Fashion’s Night Is Out!

Now that all of the world’s Fashion’s Night Out [FNO] ‘celebrations’ have concluded, and I experienced being at the epicenter of one of the biggest ones, I have decided to declare that any and all forthcoming Fashion’s Night Out events are out of fashion to attend.

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It’s All In The Jeans

A recent Wall Street Journal article questioning how jeans can cost $300 and up caused some Facebook fodder between two colleagues that caught my eye.  I didn’t delve into their conversation, but I had previously read the article and thought it was interesting how people lament over the notion of premium denim jeans.

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The Silicon Valley Style Book Is On And You Are A Part of It

Not a week goes by that either clients or readers of my blog suggest that I write a book about style.  Having previously written the Style column for the Metro Silicon Valley for two years prior to launching my blog, the notion of writing a book on personal style is one that I’ve been toying around with for some time now.  And, I think the time has come.

As I warm up my writing chops, I’m determined to take a completely fresh approach by writing about style that would make a difference to the community in which I live and work.
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Buying Clothes Like Fast Food Can Hurt Your Brand and Image

Life today is lived in the fast lane, even when it comes to buying clothing.  Many people are buying clothes like they consume fast food.  And we all know what happens with fast food:  instant satisfaction and later regret.

Speeding through life like this has negative implications on your brand and image.

What I want to draw your attention to today is that you consider your brand and image at the same time.
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Don’t You Get Excited When Entering Your Closet? We have to talk!

Honoring spring and the tradition of sprucing things up, I treated my closet to a bit of an organizational update.  Mind you, if you’ve seen my closet, you know it’s immaculate to begin with.  But I had a dirty little secret in there.  It was my sock drawer.  Long story short, I tossed out thirty-two pairs of socks that had lost their elasticity, or that the colors were no longer in alignment with my personal style.  While curating my socks, I wondered why the sock drawer fell into such a state of chaos.  The answer was simple:  my clothes and accessories [the socks, too, now] are so well chosen and organized that I don’t spend much time in the closet.
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Socks: Dressing from the Bottom Up

I love socks.  In fact, I confess that I’m so inspired by the socks in my collection that choosing an outfit for the day is sometimes built around which socks I have selected.  Anyone who always wears plain socks will not see any inspiration from this idea.  But anyone daring enough to wear colorful socks will see the brilliance of it.

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In Pursuit of Perfection

Last week my partner and I enjoyed a wonderful holiday jaunt to Waikiki.  The weather was perfectly tropical:  a couple of sunny days, a couple of rainy days, and all days totally humid and steamy.  No matter the time of day or what the weather was like, it was the perfect place to be in search of the perfect Mai Tai.  Even though the Mai Tai was created in Northern California, this drink is best known to be enjoyed beachside in Waikiki.

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7 Image Mistakes People Make

Over the past twenty years as an image consultant, people have often asked me what are the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to their personal iamge.  So, in the spirit of helping you and your friends start 2011 on the right foot, here’s a list of the 7 biggest mistakes people constantly make.  It’s really important to know what these mistakes are because , if you are making them yourself, I can consult with you and help show you a better way to see yourself and look authentically your best and mistake free.

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What’s Your Favorite Purchase of the Year?

Here’s a chance for you to share your favorite purchase of the year with my readers and to possibly win a cool gift.  So start sharing!  You could win one of my favorite fashion, style, image, or branding books.  Winners will be chosen randomly.

There are no qualifications to win as long as you acquired the item in 2010.  Just tell us all what’s your favorite purchase of the year and why you bought it.  What makes it the standout above anything else you’ve added to your wardrobe?

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Pro Tips On Surviving Black Friday

Black Friday. It’s that day after Thanksgiving that is an American shopping tradition for millions of shoppers.  Some greet it with excitement, and others with dread.  So I thought you might like to get some shopping tips from a pro on how to shop like a pro on Black Friday and get the most out of this crazy day when you and millions of your closest strangers are vying for the same products, customer service, and parking spaces.

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