Image and Etiquette
Every year, I look forward to the Oscars. Lights, cameras and evening wear — it’s the original red carpet event and birthplace of Joan River’s famous quip-question. “Who are you wearing?” has become part of the lexicon of celebrity interviews, thanks to her and daughter Melissa. Of course, the whole point of the evening is [...]
Posted on March 10th, 2010 by Diane
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The A-list of professional footwear could start with the steel-toed boots construction workers routinely lace-up. Clogs or Crocs™ are the footwear of choice for both restaurant brigades and hospital staff. Grand Canyon river guides sport fellow guide Mark Thatcher’s “invention” — the Teva® sandal. Ballerinas wear toe-shoes and firemen, boots. All summer long, in the [...]
Posted on October 24th, 2009 by Diane
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Remember when Fridays everywhere were casual? Menswear retailers portrayed the look with crisp, khaki chinos and impeccable open necked shirts. There was an occasional sweater, often tied around the shoulders. Reality was far different — bank clerks dressed like garage mechanics, senior executives wore golf shirts and there wasn’t a pressed pant in sight. Over [...]
Posted on September 30th, 2009 by Diane
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Trend-spotting off the Beaten Path Style-makers and trendsetters, even Hollywood celebrities, have long known the benefits of combing Goodwill Stores for hidden gems, but a funny thing happened on our way through the recession. Goodwill stores across North America noticed an increase in sales – the exact opposite of most retailers. According to senior management [...]
Posted on July 28th, 2009 by Diane
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Back in the 1920’s and 1930′s, when self-proclaimed “Baron” Adolph de Meyer established an international reputation as the world’s first fashion photographer, neckties were de rigueur. The good Baron, as an expert in the style department, had opinions on everything including neckwear: “…a perfect tie, and a good collar, that’s what makes a well [...]
Posted on June 16th, 2009 by Diane
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