Whenever I visit a client's closet for the first time, there are a couple of wardrobe essentials I look for. Do they have a great cocktail dress? Do they have cute shoes? Do they have plenty of accessories? But, one of my wardrobe staples may come as...
Over the course of the last month, I have heard two different people (I am not naming names) complaining that they don't like any of the clothing that they see in stores these days. At first, this complaint caused my heart-rate to race. What's wrong with...
You have probably noticed that jeans are being made with a greater percentage of spandex these days. For those of us with some curves, all I have to say is "Thank Goodness!" But, spandex comes with its own little mess of problems. To help you understand these...
A recent article in the Fort Worth Star Telegram's Panache Magazine called "Going Natural" really hit home with me. FINALLY, hair stylists in Fort Worth are realizing what I have known for many years - women need to go with their natural hair color and texture....
Each morning, I drag myself out of bed and prepare for the "getting ready" process. Most days, I can keep it around an hour (which I feel is a fairly reasonable amount of time). Some days I am a bit slower and push the hour and...
I learned a hard lesson the other day: Don't ask a man his opinion if you don't want it. Have you ever asked your husband/significant other what he thinks of your appearance or outfit? I did, and here is my story: I love skinny jeans (reference...
Congratulations Elaine! Elaine was recently quoted and featured in an article, "20 Tips to Keep you Looking Your Best," in the Star Telegram (Tuesday, September 15, 2009). We are adding this one to our In the Media hall of fame! ...
Do you get sentimental about your old clothes? I do, and my sentiment is what keeps my guest closet filled with my clothing collection. I see the importance of ridding my regular closet of clothing that I don't currently wear, but sometimes I just can't...
What is it with women and shoes? They just seem to call to us like chocolate to a chocolate addict. (Actually, come to think about it, shoes lovers often are the chocolate addicts.) But, what is our obsession with adorning our feet? And why to do we...
"Thank you for helping me learn what clothes look best on me! I am already getting some very positive feedback. One co-worker said she had to look at me three times to make sure it was me." --D. S. "I must congratulate you on such a...