s a 2-day event for working moms ~ women who want to know how to be stylish, haute moms, who want to know how to organize and beautify their working spaces, who want insight into relationships & so much more. Details: April 13-14, 2012 | Lansdowne, VA at Lansdowne Resort | register HERE!
“The Bomb” isn’t the name of the store – that’s Ina – and it’s in New York City. And actually there are six locations, so know which to go to for what: NOHO at 15 Bleecker Street is for men and women SOHO at 101 Thompson Street is for women NOLITA at 21 Prince Street is for women NOLITA at 19 Prince Street is for men CHELSEA at 207 W. 18th Street is for men and women UPTOWN at 208
Remember we announced Alberta Ferretti for Macy’s Impulse collection, well the lookbook is available here and we weren’t inspired with the pieces. The collection is priced under $100 and caters to women between the ages of 26 to 29 ~ give us your thoughts.
I’m in DC and the weather is overcast today {albeit not cold…yay!} but on gloomy days, I love to throw some color in the mix. The beauty of Julia Kostreva‘s colorblock notebooks are they (1) are relatively inexpensive when compared to a pair of designer shoes [$16], (2) they’re fashionable with the use of colorblocking {which is very “in” this season}, (3) you can use them all the time and no one can say anything about ‘seeing you with them
We just got word that The Webster in Miami is doing a designer collab with Target. This collab, due out in May, will feature a collection in which everything is under $50 (hello!) and while it likely won’t be the same stuff from Milan Vukmirovic‘s super high-end Miami hot spot {they carry Balmain and most of their shoes run 4-5-6-$700+ bucks!}, we’re almost assured the $18 Havaianas will be! This store is for you if you want ‘uptown boy meets city
It’s simple: I want to be the new face of De Wafelbakkers. And you can help me by simply voting for my video on De Wafelbakker’s Facebook page before March 26th at 12pm EST: Click HERE!
I have been on a mini-mad-hunt to find a cool iPad case….my criteria has been somewhat soft ~ stylish, colorful, not visually overwhelming, sleek, slightly functional, fun, non-bulky. A great friend of mine, Sara of Skincando, put me on to DODOcase and I’m now in love ~ and 75% sure this is the case I want! What do you think? Can I do better? Share your thoughts or suggestion ~ here!
I’m not a big beauty shopper but most people wouldn’t believe that ~ they believe fashion and beauty to be inextricably intertwined. Well they are connected but very different. I know my fashion and style, but the world of beauty and products are vast. I rely almost entirely on the wisdom of my beauty bloggers, so when asked to research Makari, purchase a product, and review the experience….it was a bit daunting. But I did it!! I research the line
One of the big trends I’m loving is navy! And to make the transition from winter (albeit very mild) to spring is with pieces that layer….waah-laa! What I always share with my clients ~ if a designer is doing, there’s a lesser known/non-designer brand out there that is making it as well.
Womenswear Designer of the Year Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler Marc Jacobs Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen for The Row {my vote} Menswear Designer of the Year Patrik Ervell Simon Spurr {my vote} Billy Reid Accessory Designer of the Year Alexander Wang Reed Krakoff {my vote} Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler Who are you rooting for?
