HELP!!!!!

Okay gang, today I saw it all. Part of me is remembering how 'challenged' some women are when it comes to getting dressed. I will say it over and over and over until all of you get it. FINISH THE LOOK!!!!!!!

Why do you go to the trouble of buying this great skirt, the perfect blouse, the killer jacket and stop there? What about all the accessories that are going to pull this together. I can hear you now. You have that scarf from three years ago that sort of goes with everything and the earrings that are sort of okay and a belt from the 80's (and I am not taking 1880's which would make it interesting). Stop right now.

Rather than buying a new outfit, buy accessories. That's right go crazy and if you are going to spend $1,000, spend it on shoes, bags, scarves, belts, gloves, etc. You get the picture. That is a much better investment.

Also, as I have said before. black is not black is not black. Likewise, navy is not navy is not navy. Match everything ladies or go with a contrasting color if you cannot match colors. It is a much cleaner look at the end of the day.

Finally, black pumps do not go with everything. They do not, they do not, they do not!!!!! Please do not wear black shoes with a navy skirt or pants. Try taupe, a rich medium brown, burgundy, grey anything. Just stay away from black. Not only does it look bad it looks lazy. It seems as if you were too tired to look for the right shoes to go with your outfit.

And I know they say that your bag and shoes do not have to match but I am old school. Do not carry a black bag while wearing navy shoes. If you want an all purpose color that you can grab and go with select red. Make it an over-sized clutch or a briefcase style bag. That allows you to get away with the bright color and the not really matching your shoes.

Be bold but do not be out there. Make sure you would not be ashamed if you met yourself on the street. You never know how may be lurking around the corner.

a la prochaine

Debra