women’s style

Play by Sarah Reilly

September 3, 2010

Earlier I wrote a post about Play by Sarah Reilly – a yoga-inspired clothing line. Well, she was so sweet to send me the Obi One dress in Jet to see if I would like it and I LOVE IT! It’s probably the most comfortable thing I own. Really. It’s got a cowl neck that [...]

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It’s Spring – Time to Primp!

April 27, 2010

“I don’t understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little – if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that’s the day she has a date with destiny. And it’s best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.” Coco Chanel certainly did have a way [...]

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Eileen Fisher Gets An Unwanted Makeover

April 21, 2010

Going after a younger market, Eileen Fisher, the venerable anti-fashion feminist, has hired new designers to give her look a lift. Here’s why this strategy isn’t going to work. First, Eileen Fisher is, well, Eileen Fisher. It’s a brand for older women who like comfort but want to do it in a stylish way. My [...]

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Denim: Jeans, Jeans, Everywhere

April 19, 2010

Have you noticed that everywhere you look there is denim? Well, you’re not alone. The “new” look this spring is denim. Denim on denim, even. Wow, the more I write denim, the weirder it looks…does that ever happen to you? Anyway. I follow Eva Longoria Parker’s advice and never wear denim with denim. As she [...]

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Nursing Attire Needs Help

March 26, 2010

Is it so hard to design a nursing shirt that is not a snooze-fest? OK, so I know the criss cross shirt is popular, but can’t a bright young designer come up with anything useful, fun, different, modern – anything??? I saw these nursing tee shirts at Milkstars that, on the surface, seem promising. She [...]

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Polyvore: Style Made Easy

March 16, 2010

I hesitate to tell you about this new website a friend sent to me, only because once you use it you’ll lose countless hours shopping and creating outfits for yourself. So, please, read on with caution…my new fashion crack is called Polyvore and it’s all about style. I’m in need of a makeover. Being a [...]

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Jenna’s Picks at JCrew: Style Without the Hassle

October 9, 2009

Want great style without thinking too hard about it? I know I do. Whenever I get to shop (and that’s RARE!) I feel totally overwhelmed with trying to find something that looks good on my body, is relatively hip, doesn’t make me look matronly, and is also reasonably priced. All without the hassle of hunting [...]

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