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Archives for the ‘Fashion How-to's’ Category

Trend – Patterned Tights

By diane • Oct 21st, 2009 • Category: Fashion How-to's

Recently I have been revisiting one of my personal favorite looks – patterned tights. Of course in the 80’s we just couldn’t get enough, then came the 90’s when it was all about fishnets (the more holes- the better to grunge with). Though nothing can replace my favorite – opaque tights, this season with all [...]



Ladylike Dressing

By diane • Oct 9th, 2009 • Category: Fashion How-to's

Sadly, an acquaintance and I were just remarking about the increasing number of denim mini skirts we saw last week at Phoenix Fashion week, add to that the increasing number of sparkly t-shirts and zip hoodies and one wonders will we ever again be a nation of people who “dress for success” or for that [...]



How to Wear it – Fall Dresses

By diane • Oct 7th, 2009 • Category: Fashion How-to's

Can you feel the buzz in the air? It’s almost palpable… Barneys is just a mere week away along with Michael Stars, Christian Audigier, Banana Republic, Stash, Love Culture plus tasty new eateries from Fox Concepts own master of taste, Sam Fox and plenty more. Really darling just how much shopping can one [...]



Instant Updates for Fall

By diane • Oct 2nd, 2009 • Category: Fashion How-to's

I hate to over use the term “recessionista” after only a year of economic changes we seem to have blogged that word to death, so if you hear of anything better please send it my way. On the subject though I am asked repeatedly “How can I instantly update my wardrobe without spending a [...]



How To – Build Your Basics Part Deux

By diane • Sep 10th, 2009 • Category: Fashion How-to's

I have confessed a time or two in print that I have always been rather mesmerized by a good classic movie, but it wasn’t until high school when I realized that many a fashion phase was spurned on by some pop culture movie or musical moment and the many hours I spent playing dress up [...]



How To- Buy Better Wardrobe Basics

By diane • Sep 9th, 2009 • Category: Fashion How-to's

So doll you’ve purged the pathetics from your wardrobe and you’ve got your style notebook in hand ready to storm the gates of euphoria (otherwise known as the savvy department of your local boutique or mall) but what do you start with? Well there’s loads to consider fashion addicts- First off: fit is everything, many [...]



How To- Perfect Your Style

By diane • Sep 8th, 2009 • Category: Fashion How-to's

In the journey to building your perfect (or at least seasonally perfect) wardrobe one often stumbles down the path of impulse buys and “what the heck was I thinking purchases” I for one am trying to cut down on the rocky bumps and make better choices so part two of my- little- closet- that -could [...]



How To – Build A Better Wardrobe

By diane • Sep 7th, 2009 • Category: Fashion How-to's

After a particularly hectic August and a gushingly full appointment book already for September I just couldn’t wait to catch up on a little fashion reading over the holiday weekend. Forget the pool parties, barbeques and football games nothing is better than curling up on the sofa with a stack of fashion books and a [...]



How To – Extend The Life of your Wardrobe

By diane • Sep 4th, 2009 • Category: Fashion How-to's

I was out with my friend Ms S the other day, she was of course looking as fabulous as always in her sleek maxi dress, hip handbag and beaded sandals. When I complimented her on her outfit she blurted out something to the effect of – these old things I’ve had them since the [...]



How To Wear – Celebrity Trend White Skinny Jeans

By diane • Aug 4th, 2009 • Category: Fashion How-to's

Does it even bear mentioning how next to impossible it is to look presentable these dog days of summer? If you caught my recent gig with Maggie at the Biltmore for Haute Summer Nights, then you get my drift. If not, it was a fab evening of dishing out beauty and fashion tips, but that [...]