by Liz Finkelstein | May 20, 2010 | Uncategorized
There are many ways, short of repurposing and redecorating, to make your home look more chic and feel more comfortable and here are a few.
Fresh Flowers– I really can’t recommend this highly enough but, oddly, am unable to explain quite why flowers have such an impact on the mood of a room and its occupants. As far as bang for your buck, my choice is always Lilies: they last 7-10 days and give off an incredible fragrance. However, you must pluck or cut the pollen pods from the inside once the flower opens, as they are messy and unsightly. If you aren’t thrilled with spending $10 a week on flowers, an Orchid can last up to 3 or 4 months if treated properly (in laymen’s terms that means avoid direct sunlight and leave the hell alone!) and there is always the gratis option of plucking a branch or two from a local blooming tree (something I have been known to do a time or two.)
Candles- If you’re aiming for ambience and elegance, I am sorry to say that candles from Target just won’t do the trick. Here’s the thing about spending a little more on a candle: they last a long time and become an accessory in the room. A beautiful Jo Malone or Calypso or Voluspa candle on a coffee table will enhance everything else around it, and you only need one. Keep the wick low by cutting it after every couple of uses and clean wax and ash off the glass with a windex wipe or wet paper towel.
Clutter- As in you should have none. As a general rule, at least half of every surface should be empty. If you simply have too many things of sentimental value, rotate them by thirds: 2/3 stored away, 1/3 out on display and switch them up seasonally. There is no point to having objects you love and value if they are obscured by everything else.
by Liz Finkelstein | May 11, 2010 | Fashion
I admit it. I was way late to the Lululemon party. I was an American Apparel girl, but one who started to notice that my pre-noon outfits were starting to look a little sloppy. So at the good advice of a friend who didn’t seem to turn back into a pumpkin once her fancy clothes were off, I stopped by the Boulder store for a taste. I was blown away by the attention to detail and to women’s bodies inherent in the clothing. I’ve never seen workout/activewear look as flattering and be as comfortable. I get as many compliments on this clothing than any of my best, post-noon pieces. I’ve almost considering trading in and wearing Lululemon all the time…
Well, almost…
by Liz Finkelstein | Apr 28, 2010 | Fashion
Bathing suit shopping. Just the thought of it makes me gain 5 pounds. I was speaking to my fabulous-bodied friend today and even she hates having to wear swimsuits, and if her body can’t make a bathing suit look good, what hope is there for the rest of us?
The answer lies in vintage swimwear. Whoever first brought back shapes and styles from the 40s and 50s should be lauded to mile high style heaven as these suits are a savior, mainly because the designs back then targeted a more modest woman. Simply put, these suits use more fabric, higher cuts, and more ruching detail. The gold standard swimwear designer for this style has to be Norma Kamali, whose pieces are elegant, flattering and totally functional. The price point for her designs is high, no doubt about it. But you only need one, it will last you forever, and the confidence gained by wearing such a piece exceeds any dollar amount.
If you can’t stomach throwing down $350 for a bathing suit, Anthropologie has more affordable options (that, subsequently, i find absolutely darling.) With possibilities like these, we should no longer feel self-conscious at the beach, instead owning and flaunting our inner retro-girl bathing beauty.
by Liz Finkelstein | Apr 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
West Elm is like a cool, modern Pottery Barn with much more appealing price points. These throw pillows add texture and glamour to a bed, couch, or chair.
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by Liz Finkelstein | Apr 10, 2010 | Fashion
Welcome! Mile High Style has been a labor of love for many years, even before I realized it could be something more than just a hobby, just a passion. Starting about 6 months ago and changing form many times along the way, I’m finally ready to release it to all of you, hoping that beauty and style can inspire in any way, whether it’s buzz about a great new find or a total style overhaul. Because in the end, it’s really all about how it makes you feel. Beauty is like oxygen to me, and it’s time I pass it forward. So take a look, take a tip, take what you need for the outside to reflect in.
There are many ways, short of repurposing and redecorating, to make your home look more chic and feel more comfortable and here are a few.
