As a Personal Stylist, it is my job to dress my clients with clothing that flatters their body type and physical attributes. Whether you are male or female, there are certain guidelines to follow when it comes to choosing which style of pants are right for you. One of the most common guidelines to follow is if you are short, then cuffed pants are a big no-no! Cuffs cut off the … [Read more...]
A TRUE TRENCH
Even though we use the term trench coat generically to describe a style of coat, the authentic trench coat is made by Burberry. In 1879, Englishman Thomas Burberry patented gabardine, which is durable, tightly woven fabric that is resistant to water and wind. Around 1901, English officers recognized the usefulness of gabardines and started wearing Burberry coats in the … [Read more...]
COMFORTABLY WEARING STILETTOS
Men, do you like to see women in stilettos? Women, when you wear high heels, do you feel aches and pains from the balls of your feet to your back? Now, there is a solution to satisfy both sexes. Insolia Inserts are clear, firmer than gel but softer than plastic inserts that fit into any high (1.5 inches+) heel shoe, boot or sandal. The inserts' weight-shift solution shifts the … [Read more...]
ELIMINATE PANTY CRAWL
Are you tired of your panties rising up your tush or your spaghetti straps falling off of your shoulders? To remedy your problem, you need what every personal stylist uses to whip her clients into red carpet shape: adhesive fashion tape. Bug Catcherz makes five different products to prevent you from having a wardrobe malfunction. No See 'ems are reinforced double-stick blouse … [Read more...]
THE FASHIONISTA BIBLE
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...]