Trends come and go, but these days many of them stick around for years, or even decades. And sometimes they repeat themselves. There is always a subset of the current trends that I hope have longevity because they work for my style.
Recent Roundups
Link Love: Beauty Hacks Put to the Test
Anita Bhagwandas, a beauty editor at The Guardian, has been testing out beauty hacks and humorously reports back on her findings: Can …
Buy Dressier Items When You See Them
I shared my formal wear shopping strategy earlier this year. I’m purchasing ahead of time so that I’m optimally and calmly …
Fashion News Roundup: November 2022
A new footwear exhibition, an interesting Peta competition, and other news from the fashion trenches in November. Alessandra Michele is …
Wearing Greyed Colours
Greyed colours, or what we used to call “dirty colours” back in the ‘90s when I was a retail buyer, are colours that …
Fab Finds at the Black Friday Sales
Here are items that have been winners on clients this season, that have great reviews, or caught my eye because they have fab …
Team Red or Team Purple
You are on Team Red if you prefer red to purple, and vice versa. Red includes everything from tomato red, fire engine, and …
Link Love: Fragrance Facts
I enjoyed reading about the perfumes actors wear to get into character. How fragrance’s famous rose fields in the French town of …
Fab Find: Ring Size Adjuster
You might find this little gadget useful if your fingers change size in the colder months. Or if your fingers are narrower than they …
Link Love: Onscreen Fashion
I enjoyed this article about how costumer Jenny Beavan told the story of “Mrs Harris Goes to Paris” via (Dior) clothes. As …
Weekly Roundup: Pants, Tops and Toppers
These items have been winners on my clients and some of our forum members. Noticeably, the high comfort factor and good fit of …
Dressy Sandals with Hosiery: Yay or Nay
As the party season approaches I’ll be talking more about casual, smart casual, and dressy holiday attire. To kick things off, …
Dark Blondes and Taupe Footwear
This year I started to sport my natural hair colour, which is a dark honey blonde. No signs of grey yet. For the first time that I …
