Colour in Fashion

Several months ago I found myself at a downtown department store listening to a fashion designer talk about her style, how she got to where she was, etc. Someone asked what she would recommend as her top 5 ‘must haves’ for spring.  In response, she launched into a lovely and I guess meant to be…

Photo by Maria Killam Two weeks ago I was in Seattle to shop with Angie from You Look Fab for Spring. We had an awesome day together, Angie shops for clothes just like I shop for furniture and accessories with my clients.  First we make the rounds in all the stores, leave some stuff on…

I was just asked this question by a reporter. I think it definitely follows fashion although slower because home decor items are more expensive and aren’t replaced as quickly as clothing. Then I was on The Sartorialist today and saw these images from a Jil Sander fashion show . Apparently several of the editors thought…

The other day a reader called me from Calgary, interested in learning more about my on-line consulting services. She was worried that I don’t like pinky beige and asked if I could really help her choose the right colours based on that. She said whenever a blonde designer shows up at her door she gets…

My uniform until I started writing this blog has mostly been white, black, beige and brown. I always had the misconception that it was the most classy way to dress. Wealthy people wear a lot of white don’t they? So I always thought the more neutral my clothes were, the better and more expensive I…

I am fashion challenged. I know, you’re shocked right? When I announced this to my sister Elizabeth (the one I shop with every Spring and Fall so that she looks good) she said “If you’re fashion challenged, what about me?” My other sister Anita, (who writes this blog) agreed. Image source I’m 42 years old…

I was flipping through my issue of September Vogue when I came across this image I just loved! ”He smiled so big his eyes shut”  Sarah Jessica Parker He was called the ‘King of Chic Events’ and a ‘visual genius’.  Robert Isabell passed away suddenly in July and so they honoured him with a page…

Have you ever sipped champagne out of your shoes? My friend Tami has (but she said they were new 🙂 and if you saw her shoe collection, you would completely understand!! Photo by Maria Killam I arrived at her apartment the other day and walked into her bedroom to see all her flats stacked vertically…