It’s not unusual to work with a client who is accessory averse. For some, it’s a tactile thing: scarves are bulky, jewelry (if you’re not used to wearing it) can be uncomfortable, and hats are absolutely inconceivable. Others are afraid accessories (on them) signal ‘trying too hard’. With the averse, I start small and simple (no… [Cont.]
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Sometimes, when explaining the guidelines for great style, I come across a grey area that is either too subjective, complicated, or context specific to merit a definitive answer. In these situations, I fall back on the timeless role models for great guy style. So men, when in doubt, ask yourself: what would Steve McQueen do?… [Cont.]
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Monograms have an interesting history and relationship with fashion. Initially used by merchants and artisans to brand their work, this self brand became popular in the Victorian Era, ubiquitous to the point of ridiculous in our modern era, and kitschy in the post-modern now. That’s right. There is a subtle switch when certain fads re-emerge in vogue… [Cont.]
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In building and supplementing client’s Fall wardrobes, I keep coming back to this sweater. Cold weather style is all about layering, and to that end, the building blocks must be basic. J.Crew’s Tippi sweater boasts an unembellished style and simple silhouette that goes with and under anything. Available in multiple colors, made from merino wool… [Cont.]
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One of my clients loves blue. No matter the item (a handbag, jewelry, t-shirts), if it’s any shade of blue, she’s happy. Through working together over a year, I’ve slowly expanded her preferences and possibilities, and she recently wondered if it’s time she laid off the blue. My response? Absolutely not. Part of defining your… [Cont.]
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As one of my 15 things that every woman needs in her closet, the oversized clutch, in this season’s hottest color, is splurge-worthy. Remember that this bag works for day and night and the color is one of the new neutrals (navy, grey, cream), making it versatile and special.
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It’s no secret that while I love the novelty and craftsmanship of a designer shoe, I also love the affordability and wearability of my favorite mid-market brand: Cole Haan. This season, they knocked it out of the park with their Chelsea Pump in a bunch of fabulous and fun colors of patent leather. A bold shoe… [Cont.]
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Part of my job requires discovering creative uses for spaces and the furniture that fills them. As most of my clients have children, I am often negotiating how to stylishly store all the equipment of children’s lives: what I call ‘kid clutter’. Nowhere is this more important than in the foyer, a space that serves… [Cont.]
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September is CLASSICS month. I will be re-posting all my best blog posts. My clients often worry that they’ll never be able to shop again; fearing a regression to old buying habits, they want my stamp of approval on most purchases post Mile High Style intervention. And I’m happy to do it. Not only do… [Cont.]
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September is CLASSICS month. I will be re-posting all my best blog posts. Recently I’ve noticed an interesting trend regarding the expectations people have while shopping. Since I am in the business of helping people become savvier shoppers, I have to pay lip service to this issue. There is no perfect shoe. There is no… [Cont.]
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