Several female designers have started a revolution that is reinventing women’s clothing sizes. They know first hand how frustrating it is to have ill-fitting clothing and are creating new sizing systems that dramatically improve the fit of ready-to-wear clothing. Continue Reading
I’ve been questing for and testing out body shapers. Here is a round-up of shapers that I’ve tried. Some worked, some not so much! Continue Reading
This segment appeared on Great Day Houston. How do you choose sunglasses? Consider your face shape, uv protection and lens color. Here’s how to choose the right shape for your face shape. Continue Reading
Tailoring doesn’t have to be expensive to make a big impact on the way you look. Small fixes can make a big difference! Here are some tips and examples. Continue Reading
The spring trends reports are out for 2012! According to Ken Downing, Fashion Director for Neiman Marcus, the important trends are: Pinks, Yellows, Prints, Fancy Pants, The Clutch, Silver Shoes, Dramatic Earrings, Tribal, and Sporty Details. FGI members got this reference card at the Spring Trend Event hosted by Nieman Marcus on Feb 23, 2012. Translating the trends from runway looks… Continue Reading
How do you find the perfect dress? It’s the one that makes you look and feel fantastic. Here are some tips for finding a party dress that’s perfect for your figure from Dress Yourself Skinny: Dressing The Body You Have, To Look Like The Body You Want): If you have wide shoulders or narrow hips,… Continue Reading
Men, do you wish your body were different? Here are some tips for choosing clothing to flatter your physique… If you want broader shoulders – wear a light shirt with a dark vest. The lighter color on your shoulders will make them appear broader and the vest will slim your waist emphasizing the difference in… Continue Reading
Recently, the Rafaella brand has gotten a complete makeover. It’s always been a classic brand of basics, but over time it got a little stale and frumpy. The new face of Rafaella, created by Creative Director Richard Metzger, is still a collection of basics…but these basics are super flattering, versatile, fashionable, washable and affordable. Mr.… Continue Reading
This segment aired in Great Day Houston (KHOU, Channel 11, Houston) on May 4, 2011. Every month thousands of women buy fashion magazines looking for fashion trends and outfits to inspire them. Most people try to recreate those magazine looks by wearing the exact same pieces they see on the models and get frustrated when… Continue Reading
Invisible underwear makes a firmer, sleeker looking body. Most bras bands squeeze the back and underarm areas making these areas look flabby. It’s a real challenge to find a bra that doesn’t create more rolls and bulges than you already have. Soma’s front closure vanishing back bra solves every bra problem. It might just be… Continue Reading