Fashion and Style

Where The Fun and Fashionable Hang Out

Fashion doesn’t have to be serious and intimidating – the fun and creative part comes from a basic ongoing human desire to notice what others are wearing. Whether or not you’re an expert at putting together picture perfect ensembles, it’s natural to want to learn and/or simply enjoy the sheer spectacle of it all. There’s [...]

July 24, 2011 CONTINUE READING →

Book Review: What Would Jackie Do?

Oh, how I love all things Jackie O. Feel like you’ve lost that stylish edge? Forget what it’s like to have office manners? Unsure of how to deal with family dysfunction? Never fear: Jackie O knows just what to do. What Would Jackie Do? is a national bestseller and undeniably hilarious. Authors Shelly Branch and [...]

March 27, 2010 CONTINUE READING →

A Picture Speaks 1,459 Words

“The soul never thinks without a picture” – Aristostle I am no Ansel Adams. I never learned how to color between the lines. I’m a wizard at drawing stick figures with perms. But I’m great at seeking out people to learn from – the masterful artists, photographers and visually creative folks who inspire me. Katie [...]

March 6, 2010 CONTINUE READING →

The 80s Fashion Revival Can’t Buy Me Love

A guest post by Kellie Fitzgerald. Does the recent 80’s fashion revival scare the hell out of anyone else? Anyone, Anyone, Bueller? It seems to me that the recent passing of 80’s movie master and narrator of my youth, John Hughes, coincides with fashion designers getting all nostalgic about the decade that I deem a [...]

September 17, 2009 CONTINUE READING →

Isn’t It Iconic…Don’t You Think?

A guest post by Kellie Fitzgerald. Lately, I am really into the cinched waist. I love belts around dresses, a belt over a simple tank top, and belted cardigan sweaters (yes, sweaters in the summer – since most commercial buildings insist on an air conditioning setting right around 60 degrees). Last weekend while visiting Chicago, [...]

August 5, 2009 CONTINUE READING →