Happy Valentine’s Day!  I don’t know about your weekend plans, but the fact that February 14, 2009 falls on a Saturday that I am home… with no where to be all day…. is already leaving me feeling quite warm and fuzzy- and the day of love has only just started.
And because I feel as if [...]

I grew up in the age of the Bedazzler and worked my fingers bloody trying to get rhinestones on everything I owned. The 80s afforded me the opportunity to live in a shining, glittering world, not unlike Miss America’s gleaming crown (and 2008 winner’s dress) .

This newest trend has me ‘popping my cork’ with delight. Once designers parade out their new cork accessories, I know warm and sunny days are in the not so distant future.

Cork soled shoes have been popular since Carmen Miranda starting shaking her fruity hat but designers have updated the style by adding interesting patterns, metallics, [...]

One of this year’s trends is the resurgence of animal prints and skins, in both fashion and home. These luxuries are not for everyone , however ; either for ethical or financial reasons. But, alas, we all have an opportunity to participate in this trend. “It takes a village to raise a trend. ”

Alligator and [...]

Remember those black & white Tarzan and Jane movies from the 1930’s and 40’s?

“Our gal Jane”- civilized explorer
They all began with a beautiful Jane dressed to a tee in full on adventure apparel- usually a stylish khaki pant suit paired with a cute little matching explorer hat. She was the “smart girl” stylishly camouflaged in [...]

I had planned to be in Paris this week for Maison&Objet but decided to skip this trip when the opportunity arose for me to go India for the first time in just a few short weeks.

The business woman in me thinks it was a smart decision, and the mom in me is happy to not [...]

Baby it’s cold outside… but my mailbox is a hot bed of color talk, color trends and color advice… as another colorful, exciting year begins!

So cozy up with me by taking a quick, colorful peek into a few of my favorites issues….

“Soft hues of Gray and Beige are making a comeback this season”…notice how [...]

Calling someone’s style transparent used to be an insult, this season though it might just be taken as a compliment.
That’s because the trend of transparency, in the form of see-through layers, sheer fabrics, frosted glass, clear pvc and lucite will be making waves in the world of fashion and home design for Spring 2008.
Unlike the [...]

Last week I took a look at the trend of the color gold being used in holiday advertising… this week in honor of the countdown to the new year…. I can’t help but notice gold is having it’s moment-so to speak- in the spotlight of women’s fashion, as well.

A Valentino runway stunner – Fall 2007 [...]

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