Why Sustainable? Sustainable is a word we can't escape. It's a booming trend in fashion, including recycling garments into new ones and using textiles that are compostable. Fashion must lead the charge in sustainable efforts, first of all, because … [Read more...]
Seattle Street Style – Redheads Have More Fun
Whoever said redheads cannot wear red was wrong. I am totally digging Cindy in this tomato red printed top and jeans. She looks relaxed and comfortable, vibrant and eye-catching. Bravo, Cindy! Keep wearing bold colors. They suit you! Cindy and I met … [Read more...]
Neobantu – Something Different
Years ago when perming one’s hair was “the thing,” my little brother Marsh told a hair stylist he wanted “something different.” Two hours later, he emerged from the salon with freshly permed hair, and those simple words have never made me laugh so … [Read more...]
How To Create a Wardrobe Shopping List
There are at least two approaches to creating a smart wardrobe shopping list. One way is to assess your wardrobe for basics versus personality pieces. Why do you need a shopping list? For starters, most purchases are impulse buys. And let's face it, … [Read more...]
Wardrobe Cake & Icing
A well-balanced wardrobe includes what I call cake and icing. Sounds delicious, doesn't it? The cake of your wardrobe are the wardrobe classics. These are the pieces that are available in some version year after year. They include a white cotton … [Read more...]