It’s summer—officially vacation season. When I talk to my friends and clients about traveling, many of them mention what they believe is one of the most stressful parts of the whole experience. It’s not traffic jams, or long security lines, or trying to navigate an unfamiliar place. You guessed it: For many of us, the […]
Biting into Beauty (and Celebrating a Birthday!) with Custom Lipstick
If you know me well, you’re aware that I love birthdays—my own and others’. I think we all deserve to be acknowledged and appreciated on this special day. Another year of life, love, and experience is truly something to celebrate! (Take a look back at this blog post for more on why I think we […]
10 Fashion Tips for Men Who Aren’t Into Fashion
By and large, women spend a lot of time studying style trends and determining which looks do and don’t work for them. They read fashion magazines, observe other women, and ask friends for image advice and feedback. Men? Not so much. In general, guys don’t put nearly as much time and energy into figuring out […]
The Year of Thoughtfulness: Six Simple Actions to Show Others You Care in 2015
Have you ever heard someone comment that thoughtfulness seems to be going the way of the dinosaurs? Perhaps you’ve had the same thought yourself from time to time. We’ve all experienced an every-man-for-himself attitude at work, given gifts that weren’t acknowledged, walked down streets that seemed full of bad attitudes…and much more. I think that […]
To Buy or Not to Buy: Shopping in Paris
After an hour or so of browsing the racks in a fabulous store, you head to the fitting room with an armload of garments to try on. Some things are a definite, immediate “no.” And when you see others in the mirror, you know you’ll be returning home with them. But then, there are always […]
Six Positive Things to Do for Yourself This Holiday Season
This is known as the most wonderful time of the year—and for good reason! We all look forward to holiday events, traditions, gatherings, and more. But as you decorate your home, cook for your family, shop for your loved ones, and attend celebrations in your community, it can be easy to forget about something very […]
Packing for Paris—and How I Wore It
Without a doubt, one of the most frustrating aspects of traveling (outside of airport checkpoints, maybe) is packing for the trip. Inevitably, you want to take more clothing, shoes, and accessories than will comfortably fit into your suitcase. Even as an image consultant with plenty of experience in creating a variety of looks using just […]
What I’ll Be Buying This Fall: Accessories
In my last blog post, I showcased three clothing items that were on my fall fashion must-have list. As I wrote in that post, I love learning about each season’s new trends, then choosing a few new pieces that I can incorporate into my wardrobe—and that goes for accessories, too! Here, I’d like to spotlight […]
What I’ll Be Buying This Fall: Clothing
There are a lot of reasons why we get excited when summer finally transitions into fall: the beautiful leaves, cooler temperatures, kids going back to school, and pumpkin-flavored goodies, to name just a few. And if you’re anything like me, something you get especially excited about is the chance to spice up your look with […]
Virtual Worth: High-Tech Shopping At Its Best
As you may know, I am a consultant for Worth New York, a luxury clothing line based in New York City. While I love helping my clients select pieces they love, I’ve often wished that there was a way for me to work with women for whom it isn’t convenient to come to Worth’s showroom. […]