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 [...]

If you’re an artistic type, you probably got the link to author Elizabeth Gilbert’s talk on Ted.com about creativity and genius.
It’s an interesting talk, one worth listening to. That’s not what I’m hear to talk about. Today is cross-post day with the Fashionista blog.
So, we’re talking about Elizabeth’s outfit.
I know, I know. She’s a creative [...]

I’ve created a clothing budget again.
This is noteworthy because I haven’t been “organized” about wardrobe acquisition in quite some time.
The first real budget I ever had though, was for clothes, bless my mother. When I was in high school, she converted to giving me a monthly allowance that I had to use to pay for [...]

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 [...]

I started my affair with second-hand clothing when I was in high school.
My mother put me on an increased monthly allowance when I was sixteen. From that money I had to take care of my car, cover all expenses and buy all my clothes. This was intended to teach me financial responsibility. I also worked [...]