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Kenneth Cole NY Brushed Plaid $238

Bb Dakota Vegan Jacket $90

Sometimes we all get so locked into what has worked for us in the past that we resist changing at all. The result is that our “look” can get a bit stale. So, I wanted to share a few images with you about some of the newer items and trends that we’re seeing a lot of this season. Maybe they will inspire you to think about how you might take your own wardrobe more fashion-forward.

Plaid This is the biggest trend and you’re going to find it everywhere in every form. Joan Songer, founder of Personal Style Counselors, said that plaid is a pattern that works for everyone. This was her reasoning: horizontal lines suggest yang expression and vertical ones suggest yin. Put them together and voila! Plaid. This year they are making an appearance on scarves, ponchos, jackets, long coats, ankle boots, you name it. The larger scarves are more like blankets. Plaid blankets! Depending upon your height and size they can either overwhelm you or be rather chic. Their volume says “Drama.” If that’s too much for you, there are some very cool scarves available.

Subtle Blended reversible plaid Brass Plum $24

Lively Bright Echo boucle scarf Zappos $49

Striking Contrast tartan plaid scarf Ralph Lauren $58

Earthy Rich Free People Fringe scarf $48

 

 

 

Amazon BODOAO jacket $28

 

 

 

Cozy Coats – Faux Fur, Shearling, and Leopard

Shearling lined jackets will keep you very warm this year. But as with the blanket-scarves, they’ve gone oversized (the 80’s are back…for better or worse.) I think this is the fashion industry’s way of showing how women are becoming “bigger” and more visible. Look for one scaled to your body and height. As with this biker-type jacket, you’d need a fair amount of Dramatic, Natural or High Spirited style to pull it off well.

Another option is fur (these are all faux, as I don’t advocate for fur.) They are inherently Romantic because of their luscious texture but still can work for many style essences, depending on the cut of the jacket. They are a particularly nice option if you have a fair amount of Romantic, Youthful, Angelic, or High Spirited qualities.

Macy’s Free People faux fur $128

Urban Outfitters fauxfur bomber $139

Nordstrom Kensie Faux Leopard Coat $150

And leopard – well, it’s a perennial. It doesn’t have a short shelf life. It adds some fun and a bit of glamour to an outfit and can work for almost everyone. (Nina Garcia, Elle magazine editor,  says it’s one of the 100 “musts” for any wardrobe.) This year it’s ubiquitous and bold. This one works best for someone with primarily Earthy Rich color harmony. But in a lighter background color and dark print it will work for someone who has a lot of Striking color harmony. I’ve even seen some in shades of blue and in shocking pink! (That’s a bit of a stretch…I don’t know of any pink leopards…pink panthers, maybe…)

Skirting the issue

Zara plaid skirt &70

JJill Printed knit midi $60

Skirts are back! And they are midi length and longer. This is a fairly feminine look. But, the textile says everything. They can be classic, retro, playful, you name it. Just make sure you pair them with the right shoes. Edgier looks require bulkier ankle boots and shoes. More tailored or classic ones look best with simpler, classic boots. (Yes, I know, they’re showing some with athletic sneakers, but really….) The hem should not hit at the widest part of the calf. That can make you look dumpy.

Cashmere for Little Cash

Nordstrom Halogen cashmere sweater $89

H&M Cashmere sweater $129

Uniqlo casmere sweater $70

Cashmere and wool are, of course, big sellers every fall, but this year it’s a trend that has gone into overdrive. There’s a neckline, a length and a color for everyone. But, again with the 80’s influence there are a lot of oversize sweaters. As with jackets, someone who has a fair amount of High Spirited, Natural or Dramatic style essences can wear oversize items and not look like a bag lady.

So here’s one idea: add a hip jacket or coat to that sweater, maybe a plaid scarf, wear it with a midi skirt or some (slightly) cropped pants, add a pair of boots – ankle or knee high – and you have a very fashion forward look.

If you put together an outfit inspired by any of this, I’d LOVE to see it. Write me at: [email protected]

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Recently I’ve been hearing this complaint: “I’m tired of trying to fit into a style and color archetype. I hate being put in a “box.””

