put together: in a mash-up sort of way…

as i had mentioned last month…one of the big fall trends is a “texture mash-up“…basically a blend of textures and patterns in one single outfit…here is a wonderful example of just that…the caption reads: “fall is all about mixing textures and patterns in a single outfit – plaids, stripes, tweeds, you name it.  you won’t […]

fancy pants…

think iridescent…think silk…think shiny…think fancy…what once was considered a possible item to wear for evening…is now part of day wear…making a casual look…oh so special… think you can’t pull it off?  the nice thing is that the patterns come bold…such as these fabulous 7 for all mankind jeans…while i realize this look is not for […]

put some peplum in your dress…

peplum is still a strong trend this season…and many…seem to have a hard time figuring out what to wear with a peplum top or jacket…the key is to keep it simple in your pants…or skirt…but the easiest solution?  go for a piece that already has the peplum in the outfit…like a dress…so instantly feminine… there […]

men’s corner: a gentleman’s boot…

fall is all about boots…at least for us women…but men…this is an accessory that should be added to your shoe collection as well…and currently…there are some fabulous styles to choose from…like the one below by cole haan…or click here to see all the styles available with cole haan… they can jazz up any pair of […]

aici september kick-off event…

a few weeks back…i attended the aici (association of image consultants international) san francisco chapter september kick-off event…the event was held at one of my favorite places…bloomingdales in san francisco…thought i would share some of the highlights…like our lovely centerpieces…courtesy of bloomingdales…these were my favorites that i was lusting after… and of course…how appropriate that […]