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Holiday dressing is like no other form of decking yourself out. It’s a time to go all out and show off your spirit (when it comes to both fashion and the festivities). Matchy-matchy is usually a big no-no, but if you find the absolutely perfect cocktail of couture and accessories, the holiday party is the [...]
Vests: free-wheeling bohemian, ironic-dignified hipster, or the most fashion-savvy in the boardroom? A good vest can suit any and all of those characters (although I may have a bone to pick with the obvious faux-professor look). I consider the vest less of a garment and more of an accessory – you just throw one on [...]
Be-kilted bagpipers in Scotland. Grunge-era flannel shirts a la Kurt Cobain. Catholic schoolgirl uniforms. The print that’s all of these things (and much more) is also a classic fall staple for the fashion pack. From abstracted checks to old-world tartans, designers seem particularly mad for plaid at the moment – maybe it’s the influence of [...]
Remember a time when lace used to be stuffy and Victorian, fit for prissy old ladies and high-necked wedding dresses? I hardly do either. The new breed is not your grandmother’s lace, far from it – but it’s not too lingerie-like either. We have no desire to look like walking doilies, but rather than going [...]
The power suit is officially extinct. An overly conservative, matchy-matchy look will outdate you, no matter where you work. The forward office snob knows true professionalism comes in the well-conceived mix. You want a look that declares you’re as savvy about your personal style as you are about your career. Office-appropriate doesn’t have to mean [...]
From the modestly humble to the over-the-top luxurious, vineyards in Napa Valley wine country are an enchanting way to spend the day for one reason. Do I even need to say it? An excuse to drink wine when the sun is up! Whether you’re a “Sideways”-esque connoisseur, a casual observer, or your attitude is “I [...]
