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PROENZA SCHOULER ; MY FAVORITE COLLECTIONS FOR S/S 2017
FAVORITE COLLECTIONSProenza Schouler is my first entry in a new feature on" Dress The Part." In this new feature I will present my thoughts on my favorite designers and brands .. Darlings I always have an opinion on fashion . I have designed, studied and followed fashion all of my life. Therefore I have an informed...Continue reading→
BARE SHOULDERS ARE ON TREND FOR S/S 2017
OFF THE SHOULDERSBare shoulders are one of the biggest trends this spring and summer . Fashions obsession with exposing the shoulders rages on . Actually this season it has taken on new heights. For example cutouts, off shoulder tops , flashdance shoulders, and one shoulder tops are all on trend .Darlings the décolletage is the...
SHEER IS HERE , DESIGNERS ARE FREEING THE BODY ONE SHEER DRESS AT A TIME.
SHEER IS HEREThe runway tells the story and transparancy is here in a big way. Visible for all to see , sheer is the one look for S/S17 that requires real confidence. Since the runway shows of last fall gauze and lace dresses and tops are everywhere . Arguably not all are prepared for sheer looks. Therefore...Continue reading→
GINGHAM A NEW CLASSIC FOR SPRING/SUMMER.
GINGHAM FOR SPRING & SUMMERHELLO DARLINGS! It's gingham time . Its May already I can't believe it . May Day the first of May has come and gone. Did you know that May Day was originally a spring festival and then in the 19th century became a day for International workers. Many of those workers...
MELANIA TRUMP AND MICHELLE OBAMA FLOTUS STYLE
Melania Trump is First LadyOn November 9th I awoke and shook my head , hoping that I had just woken from a bad dream . It wasn't a dream and Donald Trump was the next president of the United States,I cried. The whole world had been fixated as a misogynistic bully whined and ranted his...Continue reading→
CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY WITH 10 PERFECT ACTIVITIES AND 10 PERFECT GIFTS.
CELEBRATE MOMMother's Day is the one day of year that is set aside to celebrate Mom. Take time to select that perfect gift and plan the day. It is many years ago since my beloved mother passed away . Not a day goes by that my "MuM (British way)'is not a part of my life...Continue reading→
FASHION FEUD; ARE YOU A BETTE OR A JOAN?
FASHION FEUD!On Sunday night I 'm going to sit down with a big bowl of popcorn and watch the final episode of 'FEUD". I don't know if you have caught the T,V, series on the F.X. network by American Horror story creator Ryan Murphy. If you haven't too bad it will come around...Continue reading→
SHOULD YOU USE AN ONLINE FASHION STYLIST ?
Using a Fashion Stylist. What must it be like to have that extra pair of eyes you trust . Someone who has demonstrated great taste and knowledge of fashion and trends. These are skills associated with being a fashion stylist.You don't really know me , you could read my "about me page" on this blog. I...Continue reading→
PALAZZO PANTS, THE SUMMER STAPLE THEN AND NOW
PALAZZO PANTS THENMy dears palazzo pants were first associated with fashion by the legendary Coco Chanel. While many go back in costume /clothing history tracing the trousers back to harem pants, I'm interested in their use in fashion. Originally marketed as lounge pajamas or beach pajamas in the 1920's and 30's they soon became a...Continue reading→
EASTER PARADE, 12 PIECES TO BUY FOR EASTER AND WEAR ALL SPRING
EASTER PARADE' Easter Parade" is the title of a musical comedy from 1948.Most of you who know me are aware that I'm a lover of old films. I have watched old Hollywood films all my life and am a devoted fan of TCM ( http://www.tcm.com ). Easter Parade is lavish musical that stars Fred Astaire...Continue reading→