These comments are coming from women in my online community who have had multiple color and style analyses from different people over the years. I’d be really confused too if I got strong and conflicting opinions about what I should wear. But I’m glad this discussion is happening. It opens up several important topics.

John Kitchener, Director PSC

Here is what I constantly tell my readers: you are not an archetype. You are a glorious embodiment of what Personal Style Counselors Director John Kitchener describes as color “harmonies” and style “essences.” There is so much more room to breathe in those words: harmony and essence. They are liberating instead of constraining.

Now, of course I do use and describe archetypes in my book. That’s because they offer a framework to understand aesthetic details that make up who we are, visually. But (and this is crucial) we are all combinations of these style archetypes and seasonal color harmonies. In our bone structure, coloring, features, and personality, we each embody between 0% to 100% of a number of different style essences and seasonal color harmonies. Those combinations are practically limitless. And understanding where you fall within them gives you an excellent basis to develop a great wardrobe.

The Most Important Questions

That brings up the next point. People come to a color and style analyst asking, “what should I wear?”

Joan Songer, Founder PSC

There’s nothing wrong with asking “what should I wear?” A good stylist will see your color and style combinations and use them to the best effect for you. The problem arises when they have a strong opinion of how you should look based on an arbitrary concept or their own aesthetic biases.

But there’s are more important questions. Many years ago, Joan Songer, the founder of Personal Style Counselors, offered these to help her clients determine what to wear: “Where are you going, and how do you want to be perceived?” She was referring, of course, to the occasion or environment for which you were getting dressed. That’s an excellent basis for deciding what to wear. But the words suggest something more potent.

Where am I Going? How do I Want to Be Perceived? 

“Where am I are going?” can also mean “where am I going in my life?” Through our attire we tell ourselves who we think we are and what we think we deserve. If what we are wearing diminishes our “light” in some way, it has an effect not only on those we meet, but on us too. By simply elevating this one, tangible factor in our lives, other things, starting with our sense of self, but extending to the quality of our relationships, our achievements, etc., can be uplifted too.

So yes, learn the elements that make up your unique physical expression: your coloring, your facial bone structure, your features, your body shape, and the facets of your personality that reflect the real you. Apply them to create a wardrobe that expresses your unique qualities in the best light. And then add this: make sure that everything in your closet supports where you want to be going in your life.

Here’s to the Real, Fabulous, Now and Future You

[PSC now offers color and style analyses on the West Coast with Hella Tsaconas and in Georgia, the Southeast, the East Coast and via Skype with John Kitchener.]

Learn more about your best colors and your unique style essences in my book, Shopping for the Real You.

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As a lazy fashionista, I have something of a love/hate relationship with shopping malls. Going to the mall requires dressing up, battling traffic, and staying hydrated and fed while trying to focus on what I really need instead of being swayed by what I don’t. (Yes, I have that same challenge too.) As much as I love fashion, it all pushes me out of  my comfort zone.

But after a recent conversation with my friend and colleague Hella Tsaconas, the new West Coast rep for Personal Style Counselors) I was reminded about a very practical and delightful alternative to mall – and even online – shopping. Hella explained, with enthusiasm, that she’s been finding a lot of great things for her clients at our local Nordstrom (I love Nordie’s and have bought a lot of my wardrobe there, so much so that I became one of their affiliates.)

So this is the deal:  Nordstrom has a service, called Trunk Club, that rivals some of the most popular fashion “subscription” services but differs in what I consider truly great ways.

Your Personal Stylist

Here’s how it works. Nordstrom employs their best stylists to work with you, individually, to create an outfit – or outfits – based on your criteria. You go online to fill out an extremely thorough questionnaire (I mean, really thorough) indicating the types of clothes and silhouettes you prefer, what you’re willing to spend, your best colors, names of other stores and brands you typically like, etc. That helps your stylist really “get” who you are and what you’re looking for. You can also chat with your stylist in real time. (You’ll feel like those celebrities you read about in the magazines at your hairdresser: “So-and-so’s stylist is the go-to person this year for the red carpet looks of “whozewhatsis” and “whatshername”…I have no idea who these people are anymore.) Anyway, with Trunk Club, you get to have your own personal stylist who will put together a great look for you. And if you have seen something in an ad that you like they can find something similar. This is really a terrific way to augment or update your wardrobe or just have an expert find you an entire outfit for a special occasion.

