Channeling Anna Karenina
posted by Jo Frances on November 17, 2012 8:38 am
Green bags for Fall
posted by Jo Frances on October 15, 2012 1:22 pmWhether it's called Hunter, Forest, Olive or Military, a deep green shade is perfect for a Fall bag.
Carrying your electronics in style
posted by Jo Frances on July 11, 2012 1:08 pm
Arm Candy
posted by Jo Frances on May 30, 2012 8:09 am
Purse-shoe combinations
posted by Jo Frances on May 28, 2012 9:31 amMost of us still remember the old rule of matching our shoes to our purses. (Which may explain the enduring popularity of black purses...) These days, however, coordinating an outfit by pairing similar styles, seasons and textures is the norm. Color is still important, but the goal is to choose colors that are complimentary instead of exact.
Scarves under $10
posted by Jo Frances on May 14, 2012 7:40 pmWearing a scarf is fun. You can experiment with colors and prints, with lengths and styles. It's also a way to finish an outfit---a scarf makes a business casual outfit look interview ready, and tee shirt/jeans look chic.
Iphone cases
posted by Jo Frances on May 2, 2012 12:05 pm
Statement necklaces
posted by Jo Frances on March 27, 2012 6:42 amI'm a tall person. I have long hair. But for years I shied away from big statement necklaces, mistakenly thinking that they would be too much: too attention getting, too flashy. It took only a minute in front of a mirror in a department store, when I was killing time trying on necklaces while waiting for a friend to realize that big necklaces actually looked good. They either balance out your outfit, or your hair, or your, ahem, boobs. Or they make your outfit finished. As millions of Parisian and New York women have already discovered, they make a t-shirt and jeans combo look great.
The equestrian look: accessories
posted by Jo Frances on March 19, 2012 4:44 pmI like the equestrian trend for women over 40 because unlike other recent trends (Hippie Chic, anyone?) you won't look like you're stuck in a time capsule, or as though you're trying too hard (the Dominatrix trend comes to mind). No, the equestrian trend is classy, timeless, and finished---kind of like Jackie O on a Fall weekend. Tomorrow I'll delve deeper into the pieces, but today is all about the accessories:
