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Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas: aside from the super cold weather and the typical far Midwest snow stories, I’m not fully engaged into the Holidays yet, and time is running out!  My suggestions: play Christmas music everywhere (including Pandora), use lots of red and green in your everyday attire, and greet people with a cheerful, yet unexpected “Happy Holidays” 1-Day Retreat: I

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Monday Afternoon Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Shop Wisely: There are tons of specials out there, make sure you visit my FaceBook page to catch the best sales and specials! Ready….Break!: Gentlemen, the proper pant break is 1/2-1 inch only….any more and it will look like you’re gathering extra material for your next pair. This Week: We’ll be talking Holidays sales & discounts, Lavish! conference, stylish traveling tidbits, and more! See.  Do.  Be.  Stylish.

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Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Social Graces: Although we are in a world of immediate gratification, social graces and etiquette still exist.  For example, when you arrive as a guest at a dinner party and you come bearing consumable goods, the host determines when that “gift” is consumed! Styling Tip: To jazz up any outfit, consider wearing patterned tights.  In a conservative or more formal work environment, keep the color neutral

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Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Singing in the Rain: I can’t stand wet weather but, it’s not excuse to look frumpy.  Choose a wide hat, colorful slicker/trench, fun umbrella, or wellies that make you smile in spite of the nasty weather outside!  The Best, Free Accessory: Smiles are great for dressing up funeral-drab attire, going from work to play, or when you just can’t seem to locate the best item (in spite of

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Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Singing in the Rain: I can’t stand wet weather but, it’s not excuse to look frumpy.  Choose a wide hat, colorful slicker/trench, fun umbrella, or wellies that make you smile in spite of the nasty weather outside!  The Best, Free Accessory: Smiles are great for dressing up funeral-drab attire, going from work to play, or when you just can’t seem to locate the best item (in spite of

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Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Pregnancy: Women who embrace pregnancy and the associated weight gain, inevitably look better and feel better than women who try to hide it.  Grab that full-length maxi dress, toss on a wide belt above your belly, and strut your stuff — tummy first!  Full-Figured Women: Not every woman who is larger than a size 12 wants to be draped in a sack or hide what God gave

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(Late) Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Romper Room: during my time on the rooftop this past weekend, I saw more one-piece rompers than Carrie Bradshaw could hope to own in a year!  What makes them stylishly sophisticated besides keeping it monochromatic are the understated, neutral heels, simple purse and accessories…a busy flower print with “matching” heels looks more like a broken flower pot than a blooming flower!

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Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Pressure Cooker: women are pros under pressure…not sure how that gene missed 90% of men but it did so, use it to your advantage!  White Tees: they are a ‘dime a dozen‘ so literally don’t pay more than $10 for one. You use them for everything and in the summer between uh-ohs and summer heat, they’re bound to get used up quick so invest in one

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Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Sumthin to Hide: every woman no matter what color, creed or nationality needs concealer after the age of 29  ‘Oh No She Didn’t’: just because you’re a television star or celebrity doesn’t give you the right to walk around looking a “hot mess”…maybe even less so Audrey Hepburn: is there a woman that epitomized effortless coiffed beauty more? See.  Do.  Be.  Stylish.

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Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Sunshine: it’s here, get used to it, stop complaining about it since it’s only the start of summer, and revel in the fact that you can pack weeks of clothes into a weekender!! Color Me This: even if funeral brab is your ‘schtick’, adding a pop of color with your jewelry, purse, or shoes won’t detract from your dark sense of style Mean Clean Machine: true stylish people aren’t

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Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Style…Splurge: the most stylish of individuals don’t get it by buying it, it’s learned so spend some time and money to develop your own sense of personal style Back to the Basics: of color…blues are soothing, black is foreboding, red is spicy, oranges are soulful and cheery, and so on.  Whether for interview, photo shoot, date outfit – plan accordingly! Purse Power: have you ever

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Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Pack Right, Pack Light: plan for airline attire, carry-on tote bag, and overhead bag.  Anything less than 5 days means you should have no need for checked luggage…. Cognac: I’m not talking about whiskey but, the color!  Cognac is one of the most versatile colors in terms of moving season to season, and works with any outfit to keep it spring-y and light!! Invest in

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Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulousity, finds, forgetables, regretables, and the like… Colors: throw a splash into the mix with your standard, funeral-black uniform for the fastest transition from winter to spring! Runway to Walkway: oohh, I saw bright plaids mixed with a dark-colored print!  Sometimes the transition from runway to walkway isn’t so smooth…perhaps mixing texture or a single print is a more appropriate baby step in the right direction…. Style Icons: Lena Horne, Jackie O,

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Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulousity, finds, forgetables, regretables, and the like… Classics: they are typically “investment” pieces (read: can be retained for years)…and very different from items that give you “value” and/or “versatility” (read: can be worn many times) Mary Poppins style: it’s spring which means April showers which means carrying an umbrella is a good ideal! Social Media: there’s twitter, FaceBook, foursquare, etc….use them for fun or making the net-work.  Connect with other stylish peoples…

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