Rebecca Minkoff, best known for her “Morning After Bag” and “Nikki” hobo has recently introduced another great handbag to her collection:  The “Devote Tote”.  As a lover of spacious leather bags, I’m a huge fan of the Devote.  It is a bucket-shaped hobo with belting detail at the top.  I’m a sucker for the dual belts-I [...]

Signature Scents, Part I
by Devon Ellington
Scent is one of our most powerful senses. It not only affects mood, but memory. If you want people to notice you when you enter a room and remember you long after you leave it, scent is an important factor.
If you use something that conflicts with your body [...]

In keeping with my new Sole Struck role — last month I extolled the many virtues of second-hand and vintage clothes — I have a new shopping tip today.
Check out a Police Auction!
No, it’s not just for stolen bicycles anymore.
Have you ever wondered, say, what became of Imelda Marcos’ 1,220 pairs of shoes? (Well, actually [...]

Fast Fashion tip for June: Don’t let fashionomics keep you from enjoying stylish accessories. Visit DSW.com today and sign up for DSW Rewards. It’s fast, free, and includes reward certificates, two double-points shopping days each year, advance notice of sales, special offers, promotions and a birthday certificate. The DSW Style Guide – a monthly email [...]

Remember when MTV played music videos? A few of our younger readers may be shocked to find out that the “M” in MTV means music. Not moron, monotonous, or meaningless. Which is what the vast majority of their programming now consists of. That and awards. I don’t know how much pride one can truly take [...]