By Serena Solomon CHICAGO — Valerie Ruiz cringed as she recalled the major fashion faux pas of an ex-coworker at a holiday work party three years ago. The woman’s furry white bikini top exposed a bare midriff, and her white miniskirt paired with white knee-high boots created a shockingly inappropriate outfit, explained the 33-year-old Ruiz […]
Next week I’m headed to Art Basel Miami to check out the largest art fair in the country and spearhead a project I’m calling Draw on My Dress. It’s a collective art experiment, my brainchild that emerged from Halloween three years ago. These days, living online has made live events and tactile connection even more […]
Don’t get me wrong, I love me some Spanx, especially the brand’s tights, but sometimes it’s nice to know that shapewear isn’t needed to look your best. It can be too hot in the summer to even think about wearing shapewear, and other times you need to get dressed in a hurry and want to […]
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 15, 2012 – The hypo-allergenic, double-sided tape that has helped models avoid catwalk catastrophes for the past decade introduces the next evolution in fashion solutions: the Hollywood Fashion Secrets Tape Gun. The easy-to-use Tape Gun helps women avoid everything from everyday gaping blouses, bra strap slips and falling hems to special occasion plunging […]
I don’t know about you but I’ve always been an emotional dresser. I dress based on how I feel or want to feel that day. With post #sandy in New York City and the weather turning cold I’ve been craving my most cozy pieces. During challenging time how can you nurture your body while staying […]
Meet Stylist Alexandra How do you describe your style? Effortless Manhattan chic devoid of the stuffiness. Always with a touch of the unexpected. What is the most exciting moment you’ve had as a blogger? I don’t consider myself a blogger but a personal stylist whose business needs to maintain a connection to the market. I […]
I’m feeling very lucky and grateful to have survived Sandy without losing power, water, or going hungry. About a block away there’s no power, so I know I’m taken care of in comparison to others in the city. It’s funny, though, that leading up to Halloween I’ve had no excitement for what’s usually my favorite […]
Feeling bad ass and confident in middle school (yes that’s me). In my private styling practice, I’ve seen it all. One of the most common threads that comes up for women is that they can all identify the parts of their body they don’t like. “I have big calves that need to be shaped.” “My […]
1. Think local. You shop at the farmers’ market for your veggies; why not shop local for your fashion? Right under your nose is a local shoe designer Anyi Lu. She’s based in Tiburon, California, and her styles are sold in Nordstrom stores as well as San Francisco’s Beren Shoes. They’re uber comfortable and handstitched […]
Creating a successful image brand is one of my favorite topics, and I was honored to speak in depth about it on October 3, 2012, from 6:00–7:30 pm at The Heiser Group’s, Legacy Speaker Series, a part of their estate planning business model. It was an intimate gathering spearheaded by Nancy Heiser and her group […]
She helped me create not just outfits but a style statement for how I go out in the world in the morning. She’s given me a new sense of confidence, especially when I go to professional meetings
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