January, 2010 Archive

First Lady Fashion

Michelle Obama

Today marks Michelle Obama’s 46th birthday.  Initially compared to Jackie Kennedy, Ms. Obama has really come into her own.

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Links à la Mode

Weekly Edition:

It’s that time again…

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5 Fashion Looks from 1 Sweater

Cardigan:

While it’s always been a wardrobe staple, the cardigan sweater has recently been elevated to a more trendy status.  It seems cardigans are everywhere this season.

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Fashion Inspiration: Plaid

Classic:

For some reason, I like a good plaid.  And no, that doesn’t include plaid flannel shirts. {read more}

Can Style be Taught?

Nature vs. Nurture:

Some women just have “it.”  I suspect a certain fashionista-friend of mine probably uttered Chanel as her first word. {read more}

Vintage Jewelry

Doesn’t Everyone Collect Something?

I’ve always been a collector.  As a child, it began with an assortment of uniquely colored stones.  Not much has really changed with the stone collecting.  I’ve just moved up to prettier rocks — and now they’re set in jewelry. {read more}

In Glass Houses

Falling Asleep Under the Stars:

Can you even imagine drifting off to sleep while in a real glass house? {read more}

Making Waves

Create Bohemian Waves with a Flatiron:

It seems everyone from Gisele to the Olsen twins have perfected those not-trying-too-hard, soft, wavy hairstyles.  True skill in creating this look always seemed to elude me…until yesterday.  Turns out, I may have been using the wrong tools. {read more}

Indie Fashion Spotlight

MTcoffinzUnderground:

Etsy is home to thousands of talented indie designers.  So it seems there’s always new to be found.  Today I stumbled across MTcoffinzUnderground and had to share. {read more}

Links à la Mode

Weekly Edition:

It’s been a busy week in fashion around the web. {read more}