Day 24 – Of Creating a Unique Look Every Day “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” -Coco Chanel Color Begins My Day at School Color Ends my day at home I love…
Day 23 Don’t you just wish that sometimes there was a big STOP SIGN that appears right in front of your face when you are about to make a wrong decision? This morning I almost made one. Let me stress almost…because though the big STOP SIGN did not appear in my closet, I somehow shook…
Entering the Country Club It may be the late Friday night football games…it may be listening to my mother all day long in my own house (I still don’t do anything right)…it may be deadlines on publications, but something caused me to be a bit touchy over the weekend. My remedy? Two of…
Marylou wanted to break out of boredom! The treasure I discovered yesterday while un-shopping was named Marylou. I noticed her in the Stein Mart Boutique moving from one extreme fashion item to the next. She looked like a woman with great flair, creativity, and fun. So, I simply asked, “May I take your picture?” Oh…
I’m off! It’s Christmastime! Did you realize that? The Christmas season officially began today…at least in retailing world it did! There are several big stores running sales this weekend to get everyone in that spending state of mind. This can be a little frustrating for someone attempting to NOT spend money right now. So, instead…
I dress better if I start here! The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office. Robert Frost I usually end up putting an outfit together in the morning, but the pitfalls of that is time…can’t…
My space! I am sitting here at my desk reflecting on the day. It is rare when high school kids comment on my look….but several of them did today. “Mrs. L, do you have a meeting or something today? You’re all dressed up.” This said by a football player who normally notices nothing but the…
Not many people know of Charles Caleb Colton; however, most have heard his quote, “Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery.” I hope retailers and designers will take that quote to heart when they see a blog like this one. Today’s outfit came solely through imitation of something I spied on the Chico’s website last summer. When I…