Mystery: Summer’s over and I have lots of shoes that have the toe out. When I click on certain sites, these are listed as “sandals”….I’m confused! Can I wear toe-out shoes into fall and winter, or am I breaking some fashion rule?! Solved: Ask (and answer) these three questions…(1) Do I get cold easily?, (2) [...]
To be or not to be — that is the question and Blueprint’s answer is “let it be”! Several shoemakers have some version of the wellie and, yeah, they’re kinda cute but in a time when we should be focusing on investment purchases and items that are most versatile in our wardrobe, it’s an item [...]
Men bring in winter with these dull camel or black scarves…why? I’m not suggesting that they wear pink but, just a little color keeps the winter blues away and the skin tone looking less-than-pale! This Ted Baker Phipp scarf (approx $65) in brown has the basics (navy, brown, taupe, maroon, black) but then provides a [...]
With these 4-inch Victorian-style leather boots by Michael Kors. Not traditionally one of my favorite designers, Michael Kors has done a terrific job of hitting all of fashion’s high points this season including this chunky yet retro boot that will work wonderfully with pants or skirts. [Available at Outnet.com, $119]
Since it’s Halloween, why don’t you scare your friends with your almost unnatural ability to kick your outfit up a notch with a piece of jewelry…and here’s how! Grab one of these pieces and add it to that black suit-white shirt combo, or sprinkle some color on that monochromatic grey shift dress you’ve got, or [...]
If you think you’re “classic” in your styling then you don’t want to miss Hautelook‘s Tod’s sale. It starts at 11am today…be there! Great qualityleather handbags without metalware and embellishment – just good leather!
A private Scotch locker of course….! Not really but, if you did want to rent one, they’re available at the new restaurant, Againn (1099 New York Avenue at 12th, 202.639.9830). A yearly rental for one of the 130 lockers will set you back $500 but imagine how many cool points you’d gain from the ladies and [...]
Calvin Klein is running a special on dress shirts–I am a fan of shirts with spread collars but these non-iron, slim fit dress shirts are great for travel (read: non-iron). It’s worth a click to see them at just $65 plus the ties are on sale 2 for $68….as an added bonus!
Technically, my birthday was yesterday but, so what — if you’re in Australia, it’s still my birthday. My item of lust is the ultimate bag – the Hermès Birkin bag. Yes, in 1984 actress Jane Birkin started sporting one of these bags and the rage was born…and lives on! This particular bag comes from my [...]
So, here are the two shoes I purchased during my time in Valencia — a wonderful hidden platform, flesh-colored peep toe heel and a beautiful, luxe suede grey heel with a natural contrast stitch at the top of the heel….cost me a whopping $150! The flesh-colored peep-toe is one every lady should have to wear [...]
I’m Monica and anyone who knows me knows that I have grown up surrounded by style, fashion and personality! So, while I took a fairly circuitous route, I’m back where I belong. 