Best of all, this is not a subscription service. There’s no long-term commitment or contract. You can have them send you a single one-time outfit or request something every month or periodically. You only pay for what you like and return the rest – or send it all back. (You do pay a $25 styling fee if you send back everything, unless you have a Nordstrom credit card, in which case the fee is waived. When you add up what you’d pay for gas, parking, lunch, and likely buying impulse items at the mall, $25 is a bargain.) You get free shipping, free returns, and you call the shots. I like that. And, they have stylists for both men and women. If you know a guy who is really into fashion or one who is simply clueless about how to dress, this would be a great service for him too.

I don’t have a Nordie’s credit card, (trying to keep them to a minimum these days) but for those who do, the bonus is that they not only waive the styling fee but they give you two points for every dollar you spend. 

So, if  you have read my book and now have a pretty good idea about your style and your best colors but are still kind of intimated by shopping for yourself (and you don’t have a stylist on speed dial) this is a really great alternative. Please let me know if you try it out and what you think of it. Here’s the link again.

Happy (letting someone else do the) Shopping for the Real You!

Learn more about your best colors and your unique style essences in my book, Shopping for the Real You.

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Hi all,

Yes, that’s my new trademark! The Lazy Fashionista. I’ll be using it when I have something I think you might like that might make life, and shopping, easier for you.

Here’s one. My 10-lesson course, The Lazy Person’s Guide to a Perfect Wardrobe, is available for free from Go Highbrow. (Yes, it used to be free, but they recently changed their model.) Now, you can still get a free one month subscription to Go Highbrow. It will give you access to my course and some other pretty wonderful courses in history, the arts, philosophy, personal growth, business training, science, you name it.

Each course has ten lessons, and each lesson is just 400 words, so it’s super simple and non-time consuming. If you haven’t checked it out, this is a good time. Feel free to share with friends.

Here’s the link to my Lazy Person’s Guide course. enjoy!

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Original colors

If you’ve read my book you know I’m compulsive about the colors I wear, especially the ones near my face. The right ones make me come alive. The wrong ones make me look dead. To make an old favorite (like these here) a little closer to my color palette I often break out my treasure chest of Rit Dyes. A quick dip, and voila! They become like new again.

Choosing Color

If you go to the Rit Dye website there is a tab for “Color Formulas” where you can select “All Purpose” dyes or “Dye More” (for synthetics.) Either one will lead you to dozens of every shade of every color (blues, reds, browns, etc.) They also have some terrific video tutorials about how to dye fabric both on stove top or in the washer.

Out of the dye bath

Testing the dye bath

Here are some photos from my project. The original group (above left) consisted of a new white linen shirt from Gap that I bought with the intention of dyeing (I can’t wear bright white near my face, and it was not as ivory as it appears in this photo) plus two J. Crew tees that had faded over time and a Petite Bateau that was always a bit too orange. I chose the Rit Scarlet formula, hoping it would change each of the tops to a shade closer to my reds.

One of my darkest “Romantic” colors

One of my lightest “Romantic” colors

Here is the result. The camera lightened the fabrics a bit, but the only one that turned out significantly brighter than my swatches is the linen blouse (below right.) Since that new color made me feel cheerful and summery I decided I’d wear it anyway. (I think we’re all allowed to cheat a little if a color just makes us happy!)

Tips for Dyeing

Recently I had a conversation with my friend Valeri Clarke who dyes fabric for a living. Valeri has a degree in textiles from California College of the Arts and has worked with major labels to re-create specific colors for their seasonal collections. Here is a summary of tips she offered about dyeing fabric.

