inspiration from nina garcia…

thought i would share a little piece of nina garcia’s book “the little black book of style”…love this description of what nina says that personal style is… “it is truly unique when you see that one girl who is so different…the one who you just have to walk up to and ask her about her […]

nothing to wear…

have you ever stood in front of a full closet and…without hesitation…thought…”i have nothing to wear!”? how is it that so many women can look so well put together every time you see them? and yet…there you stand…perplexed…in front of that “full” closet… there truly are simple and practical strategies…tips and tricks…the key to dressing […]

change is difficult…

there are times when my job brings me great pleasure…these feelings are usually around making someone see the best that they can look…a lot of times…women (and men) fall into a rut…or are stuck…and cannot see the potential… what i have found…is that no matter the size…almost everyone has something in their head that triggers […]

split personalities…

fabric will often reveal the personality of a piece…classic shapes assume completely different characters when they’re made from different fabrics…when it’s worked in sequins…an unassuming…easy-to-care-for white cotton t-shirt (or grey tank top as in my pics) becomes dazzling…yet fragile… some would say that sequins are most likely limited to evenings…i think…it is a great way […]

what am i saying?

clothes talk, even when we don’t…they speak volumes about us…it’s hard to assemble a wardrobe and communicate personal style without understanding its elements…the color, fabric, pattern, and texture of what we wear can hint at the most subtle aspects of our lives… white, satin, fishnet – all are loaded with different meanings… why do we […]