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Looks with Jeans – Artistic/Academic
Aviva invited me to her house to select looks for business conferences she attends. Aviva is an artist/researcher whose work involves conservation of the environment. She will be presenting in Monte Veritas, Switzerland, at Parsons School of Design and Brown University. Her looks involve – wearing jeans – the academic signature. Aviva mentions that the community that she will be part of in Switzerland is primarily scientists and that the look should be conservative. The...
Chicago Style
If you are planning to go to Chicago, specifically to the north side, Lincoln Park area, in walking distance of Lake Michigan, you will want to be sure to bring casual, sports/beach clothes with you. The overall look was flip flops and sneakers with mostly jogging clothes. Just remember casual and sportif! Overall, I didn’t see any designer clothes walking around on Clark Street in Chicago. To stroll or go to Lake Michigan comfortable, casual clothes and a...
Sunglasses – retail or on-line?
Whether you buy Striker’s, Oakley’s, Gucci’s or generic sunglasses you need to choose whether to purchase them from a retailer or buy on-line. Arguments are strong on both sides: a gentleman I talked with on the street who was wearing Armani sunglasses that he considered unique suggested that I buy on-line. He said make sure you get a prescription and you submit it on-line. He said if you cut out the middle man, you save a fortune. All brands can be found...
Keeping Cool in Hot City
Hats are a theme in the city and lots of stripes. Some people are wearing both. Even shoes have a striped motif. Or perhaps you prefer Burberry stripes. Two hats are better than one! Wide-brimmed hat provides extra “air conditioning.” Read More
Styling Lynda
Lynda sought a dramatic glamorous look. I dressed her in vibrant colors: Coat by Rachel for Rachel Ray; orange jersey dress was her own; added LK jeweled cuff. Color combo could stop traffic. Read More
