It’s happening, slowly! I was trying to think of the best way to do it amidst writing a new book – for men – and I couldn’t figure it out until recently. I stumbled upon a new platform – well, new to me LOL – and it was the perfect way to share the updates as they become available instead of holding each piece until everything was ready. So without further ado, here is the first update from my original,
What an honor! I am getting the chance to talk with Sharon Hargro Porter on her show, The Book Talk Show, the monthly show that discusses All Things Books – they feature an author and book of the month, and assist the aspiring author to Write the Book Now! We are going to have a blast on her show so tune-in on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 10:00 am ET for conversation about The Creatives’ Closet, sustainable and eco-friendly fashion, &
What is your visual resume you ask?!?! It’s basically how you ‘show up’ to the world – it’s your visual dossier of your experiences and aspirations… Ideally your visual resume aligns with your professional and personal brands, and your appearance. When you walk away and someone says, “Wow, s/he was so together and was just a delight to talk to about xyz. S/he is sharp and knows her/his stuff!” >>> that is your visual resume shining through! Now, is your
I asked newsletter readers what they needed to know and what I heard [from the ladies] was, “I need just the must-haves,”, “I’m a woman of a certain age so, just style not fashion,”, “What are the great basics?”,”I’m going minimalist,”, and “I need items on repeat”…. The answer to ALL of these is this downloadable style guide on the 14 perfect power pieces! Start here – and I guarantee you’ll be in great shape to go from desk to
Yep ~ time did not begin with Anna Wintour…..but with Diana Vreeland lol! Diana is the fashion editor who ‘ran the show’ at Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue before fashion was fashion. She is remembered as a witty lady who reminded us that “blue jeans are the most beautiful thing since the gondola“. Read, learn and be all the more fashionable for the time spent thumbing through the pages….. note: I haven’t read this one yet so I think it’ll be
I’ve made my list of books that I’ll be reading in 2017 so feel free to scoop one or any of them, and we can read together! Of these, my top reads are #girlboss by Sophia Amoruso because it’s a woman’s guide to go from 9-to-5er to multi-millionaire (btw – her company, Nasty Girl, just filed for bankruptcy so the read should be even better!); and Women in Clothes by 642 people! They’re all great reads depending on your interest
In My Shoes, Tamara Mellon Solid read… I have MUCH respect for Tamara Mellon especially given her humble and pedestrian beginnings as she built Jimmy Choo. She’s a powerhouse and that’s exactly what you’ll learn in this book. When she first visioned her line, she wanted to make it truncate the time between showing a line and having those pieces available and she tried… Although it may not have 100% worked out in her favor, she’s trying to change things
Secrets of a Fashion Therapist, Betty Halbreich A cool read if you have interest in becoming a stylist; or currently use one… It’s all true! I went into it thinking it was gonna be about stuff that wasn’t relevant to me as a stylist for professionals (versus stars, personalities, etc) but, I was wrong. I’ve spent many a day trying to sum up what I do and I believe myself to be part psychologist, part mentalist, part shopper, part truth-sayer
Bringing Home the Birkin, Michael Tonello A very fun (and informative) read! My poor friend let me borrow this book too….(it hasn’t been returned either – smh). This book can be read in a weekend so it’s perfect for a beach trip or as a flight book. In the process of being entertained, you’ll get a few key nuances on the “how-to” purchase a Birkin, why they are coveted, what they’ll set you back, and how to “skip the line”
How Luxury Lost Its Luster, Dana Thomas Get it! If you are “into” fashion or have ever wondered about some of the behind-the-scenes connections between brands,or the evolution of a given item or designer, this book is a MUST read. Don’t plan to read it fast ~ but be prepared to say “wow”, hell naw…”, “I never even thought….”. My good friend let me read hers and to this day, I haven’t given it back.
Last week was New York Fashion Week (#NYFW) so everything I read was focused on what’s on the runway and how to move from the catwalk to the walkway. And of course, I got to share my thoughts on some of the latest NYFW trends on Let’s Talk Live on Friday…along with two other fashion folks, Julia Farr and Grant Harris. It was such an honor and such a blast!! Fashion as an Inescapable Institution (The Society Pages) In fashion,
This week has been God-awful-slow so I’ve turned my attention to cleaning up the massive backlog of magazines. I started by organizing them by month – yes, I have unread magazine from June! I commenced to reading/scanning them and then moving them to the garbage (or recycling bin). The most interesting reads popped up this week: Roland Mouret Unveils His Collaboration With Banana Republic (Vogue.com) 3 Ways to Make Your Home a Spiritual Space (wellandgood.com) The 6 Essential People You
Sometimes I think I read a lot and other times, I’m certain I’m lacking (see my stack of magazines in my creative space). Perhaps as a way to force myself to read more, I’m kicking off “What I’m Reading Wednesday“…thinking there may be a few you’d find interesting. Enjoy!! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Amazon) – reading it for my book club A World Cup Victory for Louis Vuitton (New York Times) Tall Girls, Rejoice: TTYA Designs
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