Have you had that moment yet where you glance as you walk by a mirror and see your mother? Well, let me say that it’s a little unnerving. Not because of my mother’s looks – I always thought she was an attractive woman – but because I’m not old yet. Right? Oh wait, maybe I am. View Post
I don’t know about you, but I want the clothes in my closet to do double or triple duty for me. All those work and professional event clothes that I spent good money on, View Post
What is it about Parisian women’s style that is so attractive and compelling? Could be the fact that it is always chic, and yet appears effortless.
Recently I saw the film Elle, starring 63-year-old French actress Isabelle Huppert. The movie is different, but good. What I loved most, however, were the scenes of Paris streets and apartments, and her style in the movie. So I decided to do a little research about her to see if her real life style matches her depiction in the film. View Post
Remember when I mentioned my friend Dona’s styling service called Shop Your Closet? Well, we decided that once in a while, we’d shop MY closet and do some wardrobe styling. Maybe this will give you an idea or two of how to make new outfits from forgotten items in your own closet.
So, to start, I found a favorite pair of pants that I rarely wear. They’re made from a kind of brocade-ish, black & green satin/polyester fabric with a nice weight to them. Since they’re a little on the fancy side, I typically only pull them out for holiday gatherings and events – one season a year.
I love these pants and recently wore them in a more casual setting – and it worked well. So Dona and I thought we’d try a couple of additional options to see if I could get even more use out of them.
I don’t know about you, but I love every outfit that we came up with. Take a look and let me know what you think.
This first option includes a long tunic shirt open with a neutral cami under, and a scarf to provide balance. The burgundy shoes give the outfit a nice pop of color that adds visual interest. This outfit would work well in the office, lunch with the girls or out to dinner.
The next outfit features a denim shirt knotted just below the waist with a black cami under and cute black mules. We added the sparkly necklace as a fun nod to the “fanciness” of the pants. This would work well for running errands or any casual event like a book group gathering or a lunch date.
Wearing a gold satin blouse with a long cardigan sweater and a chunky necklace lends this outfit a slightly more uptown vibe. The pop of red in the necklace again adds a little visual interest. This outfit would work in an office setting or business meeting, nice dinner out or even to the theater or similar event.
Why not take a fresh look at your own closet and see if you can take a lonely item and make friends with it. Or if you’re in So Cal, give Dona a shout out. Her fresh eyes are 20/20!
Till next time,
Judy