The whole group – finished

Cover all the surfaces surrounding your dyeing area with plastic or plastic cloth. (I have white countertops and even being extremely careful I ended up with a few spots I had to bleach out.)
Most dyes contain heavy metals to make the color bond to the fabric. (Natural dye e.g., from beets, onion skins, blueberries, etc., is considered a stain, not a dye, and will fade.) So, always wear rubber gloves when you work with dyes. If you use powder dye always wear a mask so that you don’t breathe in any of the fine particles.
Use only dedicated utensils for your dye projects. Don’t ever use them again for eating.
If you want to over-dye from an original color you can try using a color remover first, but it’s iffy. It’s very hard to remove color from seams.
If the the sewing thread of the original garment was polyester it may not pick up the new color. (I noticed that with my linen blouse.)
To prevent color splotches when you dye, stir the formula into the dye bath for several minutes until its thoroughly mixed. Always start with a clean garment and then wet it thoroughly before adding it to the dye bath. Never try to cover a stain with dye. It just won’t work.
Trying to over-dye a garment to a true, dark black is difficult. You need to use a LOT of dye and it still can end up leaning blue, purple or green, depending on the original color.
If you dye cloth in your washing machine clean the washer thoroughly afterwards. Spray with Super Green and run a whole extra-large cycle – even twice – before washing any clothes. (I even find that when I dye things on the stove top, and then wash them, I have to run the washer through two cycles before using it again for a regular load.) If you have a top loading washer you can do a time setting to stop half way through to check the color. But still, you just cross your fingers when you dye something in the washer.

Finally, here are a couple of tips from Candace Hathaway, one of color expert John Kitchener’s long-time clients, who buys a lot of high-end vintage clothing and a does a lot of dyeing to get a color just right.

To get rid of the “thrift store” clothing odor, fill a spray bottle with ½ water and ½ cheap vodka and spray the garment. (Someone who works in theater costuming told her this trick.)
Buy the 20-pack bar towels at Costco for testing the color of the dye bath before you dip the garment in. It’s more effective than paper-testing and more clearly indicates what the end color will look like.

An Option

If you want to start from scratch, Dharma Trading sells a lot of un-dyed garments (tee shirts, dresses, camisoles, pants, etc.) as well as powdered procion dyes. (Those dyes work best on natural textiles and they promise that the color will last a long time.) It’s worth checking out.

Planning any dyeing projects? I’d love to see your before and after pix.

Here’s to your Real Colors!

[Learn more about your best colors and your unique style essences in my book, Shopping for the Real You.]

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Nordstron Caslon sandals

Recently I was at Nordstrom and was delighted to see how they had interpreted sandals in their own brand, Caslon. (BTW, the Nordstrom annual sale is on right now.*) There are a lot of different shoe styles here that work for a variety of archetypes. But I was interested to see how much the Romantic archetype was represented. Let’s break down the elements.

Romantic shapes

When you see a textile knotted gently (as opposed to thick rope-like knots) you know you are looking at a Romantic shape, particularly if it’s in a soft and drape-y suede like these sandals. To my eye this looks like a more yin version of what Eileen Fisher has been offering for a few years.

Eileen Fisher sport sandals

Natural shapes

This is how Eileen Fisher does it. The color and texture of the lighter one reads as Angelic. The black one, because of its shine and size of the straps, read just slightly Dramatic. But, as with much of her clothing and shoes, due to the softer leather and sportier look there is a lot of Natural there. This (on the right) is the same shoe. But with the perforation on the leather these could work for someone who was both Natural and Youthful with a bit of the High Spirited archetype. (Little repetitive patterns are mostly Youthful.)

Caslon flats

Dramatic Shapes

Let’s contrast all that with these Caslon flats on the left. That’s a lot of yang represented there in the dramatically pointed toe. Straight exaggerated lines are consistent with Dramatic style. But the simplicity also says Classic. So these could work for someone with a lot of Drama tempered by some Classic style. The color harmonies they most likely would work for are (white) Lively Bright, Striking Contrast, and possibly Subtle Blended, (bronze) Earthy Rich, and (black) primarily Striking Contrast.

Lewit Elena slides

Youthful and Romantic Shapes

Finally, slides have been big this past year. (Personally I find them challenging because you have to clench your toes a bit to get them to stay on: not great for the feet.) These Lewit Elena slides would work for both Romantic and Youthful style types. The ruffled ones, because they are only small ruffles, read as Youthful. The ruching on the bottom ones is a little Romantic but is also mixed with Classic because of the simplicity of the design. (That high heel on the top, btw, is Dramatic with some Romantic.)

