Posted by Karen Hughes on November 30th, 2009 in Accessories, How To
The Holiday Season is a very short season and unless your budget allows, it is foolish to spend a sizable portion of your wardrobe allowance on something that you are only going to wear once or twice.
I was ‘browsing’ Target, I found these great add on pieces for stellar Holiday Dressing. When dressing up your [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on November 25th, 2009 in Accessories, Handbags
Large oversized “statement” bags are all the rage this season. I see the trend continuing into spring as well. You see them on models and on the runway, but how do you carry it off on the streets? Better yet, how do you coordinate it with your other accessories?
Check this great Jimmy Choo handbag from [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on November 23rd, 2009 in Accessories, How To, Trends
Accessories, specifically jewelry should have a connection-be in harmony, to your outfit. Always take scale and balance into consideration when choosing your accessories and keep these 5 tips in mind and you’ll finish your look with style and pizazz.
Cuffs and Bracelets: Stacking bracelets these days is so chic. Don’t shy away from mixing different sizes [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on November 20th, 2009 in Accessories, Scarf
I love scarves, all kinds of scarves. Oblong, square, oversized, neck squares, but most I love oblong. They are so easy to use and wear. Just throw them on and go. I receive alot of questions on how to tie scarves.
Today, I ran across an article on tying Hermes’ scarves. Check out the 16 different [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on November 18th, 2009 in Accessories, Shoes
Just in case you haven’t noticed, there is some serious “style” going on right now with shoes. I wonder if the importance shoes are playing is because of the economy??
Perhaps it’s easier to buy shoes than it is to buy clothes. I adore shoes. Shoes can change your look, change your attitude and add so [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on November 16th, 2009 in Jeans, Style Tips
Did you know there was such a thing as dads wearing “mom” jeans? Well, first let me tell you what that is..A “mom jean” is high waist-ed, baggy at the thighs and totally unflattering jean that men wear-Circa 1980’s ladies! Most men who wear them don’t really care about what their jeans look like, [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on November 12th, 2009 in Alterations, How To, Jeans
Last week after buying a pair of jeans I decided that puddling on the floor just wouldn’t cut it. I took the jeans to the dry cleaners to get a hem put in. The gentleman asked me if I wanted the “original hem” put back in. Of course I said “yes”.
An original hem is the [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on November 10th, 2009 in Accessories, Shoes
O.k., so here’s the deal. I have been searching for shoes this season that are not 6″ stilletos and still have some style. So, last week I was feeling “stylish” in my flared jeans and went to the shoe store to find some new pumps.
Not much there, but then I found these cool “tiger” pumps. [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on November 5th, 2009 in How To, Style Tips, Wardrobe
Can one have too many jackets? Honestly, I say no, not if they follow the 3 F’s (fit, flatter and feel good). Yesterday I received an email from a client asking the following question:
“Would I be better off having a purple corduroy jacket or a purple veleteen jacket? I’ve got both but think one is [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on November 1st, 2009 in How To, Skirt
I love a pencil skirt. It’s chic, it’s smart and versatile and so on trend right now. Not all pencil skirts like me though. I have a triangular body shape so try as I might, not all of them fit me in just the right places. What’s a woman to do? Any body can wear [...]