Showing posts with label style tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label style tips. Show all posts

Friday, May 8, 2015

C.Z. Guest

The 10 Lessons I Learned From My Mother, C.Z. Guest, by Cornelia Guest for Town & Country.


1. Manners - She taught me that manners are one of the most important things in life. 
2. Your Handbag - My mother never carried a big bag, especially at night. 
3. Stay Fit and In Shape - The two of us loved to walk and play tennis together. 
4. Own Lots of Dogs - Dogs are great company, and always keep you laughing and smiling.
5. Learn How to Make a Great Bloody Mary 
6. The Guest List - When hosting a party, always mix up the group you have invited - it makes it more fun. 
7. Leaving a Party - You should always elegantly leave a party without breaking it up. 
8. Chocolate Chip Cookies - One should always have chocolate chip cookies around. 
9. Bring a Jacket - One should always be prepared. I never leave home without a jacket.
10. And Most of All, Remember to Laugh and Love - It keeps you young. 











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Thursday, April 9, 2015

Dress Like You're A Millionaire

Harper's Bazaar shared a couple dozen style suggestions of how to dress like you are a millionaire.  While my bank account may be a far-cry from the seven digit status, it's actually much easier to have a millionaire inspired wardrobe than I would have thought!
Here are a few of my favorite tips from the list. 




Uniform dressing - you can buy nondescript LBDs, cream-colored knits and dark wash jeans from anywhere. Having a handful of classic pieces in your closet allows for an array of looks that is crème de la crème

Polished looks pricey - messy will never equal 'wealthy' at first glance, so keep things sophisticated with clean lines, polished accessories and neat hair and makeup 

The basics - if nothing else, invest in your shoes and bag. If you can't afford to, carry a minimalist leather tote and wear simple ballet flats or loafers

Logo is a no-go - avoid putting brands on display

Sweater weather - drape your cardigan over your shoulders

Tip-top shape - if you're going to wear something, make sure it's still in good condition

When it comes to sunglasses, listen to Jackie O - wear tortoiseshell eyewear a la Jackie Kennedy

Simply cinched - cinching an oversized coat or classic button-down adds instant polish to any outfit

Nail it - keep eccentric nails to a minimum, just say no to neon polish and anything acrylic

Dark denim - the darker the wash, the more sleek your denim looks

Like a lady - ladylike dresses make you feel like you just stepped out of a WASP-y family portrait. Giving off an old money, new clothes feel.

Your scent can be just as wealthy as your look

Draped in jewels - don't be afraid to put your jewelry front and center. From simple diamond studs to borderline-gaudy statement necklace, this kind of jewelry ups the ante

Own a navy blazer. Own a turtleneck. Wear them together.

Make sure it fits - clothing is instantly downgraded when it doesn't fit correctly

Camel coat

Wear your pearls girls - when in doubt, a classic strand of pearls adds elegance to your style


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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Wildly Cool Style Tips from Vintage Vogue

Many of these suggestions are great!

Scrunch up your sleeves to make your outfit feel more lived in. 

Layer an open, colorful jacket underneath a neutral coat.

Gold accessories will always dress up your outfit. 

Wear your bracelets over your sleeves. 

The easiest prints to match are florals and checks. 

Pull your collar up over a furry stole. 

When you have nothing to wear, put on a striped shirt and white pants. 

Layer a dress over trousers.

Layer a cardigan over a shirt, and top it with a blazer. 

Flip one side of your jacket back over your hips to reveal your trousers. 

A statement necklace can dress up any LBD. 

An undone buttondown. 

A duster coat looks cool over just about anything. 

Belt your coat to show off your figure. 

Dressing head to tow black is so slimming. 

Wear an undone tie as a scarf.

Make sure your patent boots have a low heel, to keep your outfit from looking too provocative. 

Mix small and large versions of the same print. 

Try a double collared look. 

Tie a scarf around your neck like a turtleneck. 

Ruffle-adorned bikinis create the illusion of curves. 

Layer statement necklaces of a jacket. 

Dress down a ball gown skirt with a knit sweater.

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