We don’t think much about archetypal essences when we buy shoes. We often buy for comfort, utility, or just because we see something that looks fantastic. But it’s a fun exercise to consider how our shoes match or complement our wardrobe. If there is a bit of a disconnect between your clothes and your new shoes it might due to the fact that they are too yin or yang for the rest of what you wear. If you are in doubt about a shoe, just imagine the same texture and silhouette as an article of clothing. Whenever you feel that a jacket or top or just anything  – including your shoes – is more yin or yang than you would normally wear, that’s the clue that it probably doesn’t work for you.

If you want to know more about your own style archetypes, there is a great questionnaire in my book, Shopping for the Real You, that can help you determine which style essences you most embody.

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For a lot of us, the idea of having our picture taken can be extremely intimidating. Hardly anyone enjoys the process. Just having a camera pointed at you can bring up all kinds of insecurities. That’s why I wanted to interview portrait photographer Shoey Sindel in order to get the perspective from someone behind the lens.

Shoey began her career as a psychiatric social worker. But she became fascinated with the power of photography when, during her first pregnancy, a friend took some pictures of her to demonstrate how beautiful she was. That experience gave her a tremendous emotional boost and profoundly influenced how she felt about herself. It eventually motivated her to change careers.

In this interview she explains the value of having a professional photograph, how she loosens up her subjects, the benefits of indoor vs. outdoor photo shoots, the difference between professional photographs and headshots and she also gives advice on taking those (frequently awful) selfies!

Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/WP9HTHqnDSc

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Enjoy!






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Pauline Durban

My friend and affiliate partner Pauline Durban, of Covered Perfectly, contacts me a couple times a year to check out the newest items on her site. If you’ve seen my previous posts about her clothes you know that they lean heavily toward comfort. For the summer season she sent me two pieces to try, both extremely comfortable and versatile.

Here are a few ideas about how I wore them.

We started with the simple 3/4 length v-neck in washable micro-modal (a truly great wash-and-wear textile) as a layering piece. It would be flattering on a lot of bodies. She offers them in ten colors including the olive one I’m wearing here. (Yeah, olive again – it’s my eye color and goes with everyone I have.) It’s also available in a round neck in fourteen colors. This is a comfy piece that works just on its own or as a background for a topper or vest.

I’m wearing it here with her brown and cream animal print vest (it’s polyester) in a few different ways. The first one shows the lapels draped over my shoulders, creating a more covered look for someone with more Classic style. The print and looseness both say “Natural.” Waterfall draping, like this, can read as Romantic (due to the curving line) and Angelic (due to the float-y quality.) Because of the length and looseness, a Natural and Dramatic could also wear it. So this is something that could work for lots of different style essences. You could also belt it to add a little High Spirited punch. Or, as they show on their site, tie the ends together for a softer, more casual feeling. Keep in mind that I am about 5’1″ on a good day. The hemline is lot longer on me than on most of their models.

Moving the lapels forward gave it different flavor. It made the whole look more breezy and casual. And finally, I got up the courage to show my upper arms and wore it with an old shelf bra tank top I have from Express. (BTW – Covered Perfectly has a whole slew of tank tops in a variety of necklines and colors.) As a mostly Autumn (Earthy Rich) color type, I really liked this combination because it made me feel very summer-y. You could also wear one of these vests as beach cover up or just as something to add a little elegance to an otherwise casual summer outfit. They come in several colors and patterns include a beautiful new blue/white/black one and a multi red/brown/orange/yellow.

Pauline gives my readers a very nice discount: 20% off your purchase with the coupon code SRY20 or, alternately, you can take advantage of the “buy 2 get the third one free” discount. Here is the link to her website. It’s well worth checking out.

Wishing you a happy summer.

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Years ago a friend of mine who lived in Manhattan rationalized buying a cheap knockoff of a designer handbag from a street vendor on Canal Street: “They charge ridiculous amounts for the real thing. I don’t feel bad buying one that looks pretty darn close.”

I think a lot of us can relate.

