Don’t you love it when fashion and function come together in a way that makes you feel a bit more sophisticated, stylish, or edgy, depending on your mood? That’s what outerwear delivers this winter with so many options it’ll be…
The little black dress needs no introduction. Women have embraced this time- less classic for decades, and its appeal isn’t likely to wane anytime soon. It was in October 1926 that designer Coco Chanel’s black crepe sheath was featured on…
Never underestimate the power of the perfect piece of jewelry. It can elevate the style and interest of any outfit. It can reflect a woman’s personality or mood. Luckily for us, Oklahoma is home to many talented jewelry designers. Here…
Women wearing menswear-inspired clothing isn’t new. Actress Marlene Dietrich embraced the idea in the early 1930s, often appearing in movies or at special events dolled up in a tuxedo or loose trousers and a jacket. Sometimes she took a…
By the time August rolls around, many of us are growing weary of trying to stay cool while looking good as we endure Oklahoma’s scorching heat, wind and humidity. Perhaps the best strategy for weathering another hot month is…
Fashion remains an excellent way to convey a certain mood or attitude. When it comes to clothing with Latin influences and flair, that feeling is often sultry or sizzling and definitely fun. Many of this season’s trends can be…
Swimwear’s primary function is apparent. But like so many other pieces of clothing, it can take on different forms and roles in a wardrobe. First, a closer look at some of the trends that make this season’s styles so…
New York City and Los Angeles may immediately come to mind when thinking about fashion, music and commercial stylists, but let's not overlook what's in our own backyard. Oklahoma City has its share of skilled stylists who bring…
Spring is considered the season of new beginnings. So, with that in mind, let’s say hello to clothes that move, that speak to the soul, that elicit joy and hope and make us feel like dancing. This season’s fashion…
About 60 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, OSU students aspire to become the next Stella McCartney, Ralph Lauren or Tom Ford. They envision themselves one day as the merchandise buyer for an upscale boutique or department store, or maybe…
Comfortable, cozy and easy clothing has been the go-to for almost a year, but perhaps it’s time to embrace a shift in thinking. Fashion can lift spirits and bring a much-needed dose of joy. Mood-elevating styles and pretty colors…
So long, 2020. Let’s greet the new year with a fresh look. Heavy, dramatic makeup holds little appeal these days, and neither does a bare face. What’s enticing is a softer approach that focuses on dewy, luminous cheeks that…
Holidays for many of us are going to look and feel different this year. Small family gatherings, if any at all, and video get-togethers may be the new normal, at least temporarily. What hasn’t changed is the desire to…
Two words sum up this season’s preferred way of dressing: cozy and comfortable. Sweaters are more than obliging, with trendy cropped versions to knee-grazing cardigans to sweeping dusters. Sweaters this fall go beyond basics; they’re statement-making pieces that can…
Can you hear it? That’s the sigh of relief from women in the 405 who are eager to pitch those sandals to the back of the closet and slip into a much-welcome pair of fall shoes. When October rolls…
New season, new fashion. Or possibly: vintage fashion, new to you. Either way, fall’s tempting styles, colors and trends from past and present might be the ticket for a stylish mental escape, as many of us try to soothe…
Statement-making jewelry delivers quite the punch this year. Whether bold or delicate, it plays with texture, shape and color. Often its sparkle can compete with a star-filled night, although sometimes its simplicity is surprisingly stunning. Jewelry is personal, reflecting…
Suiting and color are two of the biggest trends in fashion right now, each appealing on its own. But when they come together in one look, the result is a fresh take that’s cool and comfortable or chic and…
If ever there’s a time to reach for a fun handbag, it’s now. Forget those basic, nondescript and boring purses. Choose something unexpected, a bag that’ll make you smile every time you pick it up. Luckily, plenty of summer…
Tiffany Webb is serious about candles. And fragrances. She was the candle buyer for Hobby Lobby stores for almost eight years and because of her foresight and keen decisions, that department’s sales grew by about 90 percent. Other large companies pursued…
Here in the 405, most of us tend to reach for shades year-round, but when warm weather arrives, we often start eyeing a new pair or two in a different color or a trendy shape. Who can blame us,…
No time for a relaxing trip to the islands, or room in the budget to jet to Palm Springs while secretly hoping for a close encounter with a celebrity? Go on a fashion journey; a stylish staycation. This…
L’Agence frayed denim jacket and Gilli top from CK & Co.; Sanctuary high-neck blouse from rosegold; Rock & Roll Denim flares and Dingo booties from Tener’s; bolo and rings by Moth Wing Metal Works by Brittany Jacobs. Let’s hear…
A wedding dress suggests a mood, a beautiful reflection of the bride’s personality and the way she wants to feel on her special day. Maybe it’s a chic wedding jumpsuit or a prairie-influenced bridal gown. More often, it’s a romantic…
