Image and Etiquette

State Dinner at the White House

What a night for the Obamas!  There’s no denying that I’ve been openly critical of some of Michelle Obama’s wardrobe choices — both before and after she became First Lady.  But Tuesday evening, I was in awe.  It was the first White House State Dinner since President Obama took office and Michelle definitely rose to [...]

An Amazing Fashion Exhibition in NYC – A Disappointing First Lady’s Inaugural Ensemble

Often called “ the designer’s designer,” Cuban-born Isabel Toledo was little known outside fashion’s inner sanctum until First Lady Michelle Obama selected her shift dress and coat for the January Inauguration Ceremony.  Last week in NYC, I visited The Museum at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) for an exhibition of Isabel’s work. Entitled “Fashion from [...]

This Summer, Accessories Rule

Not just one specific thing, like the Pashmina craze that recently swept across the planet.  I’m talking about every single accessory category a girl could crave, with the possible exception of millinery. The timing is perfection itself – great news in a season of closely trimmed clothing budgets.  All these accessories provide a much-needed boost [...]