This isn’t rocket science but every man needs an appropriate selection of trousers. What are they? We went to Zara to see if we could find everything we need and , lo and behold, we did! dress slacks, $59.90 ~ they’re meant for meeting the parents, a museum outing, a cultural event, a swanky guys dinner chinos, $59.90 ~ they’re meant for a feeble attempt at dress up, a casual dinner at a friend’s house, Saturday chillin’ jeans, $79.90 ~ wear
Tory Burch creates some fun looks ~ mostly for East Coast ‘ladies who lunch’ but I found these five cool items that every stylish lady can aspire to snatch up: multi jeweled leather cuff, $206.50 ~ edgy, polished, refined, bold, statement baelee skirt, $177 ~ easy, feminine, versatile flor tunic, $210 ~ casual, polished, fun, relaxed mora blouse, $237 ~ versatile, colorful, can be dressed up, weekend wear, feminine brenden high wedge, $276.50 ~ zesty, comfortable, relaxed, fun
I have a few clients with glasses and we’ve done a bit of glasses shopping. What some folks don’t know (or don’t remember) is that I wear glasses too! Well ~ technically, I’ve been in contacts for 20+ years, but you get the picture…. I headed to GlassesUSA.com to peruse the site and actually liked it! GlassesUSA is a fabulous alternative if you need spec at a reduced price…becuase who doesn’t want something for less {read: cheap glasses}?! I checked
One of my accent colors for this season (and last season BTW) is red, but I’ve found it difficult to find fabulous accessories that are reasonably priced and that I would use without a lot of fuss. {Enter stage left} This cool graduating spot print scarf from Oasis ($35) ~ yummy for my summer nautical looks of navy and white, and just awesome because I wear scarves everywhere, all year!
Being organized is good. Being organized is helpful. Being organized (and able to locate what you need) is stylish! We loved these items and thought you would too! Indice bookends: available at momastore.org, $24 {5 colorful, differently sized indices} Sabi pill holster: available at sabi.com, $9 {again, organization even inside your purse of briefcase is good!} Button box: available at seejanework.com, $15 {we all get those extra buttons but have no ideal where to put them}
Three discoveries I’ve made over the years: I’m enjoying the look of gold against my skin (I’ve been a silvertone girl until now)…. Flats without ‘walls’ are for people with skinny feet (which is not me) ~ but I can appreciate that these sandals {which come in black too} will get just about everywhere this summer and make a more polished substitute for flip flops! Nine West is doing a much better job at creating cute shoes that even the
This is the name of Madonna‘s new shoe line to be produced by Aldo. The 60+ shoes will sell between $89 and $349, and will include everythign from flats, heels, booties, and OTKs (over-the-knee boots). The styles are apparently based on Madonna’s fabvorites, targeted to women aged 27 – 50 years old, and are “dance inspired”. Sweet deal ~ her stylist, Arianne Phillips, will serve as Truth or Dare‘s creative consultant. Our initial verdict: the nicer ones will be a
To use black, try some “colorful” black…I mean c’mon it’s almost spring and no one wants to be caught in all black!! Here’s our shopping list (all items under $250): DvF Hanover scarf For the Love of Gold Wedge Kenneth Jay Lane Black Enamel Green Lizard bracelet Guess Alfreda booties Calleen Cordero black leather studded belt
..sometimes! We’ve pulled together a peek at the must-have tops for men for now, and going to spring. we triple-dog-dare-you to find a better list! Checked cotton shirt ~ we love J Crew, and Hugh & Crye {we’ve been diggin them for years!} Denim or chambray shirt ~ we’re vibing again with J Crew, Mr. Porter {a bit pricey}, and Levi’s Polos ~ we love Gap {relaxed fit}, Levi’s, and John Varvatos {they are so soft and pliable} Cashmere sweater (crewneck or
The winter has been super mild and we’ve been getting several samplings of spring weather…and it’s only March! My takeaway is that we need to get our spring/summer wardrobe in order sooner rather than later. For men, there are a ‘few rules of the road’ that, if adhered to, will make spring shopping easier and ensure your casual says “luxe” not sloppy. Fit is it. Even the most casual pants are made instantly more sophisticated when they fit correctly. Spend
Lest you forget, in addition to blouses, statement necklaces is my other focus for 2012. Not everything I scout for is on sale ~ case in point: this Nest lapis pendant necklace. Why? It’s slightly behemian styling keeps it from being too serious The blue of the lapis goes with any/all denim! The length (18″ L) and pendant rest perfectly in the “v” of most shirts for display purposes…. It’s meaty and fabulous enough to be noticed but not
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