2015 Pantone Color of the Year: Marsala


I heard it announced just this week: the 2015 pantone color of the year is going to be a color called Marsala. Marsala? Makes me think of one of my favorite dishes at a…

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Is Navy Still the New Black?


A few years ago, we were told that gray was the new black. Then, last year, navy was the new black. So, as I searched for the perfect base colors to go with some…

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The Designer Eyeglass Frame Every Man Needs to Update His Look


Gentleman eyeglass wearers, listen up! Nothing (and I mean nothing) can update your entire look from head to toe like a new pair of fashion eyeglasses can. If you struggle to keep your wardrobe…

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Glasses and an Up-Do: a Glamorous Fashion Must-Do


The up-do has long been the fashion standard hairstyle for a formal night, weddings, or even dressy holiday parties. Nothing looks classier with a gorgeous gown than hair that is swept away from the…

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‘Tis the Season to Ring in the Bling!


Searching for a way to make your holiday wardrobe more festive? Then you MUST get on board with one of the hottest and flashiest trends of the season: embellishments! Costume gems are increasing the…

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What to Wear on Your Last-Minute Shopping Trips


If there was any doubt before, it is now gone: the holiday season is in full swing. I am a shopper; there’s no doubt about it. But what to wear when I’m shopping… that’s…

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Should My Glasses Match My Outfits?


My favorite pair of eyeglasses (this month at least) are my navy blue ones. I couldn’t pull off a black hipster eyeglass frame, so the navy is about as edgy as I could get….

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Hot Trends: How to Wear Loose-Fitting Pants


Not built for skinny jeans? Me either. That’s why the latest trend in bottoms brings great news to those of us not built like rails. Loose-fitting pants: they’re back! Some call them boyfriend cut,…

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Wings and Things: This Season’s Hottest Cardigan Sweaters Have Flare


It’s time to pack away that cute but plain fitted cardigan if you want to look like you are on the cutting edge of fashion. Because this season’s cardigan sweaters are all about the…

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Could Fall’s Hottest Color Share the Name of a Condiment?


The hottest color of this season is a shade that graces almost every picnic table in America. But, believe it or not, it’s not the one you are expecting, though mustard yellow is often…

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