On these days following the inauguration, I am filled with hope. Like our new president, I am big dreamer. When publishers and agents sent me rejection letters informing me that women are only interested in celebrity make-over guides, I refused to believe them. I imagine a day when little girls grow up to relish their […]
Me, Myself, and a Million Others
It was hard to miss the January cover of O Magazine. There are two versions of the divine Ms. Winfrey; one grinning and showing off her rock hard abs, and a more recent photo when she is heavier, her face a mask of embarrassment and apology. The photos and corresponding headline titled “How Did I […]
Shopping Your Closet
Over the duration of my career as an image consultant I’ve come to appreciate how the motivation to look my best has helped me fully express my spirit. The downside is that I’ve also felt a lot of pressure to be well dressed. This season feels different. If there is a silver lining to the […]
Satisfaction
For most of us, frequently buying fashionable new clothes is a luxury. I’m the first to admit that I could go for years without buying anything new and still have plenty to wear. But economic crisis or not, the change in season has caused me to long for something new to brighten up my cold […]