Now, there is a difference between a knockoff and a counterfeit. A counterfeit is simply illegal. It’s a direct copy of an original, including the logo and details. The culture surrounding the sale of counterfeit merchandise is both sleazy and slightly dangerous. But a knockoff is something that has a similar design to an original, but with a bit less refinement, and without the cache, the designer name and price tag. In the US, knockoffs are legal and manufacturers just consider it the cost of creating aspirational merchandise.

Buying something that has the “flavor” of the real thing, at one-fifth to one-tenth the price of an authentic designer item, can feel like a real coup. So let’s take a look at some examples of bargains based on pocket drainers.

Birkin Bag

Kelly Bag

Hermes Kelly and Birkin

Named for Grace Kelly and Jane Birkin, these bags are considered a basic in any couture wardrobe. They have a boxy/rectangular shape and a top handle and are fundamentally Classic in design.  (Jane Birkin, who has a LOT of High Spirited style, wished they had never named the bag for her.) It can make just about any wardrobe look a bit more sophisticated. An original Kelly or Birkin bag can set you back anywhere from $9,000 to $50,000. But there are a lot of knockoffs in a less stratospheric price range.

Teddy Blake bag

Naked Italian

London Manufacturer Teddy Blake sells some for from $400-$1400 that look very well-made and have all the same features. OK – so, that’s still a little “aspirational” for your budget? Try Naked Italian Bags. They have a lot of really good lookalikes for about $250 (and they give my readers a 10% discount with the code: NKD10%.) And then there’s good ol’ Amazon. There’s hardly anything they don’t distribute these days and you will find a lot of good imitations ranging from about $65 to $165 here.

Chanel

Rebecca Minkoff

An Amazon lookalike

The little quilted Chanel bag is a staple in many a trust-funder’s wardrobe and starts out at about $6k. (The classic black one looks a tad dated to me, personally, but it still says “luxe.”) You certainly don’t have to pay that much to get something that is, basically, just a quilted fold over clutch with a chain strap. Rebecca Minkoff has this one on sale for a couple hundred bucks. And there this one from Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld’s own non-couture brand. And of course, Amazon has a whole bunch of them from $16 to $130.

Summer Straw

Balenciaga

J. Crew tote

And since we’re coming into the warmer months, straw and woven bags are everywhere. Nothing seems sillier me, however, than paying $1200 for a straw tote like this Balenciaga from Nieman Marcus. J Crew has for $60. There are a lot of fun styles this year as designers are playing with color and weave. But paying $1500 for a Lily Parker seems a tad silly when Zara has some really cute ones for $50, like this green basket bag (below right.) And speaking of Zara, their enormous bag selection actually blew me away. The quality they can deliver at those prices is pretty amazing (probably because they likely use indentured labor…alas.)

Lily Parker

Zara hexagonal

I encourage you to take inspiration from the high end of fashion and always go for the best you can afford. The tailoring and materials are usually better. You can throw on an old pair of jeans and a tee shirt but just add an expensive bag and, voila! Everything about your outfit is suddenly elevated. Still, you can look elegant on a budget. Just learn from paying attention to the best, and then find something similar that won’t flatten your bank account… and then, own it! When it comes to buying handbags that’s really easy to do.

Keepin’ it real, here’s to the Real You!

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Folks,

This is Denise Lampron, the founder of The Greying Goddess. I interviewed Denise last year and sent that video to all my subscribers to the Vital, Vivacious, and Visible after 50 series. But this morning I just felt compelled to watch it again. I loved it so much that I wanted to share it with every woman I know. (And frankly, a lot of what she says pertains to men too.)

Denise spoke with me about ways we can re-frame ageing, how we can love ourselves and even even love the changes we see in our bodies, our faces, and our relationships as we age. I think that’s a big one.

Enjoy this and feel free to share it. (By the way, the audio quality isn’t great. But if you need it, the closed captioning is pretty good for most of the interview except for some misspellings. She mentions Carolyn Myss, whose name is misspelled, and her own website which is also misspelled. But the link above will take you directly to her site. )

Next week we’ll be back to fashion and I have a fun one coming up for you. In the meantime, enjoy this wonderful interview.

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