This story aired on KHOU Channel 11 News on October 13, 2011. Designer fashion can be expensive. Often, high-end clothing is worth the big price tag – it’s hand-made, has intricate details, and is made from beautiful materials. However, a wardrobe by high-end designers isn’t accessible to everyone. Great style, on the other hand, is… Continue Reading
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Runway To Reality
This story aired on KTRK, Channel 13’s Stretch Your Dollar on October 11, 2011. Here are the tips and details about the outfits included. Fashion Houston is 4 nights of New York style runway shows that are open to the public! Runway fashion is theatrical and over-the-top because that’s what looks good on stage.… Continue Reading
TV Lesson: Answer THE Question!
The Background: The Fashion World went nuts yesterday…nuts for Missoni at Target. Target has a history of collaborating with with high-end designers to bring great design and fashion to the masses at affordable prices. Yesterday, Target launched it’s biggest collection yet – a limited edition line from Missoni. Shoppers crashed Target’s website and mobile… Continue Reading
5 Tips For Looking Good On Camera
More and more people are using photos and videos to promote their business. These visuals can make or break you. Viewers make assumptions about how well you do what you do and what it’s like to work with you. Good pictures promote your business by building trust, demonstrating professionalism and making potential customers feel comfortable… Continue Reading
Bad Clothes Made Good
You’ve heard it a million times – a tailor is a critical element of a great wardrobe. Here are some examples of “bad clothes” that were given new love and life by a tailor. “Pleather” Pants These pleather pants were cute and fit well, but they were way too hot to wear in Houston. We… Continue Reading
How To Get Taylor Swift Curls
Our intern Julia created a way to style her super curly hair like Taylor Swift. Here she is sharing her tips in her very first youtube video! Until now, how-to videos for this hairstyle have been made for straight hair…this is the first one that works for curly hair. If you want more info, detailed… Continue Reading
You Might Be Speaking, But Do They Hear You? – Image Tips For Speakers
The content of a speech is more important than the image of the speaker. However, people hear what they see. If you’re a speaker, your audience won’t trust what you say unless your image supports your words. In January 2011, an expert appeared on the news to give advice about how to have… Continue Reading
Tie One On
Yes, women can wear ties too! Here’s a cool way for women (and men) to wear a tie. Flip it “ascot style” and secure it with a tie tack/pin or broach. Here’s how Jennifer Dean (President & CEO of Dean’s Professional Services) wore it today when she spoke to BPW’s monthly networking meeting. She paired… Continue Reading
Professional Twist On A Strapless Dress
Runways and stores are full of strapless dress this season. Lots of women are hesitant to wear them for fear of falling out or appearing unprofessional. Here’s an all-business twist to solve both challenges…Joy Sewing (Fashion and Beauty Editor at the Houston Chronicle) was spotted this morning wearing her brilliant combination of white button-down blouse… Continue Reading
From The Cover To The Closet: Making A Magazine Look Work For Your Body
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