Private Sale my ***

Are you kidding me?  In these times, we are still trying to separate the “haves” from “have nots” and the “in” crowd versus the “not in” crowd.  Give me a break. Bloomies, you’d better shout from the roof top that a sale starts today.  And trust me it is good one... Read More

The Signs of a Man

The first two things that are usually noticed on a man are his shoes and his watch.  This spring I’m helping you keep both of these items fashionably covered at a reasonable cost. The Shoes – This Spring, it’s the reintroduction of a timeless Classic — The Loafer.  Just as everything... Read More

Mobley Mondays

I am excited to bring you something new to kick off your work week.  Manly Mondays (oops, I mean Mobley Mondays).  Mason Mobley has been a men’s specialist for Abercrombie and Fitch and store manager at Banana Republic.  Casual luxury has become a way of life for him.  His personal... Read More

Unwronged

My favorite radio commercial is the one by Boost Mobile when the man says “My wife invested our entire savings in Cat Hats.  I said honey that’s wrong.  She said no, it’s a growth sector.  What’s wrong is a wireless company that charges hidden fees.”   I love that entire... Read More

Forever 21

Okay, I NEVER talk about Forever 21 because I usually find it difficult to shop in that store. It is so much stuff that even the salespeople can’t tell me where to find things I see on display. Plus, I think you should embrace not being forever 21.... Read More

Need a Haute Look?

When I lived in NYC, I went to sample sales ALL of the time.  It was a great way to get designer wear on a value priced budget.  I still wear my Louis Vuitton coat that I got for a fraction of the real cost.  And while they called it... Read More

Obama Kisses Hillary?

Okay so the Washington Post is all over the snub being over.  Me?  I’m all over what she’s wearing.  How can anybody snub her?  You can’t miss her in that power red suit.  I think she looks great but was it too... Read More

Is it really Spring?

Despite it being Spring in most parts of the country, it sure doesn’t feel like it.  So here is one idea for warming up your day, or at least pretending like it.  Add a flower!  I know…flowers don’t come until after April showers but why wait?  Pin a flower to... Read More

Button it up!

I LOVE to see a man in a three piece suit.  Remember the comedian I told you about last week?  He wore a three piece suit and arm garters (See Now that’s a signature style! ).  It was a great look. The cool thing about three piece suits, aside from being... Read More

Now that’s BANANAS!

Check out Banana Republic today, online or instore, for up to 50% off the latest Spring apparel for Men and... Read More

It’s a Formal Affair

I go to this scholarship event every year (read Now that’s a signature style!) and never see the same dress twice.  But it dawned on me that those dresses could be sitting in closets collecting dust verus making someone else look like a princess. So if you have any formal/after 5... Read More

Now that’s a signature style!

I was at this scholarship gala on Saturday night — you know that typical rubber chicken dinner, presentation you don’t really listen too, and bad entertainment.  Well, this time, the entertainment was pretty good and I skipped on the chicken altogether but I digress. The entertainment was the comedy of Trenton... Read More

1. Get Naked, 2. Take it Up Hill, 3. Jump In, 4. Layer it On, and 5. Eat Sherbert.

That’s my five step plan for Spring.  I shared it with the ABC 7 Chicago news team on Friday.  Click here to watch the segment. Now, here’s how it works: 1.  Get Naked! — Okay, not really but these neutral/flesh tones might have people looking twice to make sure you do... Read More

Taking it to a higher level.

KWest in Orange — $89.00 If you have avoided platform sandals — for the past ummm 3 years — thinking they would soon go out of style, you are in for a surprise.  They are back!  And even higher than ever this Spring. This hot (high) look is perfect for the season’s... Read More

World’s Best Dressed Man — Part 2

Okay, my Fashion Cents poll (read Part 1) says that the World’s Best Dressed Man is our own President Obama. (Of course, my poll is not statistically significant.)  And honestly, my vote went to Prince Charles too.  I just love pocket squares (read my post The Pocket Square — Part... Read More

High Fashion at Kohl’s

When Elle, the magazine of high fashion, has a line of clothing in Kohls, that should tell you that “high fashion DOESN’T have to be high priced.” This month’s Elle issue (March ‘09) is chocked full of Gucci, Louis Vuitton (this bag is incredibley hot — okay I digress but I... Read More

A little papaya juice

I love this trench coat from Chadwicks.com. It is often hard to find a nice trench that is: a.  Reasonably priced (only $49.95) b.  Not double-breasted.  Believe it or not, EVERYONE can not wear double breasted items. 1.  If you are full-breasted avoid double breasted jackets because it will draw attention to your breasts. 2. ... Read More

WORLD’S Best Dressed Man — Really?

Did you hear that Prince Charles has been named the WORLD’S best dressed man?  He beat out President Obama.  What do you think? ... Read More

I love RedBox!

I love that I can rent a just released dvd for only $1.00 — how cheap.  I love that I can get it from one location and return it to another — what convenience.  And now I love it for FREE MOVIE WEDNESDAYS!  During the month of March, RedBox will... Read More

Pack it up and save.

So, I’m getting ready for this weekend trip.  I’m such a last minute packer.  Really, like two hours before I leave I start packing.  BUT I have decided in my head, days ahead, what I’m taking.  So as I start plotting  my weekend gear in my head, I realize it... Read More