I don't work in a regular office- so as a fashion teacher my attire doesn't have to be formal or conventional...unless I want it to be! I feel quite lucky that inspiration and creativity are the guiding factors for what I wear to work each day. For me, dressing up for work goes hand in... Continue Reading →
Shopping for Fabric in Paris
Paris Fabric Hunting! Initially I had my mind set on perusing textile museums in Paris, and the like...but then, in keeping with the whole Paris Fashion Project mind-set- I decided to go rogue instead! Yes! Shopping like a local in the traditional, long-standing textile shops is what I decided would be way more fun. So... Continue Reading →
Fashion Unstitched: Nails as Jewels and Accessories for Hands
Hands can immediately give telltale signs about you; about your health, your age, your style, your wealth, and sometimes even the type of work you do. One thing is certain, there's something hypnotic and attractive about beautiful hands and especially the fingernails that accentuate them. On the other hand (pun intended), there's a total adverse,... Continue Reading →
Sizzling Styles for a Backyard BBQ! July Stylish Monday
We're in July and it's time for our first post of the month for Stylish Monday! Time flies when you're styling in fun! This month’s Stylish Monday calls for BBQ attire- and this is exactly what I’d style up for enjoying a cook out amongst friends and family. Summer and sunshine want me in bright... Continue Reading →
Fashion Related Book Reviews: Hooked on Audio Reading!
I may be a late comer to 'listening to books'- but let me tell you that I'm not leaving! I recently tried out Audible Books (this is not a paid review!)- and I was thrilled! I've been wanting to read more lately...but why is it that I either have no time to do so, or... Continue Reading →
Why Styling Challenges are Good For You…
Styling challenges generally happen on Instagram or Facebook, or other similar social platforms. They consist of a group, or individual, sending out a post which invites others to dress up for themes, trends, colors, patterns, or, to celebrate, or for a cause, or just for pure fun. The themes and reasons why, are endless. ... Continue Reading →
Fashionphile Focus #7: When Fashion is Your Muse- Part 2
It would be impossible for me to speak about Fashion as my Muse without any reference to historical attire. As we all know, everything in fashion repeats itself; or comes back in some form or another. Designers are always referring to the past when they create- And what a rich source of inspiration that can... Continue Reading →
FF#4: Shop-Free Styling Diet: Who am I really doing this for?
FRIDAY FASHIONPHILE #4 #Confessionoftheday: I am seriously addicted to clothing, footwear and accessories. In that order. Now, how do I deal with this. So, a big part of accumulating these loves of mine has to do with shopping. I’ve worked on refraining this part quite a bit. In fact, since before Christmas, I’ve been on... Continue Reading →
