Archive for November, 2009



A Shout Out For UGGs

Monday, November 30th, 2009

UGGs, how do I love thee….let me count the ways.  When I first saw you, I thought “How UGG-ly” and resisted the call of your sheepskin-lined warmth. 
Then one day, Winter fell upon the world and the coldness descended.  I for one, could not find a way to keep my delicate little feet from feeling the frigid [...]



Holiday Prep Work

Friday, November 13th, 2009

by Devon Ellington
The holidays are upon us, which means no time and dozens of commitments. It’s imperative for both your time and your sanity to put aside an afternoon or evening, scroll through your closet, and figure out some outfits for holiday events.
Pull out some mix-and-match pieces and put them to one side. Figure out [...]



Paint by Numbers

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Someone called me a fashion plate last week.
Of course, I’ve also been called a trophy wife, which is even farther from the truth.
An actual “fashion plate” was the illustration placed in catalogs, newspapers or magazines, from the days when pictures were carved into metal plates and the image transferred with ink to paper. These then [...]



Trench Coats 2009

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Fast Fashion Tip for November: Refashion your favorite trench coat by trading out its belt for a new one that matches the season. In fall, wrap yourself up with a plum or cranberry colored suede belt. In spring, add a bright pink or pale yellow. And if you need your lightweight trench during a summer [...]