3 tips for what to wear to a baseball game

Watch the latest video for 3 tips for what to wear to a baseball game. These tips are important if you are sitting in the bleacher sits. Don’t strike out, watch the video now. Need more ideas on “What to Wear” for other occasions? Visit our “What to Wear”... Read More

I need a spring break…transition wear until the weather breaks.

Really, when is this weather going to break into the sunny and warm temperatures that we crave for spring?  This time of the year sure can cause of lot of grief as you get dressed.  The calendar says it is spring but the temperatures say it is fall so what do... Read More

How to look your best this spring by knowing your body type (Part 5) — Dressing the Triangle

The Triangle Shape This body shape is the opposite of the inverted triangle (shocker!).  The body is defined by hips that are wider than the shoulders  and a defined waist.  While this body type is quite common, people often struggle with dressing this body but it is really very easy.  One quick... Read More

How to look your best this spring by knowing your body type (Part 4) — Dressing the Rectangle

  The Rectangle Shape This body shape is defined by approximately equal hip and shoulder widths and a NO defined waist.   While this might not be the optimal shape, it is the easiest shape to dress.  The straight body shape prevents the need for alterations around the waist pant and skirts. So how to achieve an... Read More

How to look your best this spring by knowing your body type (Part 3) — Dressing the Hourglass

  The Houglass Shape This body shape is defined by approximately equal hip and shoulder widths and a defined waist.   This is the desired shape and most women attempt to dress their bodies to have the illusion of an hourglass.  So how to achieve balance? If this is your body type, you already have balance.  But don’t lose it... Read More

How to look your best this spring by knowing your body type (Part 2) — Dressing the Inverted Triangle

The Inverted Triangle Shape This body shape is defined by shoulders that are wider than the hips and a defined waist.  This is my body!  I took this picture with my trainer years ago but it was the best one I could find.  The photo illustrates how broad my shoulders are and... Read More

How to look your best this spring by knowing your body type (Part 1)

We are exactly six days away from the official start of spring and that means we don’t have much time to get you ready.  NO, I am not going to give you the top trends again (or maybe a will but not as a part of this series of posts). ... Read More

2010 Spring trends that are appropriate for the office

I was “chatting” with a group of women the other day.  One of the more conservative and less fashionable women in the room said that “trendiness in the office is inappropriate and women who dress trendy tend to make less and get promoted slower.”  I should have done the t-h-r-e-e... Read More

The Biggest Loser — How to modify your wardrobe for your weight loss.

I just read an article on “The Biggest Loser Ever” in the December 21, 2009 issue of People.  Danny Cahill, 40 years old lost 239lbs.  You know that his style and clothing choices were as drastic as his weight loss.  He looks good in the “after” photos with slim jeans,... Read More

Baileys and Shoes…

…two of my favorite things.  I love sipping coffee with Baileys, especially during this time of year when the weather is chilly. It inspires me to do something; what that something is, I’m not quite sure.  But it has inspired some of our favorite shoe designers like Farylrobin to design “rich,... Read More

Survey: Women Want Men To Do More Body Hair Grooming, Especially Below the Neck

There was an interesting survey done by Remington and it identified the hairy flaws of men.  The nationwide poll asked 435 males about their personal grooming habits and 440 females about what male grooming styles they find the most attractive. The results: Both men and women prefer a clean-shaven face and... Read More

How long does it take you to choose your clothes in the morning?

There was a study by onepoll.com commissioned by Matalan on hours women spend choosing clothes.  Can you believe 16 minutes every weekday morning?  That’s over 69 hours a year on your weekday wardrobe.  Wouldn’t you love to have a day and a half back to spa, movies, sleep?  Well, here... Read More

Men’s Jean Jackets Make a Comeback

If you are “of-age” then you remember wearing jean jackets to middle school.  It was cool to don the boxy denim jacket with buttons from concerts of our favorite rock or R&B groups.  Although you and I have entered a new life stage, far from the middle school years; the... Read More

Men’s Underwear Etiquette

From time to time a topic comes up that…well, just needs to be discussed.  This week that topic is underwear.  Ladies should not be the only ones that are concerned with “unmentionables”.  (see the post Oops! Don’t Forget the Underwear) Men, we have a right (and a duty) to pay attention... Read More

Sample Sales this Week (8/10)

Have you joined any of the online sample sale sites yet? What are you waiting on? This week there are deals on Adrienne Vittadini, Black Halo (you’ll see me sporting one of their sexy dresses in an upcoming podcast), BCBG, Laundry, and even Urban Decay cosmetics — who... Read More

What to wear to work — skirt/dress lengths.

Okay ladies, let’s get together.  I was out today with a friend and saw some women heading to the office in the most inappropriate dresses and skirts — they stopped at mid-thigh.  That is so not work attire! Now don’t go assuming that it was some hot 20-something trying to flaunt... Read More

Laundered and Hand Pressed Dress Shirts

As always I like to speak to matters that are near and dear to my heart.  There is something about a crisply pressed dress shirt, straight from the cleaners that just makes an outfit pop.  Few things can complete a wardrobe like a shirt that stands at attention. I realized a... Read More

Free Stuff from Bliss

Yesterday, I encouraged you to be bikini ready even if you had to do it yourself.  One of the recommendations was to invest in the Bliss Bikini Perfect Trimmer.  Do it now and get free stuff.  Who doesn’t like free... Read More

Every well dressed man should own a tuxedo.

It’s prom season and my older brother headed off to the prom on last Saturday.  I know your looking at my picture and thinking, ” your older brother…how many years has he been held back?”  Well, his wife happens to be a high school principal so he gets to go... Read More

Closet Clean Out

On the first Sunday of May, I decided enough with this “not quite spring” weather, I’m wearing my spring clothes anyway.  So I quickly put away my fall/winter wardrobe and stocked my bedroom closet with my bright color wardrobe, linen, and spaghetti strapped dresses.  I took inventory of what was... Read More