The Fashionista Files: Adventures in Four-Inch Heels and Faux Pas (Ballantine Trade Paperback; 339 pages; $13.95), by Melissa de la Cruz and Karen Robinovitz is the fashionista’s bible. The authors discuss everything a woman should know in order to be a true fashionista. The following topics are addressed: what a fashionista should wear, where a fashionista should shop, … [Read more...]
WHICH SEASON ARE YOU?
Each of us has colors that make us look our best. The Seasons Color Analysis Theory states that each color group represents a season and the color of a person’s skin, eyes and hair determines which season contains flattering colors for that person. Typically, a Spring person has golden high-lighted or strawberry blond hair, hazel eyes, and skin with yellow or gold undertones. … [Read more...]
THE TIE THAT BINDS SILK
My Dad’s girlfriend…yes, my elderly Dad has a girlfriend… wanted me to go shopping with her to get my Dad a Valentine’s Day gift. As we were walking through the department store, I noticed a beautiful display of silk neckties. I was shocked to see that they were on sale for $25. The salesman saw me looking at the ties and said, “These all silk ties just went on sale today.” … [Read more...]
CRAVAE NOIRE OR BLANCHE
You receive an invitation for a special event requiring full evening dress attire. What should you wear? Full evening dress, cravate blanche, and ultra-formal are more commonly known as “white tie.” Men should wear black, single-breasted tails, a white piqué bowtie and vest, a white wing collar shirt and black patent shoes. The matching black trousers should have two outside … [Read more...]
BUTTERY SOFT SKIN
Since autumn is only a falling leaf away, you need to prepare for the colder months by stocking up on a good multi-purpose cream that heals and hydrates. Look no further than the hand and body butter creme salve by suki, a natural skin care line. Use this salve to moisten your cuticles, elbows, feet, and hands. It is made with many natural ingredients such as: organic apricot, … [Read more...]