I’ve been thinking a lot about basics lately.  It’s mostly because I’ve been shopping for a few new items for my fall wardrobe, but even more importantly, I’ve been  looking through my closet to see how I can mix and match new items with what I already have.
One of the staples of a fall wardrobe is going to be a pair of dark wash (nearly black) skinny jeans (or leggings) paired with a white boyfriend shirt.
Take a look through your closet and see how you can inject one additional color, from my closet that would be red, and add a …read more

Red, white, and blue are traditional summer colors, and the 4th of July is a fitting time to sport some new patriotic style.
Let’s start with wearing red:

Red Door perfume from Elizabeth Arden
A shiny red lip gloss, Bad Education, in a not-too-stick formula from Nars
Paint your fingers and toes red with Keys to My Karma polish from the India Collection by OPI
Tote around everything you need with a red domed duffle bag from Dooney & Bourke
Give your outfit polish and shine with a pair of red patent flats from Nine West

And add something white:

A bold V-shaped white jersey top with …read more

After reading that men are innately attracted to women wearing the color red, clothes in that color have been flying off the shelf!
If you haven’t hopped on the bandwagon, here are some great red selections that will make your irresistible all through spring and summer.
 

Sunburst Ponte Dress from BCBG MAX AZRIA, is a sleek pullover dress with nice stitched details at the bodice and waist.  $218 at Sak’s.
French Connection Women’s Solar A-Line Dress has a sweetheart neckline, with a fitted bodice.  $178 at Bloomingdale’s.
 
The lean shaped cardigan from Simply Vera by Vera Wang is perfect for adding a little …read more

Red is a marvelous color and with all of its shades and hues is a color-friendly choice for most women.
Not convinced?  Here are 5 reasons to wear red:

There are lots of lipstick choices offering flattering options to go with all skin types.  Try In the Red from Revlon or Red, Red, Red from Clinique.
There are lot of great redheads!  Like Marcia Cross, Julianne Moore, and Kate Walsh.
Red makes a great power suit.  You often see women leaders wearing this color.
If red is too strong of a color for you to wear as a suit, there are …read more