Archive for June, 2009

Spotlight on Alternative Apparel

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 Posted in Designers | No Comments »

Ahhh…the perfect T-shirt. Yes, it’s such a hipster stereotype to be obsessed with your tissue-weight tees and to spend more on one of them than you earn in a day ... Read more..

Queen of the Style: The Studded Top Goes Cleopatra Chic

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in Style Tips and Trends | No Comments »

I’m going to venture out on a limb here and call studding one of the hottest, if not the most sought after, embellishment choices of the season. Don’t expect the ... Read more..

Shape S Style Tip: Curve Appeal

Friday, June 19th, 2009 Posted in Matters of Shape | 1 Comment »

Calling all curvy Shape S beauties out there: which one of these outfits is currently lingering in your closet? A fitted jersey wrap dress and some peep-toe heels? A curve-hugging ... Read more..

Budget-Friendly Nanette Lepore? Suits Me!

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 Posted in Designers | No Comments »

We may be in the midst of a recession, but, call me a spendthrift, I’ve found it pretty difficult to give up my established clothes shopping habits. Come on, I ... Read more..

Trendspotter: Get Shorty

Monday, June 15th, 2009 Posted in Style Tips and Trends | No Comments »

Oh good grief. Another obligatory barbeque. I’ve been to three in the last week, and I’ve already had to give my blue sundress a repeat performance. Also, it now has ... Read more..

Shape Y Style Tip: Don’t Downplay Shoulders!

Friday, June 12th, 2009 Posted in Matters of Shape | 2 Comments »

Occasionally we find ourselves wanting something we just don’t—or can’t—have. Straight-haired girls yearn for curls and a little more bounce. When you tower above the rest, you may secretly covet ... Read more..

Crystal Blues and a Flattering New Dress from Designer Cynthia Steffe

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 Posted in Designers | No Comments »

After years in exile as figure-slimming dark denim ruled women’s wardrobes, lighter washes have finally returned, and I’m not just talking about the acid-wash, ’80s-throwback jeans you thought had been ... Read more..

Hey There, Sailor Style

Monday, June 8th, 2009 Posted in Style Tips and Trends | No Comments »

With so many flattering nautical looks bobbing up from the sea of summer fashion, I thought it was about time to single out a few of my favorites on our ... Read more..

Spotlight on Eileen Fisher: Eco-Elegance

Friday, June 5th, 2009 Posted in Designers | 2 Comments »

If you’re wondering why all those linen separates are appearing at the top of your Apparel section when you sign in to your Personal Shop, it’s because this week we’re ... Read more..

Shape M Style Tip: Get Trendy with a Tunic

Monday, June 1st, 2009 Posted in Matters of Shape | No Comments »

When we think of the tunic, the term “figure flattering” isn’t top of mind. As an M, I initially shuddered at the thought of putting on a shapeless top without ... Read more..