LBD, Little Boring Dress?

The Little Black Dress has been recognized as such an important fashion necessity, it's been given its own acronym (LBD). Ever since ever since its debut in Breakfast at Tiffany's, this stand alone piece has continued to show its wardrobe worthiness.

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 In fashion the LBD is your rock; your go-to, no fail, always appropriate, always look good, always feel good outfit of choice. (Not to be confused with the rock one would wear on one's finger). But just because this piece is solid, doesn't mean you can get lazy. Don't let your little black dress become your little boring dress.

The foundation is solid and sophisticated but to really add style bear in mind two A's: Architecture and Accessories. (Yes, double A's know how to have fun too!)

Architecture: The fabric: stiff wool vs cozy knit, the cut: full length up to mini, the hem, the neckline, the buttons the sleeves the zippers and on and on and on! All of the essential elements that allow a 'simple' LBD to be so varied and unique.

Accessories: Earrings, Necklace, Bracelets choose one or many! They are  the decor, the finishing touches, that take your dress  to the next level, add your personality and make your dress so memorable. Don't limit yourself. Remember you can really mix it up with belts, bags and boots too.

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Your Little Black Dress: Feel free to wear it many times, and many ways. They say every woman's wardrobe should have an LBD. No one ever said you can't have more than one!

Special thanks to Sylvie Prud'Homme for her fabulous illustrations. We love your work and look forward to seeing more of it!

Get Party Prepped!

It’s the ‘holidays’. A word that normally denotes rest, relaxation and escape is, at this time of year, anything but!

I can remember the days when the afternoon before a planned event I would giddily make my way into my closet in search of just the right look for that night. Half the fun of the event was the prep. I could easily spend hours trying on all kinds of creative combinations until achieving that ever-so-coveted perfect look. 

That was then. This is now. With hair appointments and manicures a vague memory, I begin to get dressed minutes before dashing out the door. To my dismay, I discover that the outfit I mentally prepared is in fact a pair of shoes I gave away ages ago, and next to my great black pants, my perfectly flirty top is in fact, navy blue.  A complete fashion flop!

Ladies, learn from my mistake. At this time of year, with so many social events and even more photos being taken, making time to make yourself party ready is a MUST.  I am not saying this to add to your seasonal stress. Au contraire! Make it fun!

Use your manicure appointment as a date to see good friends.  You’ll all enjoy a break from holiday meals!   

Get some closet therapy. Set the timer for one hour. Then go! 

1.       Pull out all your glittery, sparkly, velvety, and lacy pieces.

2.       Try them all on.

3.       Eliminate anything that doesn’t look and feel great.

4.       Mix and match as you wish

5.       Enjoy having an amazing roster of go-to party looks.

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An hour of closet time may seem difficult to squeeze into your already hectic schedule but trust me,  making it a priority now will allow you to enjoy yourself and be party perfect later!