During fall transitional weather, when the temperatures are in between hot and cold, I find it a bit challenging to be prepared for the day. It’s made me realize the power of a light blazer or sweater. Last season I purchased a BCBG animal print short-sleeve peplum mini jacket. At first I thought it would […]
This week during the season 3 premiere of the TV show The Talk, the hosts did the whole show sans makeup. Although I applaud their courage to show their true face, I was horrified during the first few minutes. This had nothing to do with what their faces actually look like—I have a beef with […]
Have you ever been on a date when you realize that, no matter how many times you adjust, your bra keeps showing—definitely not in a good way? Well there’s an app for that! Seriously. Not that you can install it on your smartphone, but there’s a real-world application called the fashion tape gun that can […]
UPPER WEST SIDE — With Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week just around the corner, even the city’s most fashion-forward may be getting last-minute jitters about what to wear as they get ready to hit the tents at Lincoln Center. Designers, stylists and bloggers shared some of the season’s latest trends with DNAinfo.com New York — from studded, […]
It’s a wonderful day when a client raves about a brand to me. One of my CMMs (chic Marin moms) shared with me her new favorite shoe brand because her pair feels so darn comfortable and is yet beautiful. I looked into Anyi Lu of Tiburon, California (my hometown), and her story, and it all […]
This post is for you, Mom! It’s her birthday today, and I thought it would be fitting to do a post relevant to her and her issues as a CMM (Chic Marin Mom). I spent some time working with clients this summer throughout Marin County and San Francisco, witnessed firsthand what the biggest style challenges […]
By: Lauren Busser When you purchase a series of style sessions with New-York based Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt expect to hear more than how to wear the season’s current trends for your body type. Taking into account the clients personality as well as skin tone and body shape, she crafts a wardrobe that will flatter her […]
Last night I dreamt that I met Betsey Johnson and her daughter, Lulu, while traveling. I don’t usually dream about fashion designers and their daughters, but she’s been on my mind lately. I, too, have been disturbed by the news of her declaring bankruptcy. Betsey was the first fashion designer to really pique my interest, […]
Look At Your Skin Tone “Finding out if you’re warm, neutral or cool will help you in the dressing room. Warm Skin tones have a bit of yellow and look best with warmer colors, while cool ones have blue undertones and look best with cooler colors. Most people have warm skin tones.” Try Teal – […]
“Accessories scare me.” So often when I interview new clients, they share that they find accessories frightening. First of all – jewelry, scarves, belts, shoes, hats, etc. are not monsters in the closet. They are tools for expressing your style. Here are a few tips to start working accessories into your life. 1. EASE into […]
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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