Posted by Karen Hughes on July 21st, 2010 in Style Tips, Wardrobe
Have you ever noticed how some women always look “put together” no matter how they are dressed? It seems as if they can wear a bag over their head and still look fabulous!
They even make getting dress seem effortless yet it eludes you! You too can have a look that is pulled together.
The key to [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on June 28th, 2010 in Style Tips, Trends
It’s summer time and the dressing is easy! Now that the temperature is rising, why not throw on a cool cargo skirt to take the heat off! Spring fashion always has a wonderful mix of hard and soft looks. This season it is no different.
“Camo” has gone classic and so have the styles that go [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on June 16th, 2010 in Style Tips, style camp
This week I have been teaching a class in color. There were students from the US and Canada and as far away as Korea. All were and are serious students, learning how to become image consultants. Midway through the first day, I said to one , I do not consider myself a “fashionista”, I consider [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on March 17th, 2010 in How To, Style Tips
Sometimes what’s in your closet just feels boring and has no umph. Sometimes you just can’t see the “forest through the trees” as they say. Pieces have been hanging in there for so long you can no longer “see” the possibilities that it holds in an up to date look.
For me this happens toward [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on February 26th, 2010 in Dresses, Style Tips, Trends
Up to now I’ve talked a lot about things that may be expired or pieces that are exhausted in your closet.
We’ve looked at the “cracks” in your closet.
All of this is in great anticipation for cleaning out your closet and getting ready for SPRING. Are You Ready to get DRESSED???
If you haven’t been shopping in [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on February 5th, 2010 in Style Tips, Wardrobe
Have you ever felt “frumpy”, “OL” (old lady)? Well, I’ve been feeling a bit like that lately and have been wondering why. I’m supposed to have all the answers, right? I’m supposed to look like I have it all going on all the time! Be assured that all of us have these moments where we [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on February 1st, 2010 in How To, Style Tips
This is the final installment in the Danger Zones in Your Closet 3 Parts to Wardrobe Malfunction. Up to this point we have been talking about:
Pattern Problems
Fit Faux Pas
Today, we are uncovering the trouble with trends. Everyone wants to be stylish, trendy perhaps. But, there is a key difference in the 2.
To be Stylish you [...]
Posted by Karen Hughes on January 26th, 2010 in Articles, Style Tips, Wardrobe
If you have been to StyleCAMP you’ve heard all about my own personal pattern malfunction! (more about that another day!) Have you ever taken stock of what is in your closet to see what patters you have in there? Pattern can have a wonderful way of adding new dimension and personality to your wardrobe. It [...]
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 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 [...]