Monthly Archives: June 2010

Garment Care 101

It’s always better to fold and store sweaters than to hang them…the hangars typically create false shoulders or points and over time they are very difficult to remove and ruin the fit of your garment.

Morning Quickie

Shoes…with a more pointy toebox look more chic and streamline thus, more easily go from day to evening – even if they’re flats.  So look for a pair of pointy toe shoes to go from work to workin’ it!!

Styling Tip to Stand Out

Stand out for your stylishness by using contrast!  One of the simplest ways to get noticed is to wear colors or textures that contrast….dark colors with bright red accessories, monochromatic brights, or lighter top half with darker bottoms

Garment Care 101

When you get a stain on an item, ♥ place a cloth underneath the stain to absorb the stain, ♥ use cold water, ♥ and dab don’t rub the stain!  Last note: if you’re going to try to treat and remove a stain, do so before washing because that essential sets the stain in your [...]

Morning Quickie

Ladies and gentlemen ahem…attention: COLOR anywhere gives you more vibrance and depth, and makes you look younger!

Rest Well with Walmart & Norma Kamali

In the collaboration department, Walmart hasn’t delivered many hits like Target besides Norma Kamali.  Her very cheap, and actually chic collection of ready-to-wear, accessories, swimwear, activewear, and children’s wear have consistently impressed buyers and come in a great range of sizes that flatter. She’ll add sleepwear to the mix on October 1.  Although images and descriptions [...]

Manly Monday Style Meter

A stylish start to the week from last week’s lessons learned….. Khaki Coolness: all gentlemen should have a khaki-colored suit in their summer repertoire so, get one “Express Yourself”: (the song by Madonna and N.W.A.) men we need you to just open up a tab bit more…we don’t expect you to share openly and freely but, [...]

Monday Morning Power List

A week’s worth of fashion, faux pas, follies, fabulosity, finds, forgettables, regrettables, and the like…… Pressure Cooker: women are pros under pressure…not sure how that gene missed 90% of men but it did so, use it to your advantage!  White Tees: they are a ‘dime a dozen‘ so literally don’t pay more than $10 for one. [...]

Watchin’ Out for Rare Watches

The watch connoisseurs at IWC just got their hands on a cache of rare Portuguese watches dating back to 1939, and if you stop by next week, you’ll get a chance at them before the general public even knows they’re there. Just don’t be late. Scoop: IWC Schaffhausen Boutique Beverly Hills, 9490C Brighton Way, Beverly [...]

Ferragamo Men’s Spring 2011

Massimiliano Giornetti was motivated by, “memories of a summer in the South of France” Think…. “parade of slouchy, silky clothes in sailor stripes and shades of navy and cream suggested living well…striped, double-breasted blazer worn with cream pants and two-tone shoes of the highest quality” The overall feel was a relaxed summery feel Score: 9/10

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