Hello, Fabuliss…What is Kelle Wearing?
Client Kelle was due for a new interview suit. She knew a skirt suit was in order – the dressiest kind of suit – and wanted to ensure it was not a boring suit. As she tells us, we found a beautiful suit at Ann Taylor, one of my favorite stores for petite women. Her body shape is a slight triangle so a wider lapel that broadens her shoulder was a great fit. We mimicked her eye color by choosing charcoal grey and brought in the gold tones from her hair with the mixed-metals...
Read MoreHoliday Outfits Part 3 of 3: Friends & Family
It is not always easy to get motivated to work your style, especially when amongst close friends and family. These are the people who know you better than yourself so why bother? When you are feeling especially unmotivated, remember that when you look great, you will feel great. Without further ado, here is the final installment of holiday outfits 2010. Character vs. Style You could play into the expected role this year – the mid-life-crisis Mom, the Cougar, the Scrapbooking Grandma,...
Read MoreHoliday Outfits Part 2 of 3: Work Day to Work Party
There’s Smart Casual and now we declare Smart Holiday – the outfit that can transition from work to party as is or with a simple change. If your work party is a casual affair, remember that professionalism rules. AVOID FORGETTABLE AND TOO MEMORABLE If you want to stand out, the standard fare won’t do, nor will going overboard at work to look more festive for the party. Consider the following: Boring. So you forgot about the party when you were getting dressed. Make time...
Read MoreHoliday Outfits Part 1 of 3: Semi-Formal
There are numerous ways to make a memorable entrance at a semi-formal holiday party. This could include a work-related event at an elegant venue like a library, art museum or sit-down dinner or attending a fundraiser gala or ball. AVOID “TOO MUCH” Instead of solely relying on a dashing date, which we’re certainly not opposed to, try avoiding these common mistakes. Too sexy. In general, a little sexy is great but too much skin in tight fabric is too much. If you are still...
Read MoreFabuliss’ Best Of Picks on CBS Minnesota
If you are looking to shop for something specific and want my advice, look no further. CBS has created a city-specific set of lists and WCCO contacted me to feature my picks on several lists. I visited each store listed (and many more that did not make the lists for various reasons) as part of my research. It was great to finally see local boutiques I have heard about but had yet to visit. Without further ado, here are my local picks in these categories. Best Interview Outfits for...
Read MoreTo Tuck or Not Tuck…What Looks Best on Different Body Types?
When I was putting together a series of Fall outfits, I tested one outfit with the shirt tucked in vs. not tucked in. While tucked in lengthens my legs, I don’t like how the front of the pant looks with a tucked shirt. Here are considerations to determine whether a tucked or untucked look works best for you and your outfit: Does tucking in the shirt make your legs look longer without making your torso look disproportionately short? Ideally you want your body to look...
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