What to Wear to the Presidential Inauguration in D.C.
Planning on attending the Presidential Inauguration? Tips on what to wear to Inauguration Day and for any winter protest or march in DC
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Planning on attending the Presidential Inauguration? Tips on what to wear to Inauguration Day and for any winter protest or march in DC
Sad about the end of custom clothing company eShakti? I share the best alternatives to eShakti that offer custom clothing online in inclusive sizes.
As I mentioned in a recent Weekend Reads, I love awards shows, including the Emmys, which took place recently. My favorite look from the evening was also the person whose speech I loved the most—Candice Bergen. I love how she was accessorizing formalwear with color. Bergen’s look is a favorite because it’s really easily translated…
What’s the difference between a dupe, a counterfeit bag, and a trend? Sharing my thoughts, designer bags being duped quite often, and when a designer bag becomes a common handbag trend to help you be an informed consumer.
Dresses, pantsuits, jumpsuits in misses, petite, tall, & plus size for women wedding guests, mother of the married. Also cocktail dresses & formalwear w/ sleeves for fall and winter
The bag charms trend is hot this season, is it a trend appropriate for grown women? I say YES and share tips on how to accessorize your bag without breaking the bank.
As someone who has a large bust, a round rear, and a soft belly, I understand how hard it can be to buy suiting. I wanted to share my tips on where to find the best suiting for curvy women. For years, I struggled to find suiting to accommodate my soft curves. I am 5’3″…
If you’re looking at this season’s fashion trends and feel it is all too dark, autumnal, or brown, do not worry. This is not a year where you need to wear THE color to look fashionable. And this is also a year where a pop of a beautiful color can elevate a look and also…
Leather is a big trend this fall. On top of that, there are many leather-heavy fall fashion trends in 2024 that are clearly reminiscent of trends we already wore in past decades. How to style the leather trend now, as a grown woman, and not look like Leather Tuscadero? Don’t get me wrong, if you…