Wardrobe 911 ®

Last time I alluded to the glitz and glamour that Rome is known for after dark. Romans are serious about what they look like once they leave their offices for the day, go home, shower and change for round two. Men typically wear suits, and women not only dress to the nines, but their grooming [...]

If you find yourself sitting in a waiting room or know that you’ll have a long layover at an airport, then you want to be wearing something effortless and comfortable.  This is just the ticket:
Wool cowlneck dress with a nipped waist is great for all body types.  This black dress hits mid-thigh so a sophisticated [...]

With the transition to fall comes the perfect opportunity to visit the wine country. And of course you want to dress fashionably for this excursion. In the San Francisco Bay Area, the harvest creates a buzz throughout the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, and the transition to the fall foliage creates a beautiful backdrop to your [...]

I’ve had two clients in the last month ask for help packing for business trips to Rome. In both cases, while their husbands sit in meetings, they’re expected to lunch, visit museums and shop with other wives, both American and Italian, during the day (what luck!)  There will also be quite a bit of entertaining [...]

This week we’re touring the English speaking countries around the world to help our global readers find something cute in their locale — or at least online places that ship internationally. First stop, Australia.
Spring is just around the corner and short skirts and dresses abound. Unfortunately, if you’re over 30 you really want to be [...]

If you plan on taking a mini-vacation over an extended weekend, you don’t need to lug a suitcase full of clothes.  Instead, you want to have a couple of outfits for day and evening tucked into a cute carry-on.  Since most women over 40 (not all!) like to cover their arms a bit, you want [...]

Does the thought of traveling in the summer with your kids stress you out?  Whether you’re going to Disneyland or a tropical vacation,  you can still look fresh off the plane if you plan your wardrobe in advance. The outfit is key along with some fun activities for the kids. I find that surprise [...]