Each year, my husband, Barry, and I look forward to celebrating our wedding anniversary by taking a trip somewhere far away and exciting. After last year’s cruise to the Mediterranean, we decided to get back on dry land and spend time in two vibrant European cities, Amsterdam and Paris. While Barry and I are both […]
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Packing for Our Anniversary Cruise—and How I Wore It All
There’s nothing like the excitement of heading off on a special trip, especially when it is to celebrate a wonderful time in your life. This summer, Barry and I embarked on a 10-day trip to the Mediterranean, which included a week-long cruise in celebration of our wedding anniversary. It was a most magical trip where […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
’Tis the Season for Excess: Seven Areas in Which You Shouldn’t Overindulge
For most Americans, the weeks between now and New Year’s are some of the busiest of the year. When we’re not shopping, cooking, or decorating, we’re socializing, eating, or traveling to the next event on the calendar. Yes, we mean well when we cram our time so full of activities and obligations: We want to […]