03/28/08

This Season, Charm School Is What You Need

So it’s nearly April and we’ve just about made it through the winter. Let’s all breathe a sigh of relief… and get our closets ready for spring! Naturally, one of the essentials is a seasonal handbag. Now I know we all have our own tastes, preferences, and styles — but if there’s one thing on which we can all agree, it’s that our handbag of choice must exude a feeling of spring/summer so strong that we wouldn’t dare carry it past Labor Day. In short, this means it has lots of color (whether it be bright or pastel) — and if not, then definitely a clean, crisp white hue, right?

Well, you’re going to be very pleased with what I have to tell you. Remember a few months ago when I

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03/21/08

Finally, the Vernal Equinox! ... Are You Ready?

As of yesterday, it is now officially spring. And as hard as I’m trying to believe it, I’m really struggling here; I mean, it was snowing on my way home from work yesterday — hello! Talk about ironic… But anyhow, if we can get past that, and the truth that it was 30 degrees out this morning, then maybe we can appreciate the fact that — according to the calendar — spring really is here. Certain things always come to mind when this happens: warm weather, freshness in the air that makes everyone happier and more cheerful, and spring fashion, of course. How fabulous is it getting dressed in the morning without having to pile on a whole gang of layers and wool sweaters? And then there are the bright, refreshing...

03/14/08

Spring Forward with a Fashion Forward Wardrobe

A couple of weeks ago, my mom was complaining about how difficult it is to keep up with the alarming rate at which retailers force the new season’s fashion on us. It’s a rather frequent and time-consuming process, putting together a whole new seasonal wardrobe — especially when you’re making such a dramatic change from winter to spring, she lamented. I realized, I feel very much the same way: So many styles shift drastically from year to year, it’s hard to figure out what pieces to purchase when building a new closet full of in-style garments. So, before we hit the shops and get too far gone in our spring preparation — and end up with merchandise bought on impulse because we thought we remembered seeing...

03/07/08

"When It Rains, It Pours" … So Wear Rain Boots!

On my way to work Tuesday, water was pouring down the mountain and out onto Route 9. And on Wednesday night, the Route 299 Bridge (which spans the Wallkill River in Ulster County) was closed due to floodwaters — the river level was a mere 10 feet below the bridge. You probably don’t need to read this post to find out that it’s been raining a lot this week — surely you have your very own severe rain sightings that you could share, also.

Anyhow, the other day I was discussing with a friend of mine this rain situation, and its adverse effects on our clothing. We agree that walking around in heavy...