There are very few style rules that are are universal -- it's seldom that one can find a rule that applies across the boundaries of countries, ages, seasons, genders and occasions. But this one, my friends is a crucial one. This particular guideline changed my style focus completely in the...

Winter is inching closer and closer. Soon women's magazine covers everywhere will be drawing us in with their seasonal tips -- tempting us with answers to the cold weather mysteries that have been plaguing us forever. 12 Ways to Combat Hat Hair! Top five Products for Those Unsightly Cuticles! Designer...

Everybody has heard of people gaining weight when they find love. Two sexy singles meet at a dinner party, they flirt and and exchange numbers. They go out on a few dates - a dinner here, drinks and appetizers there. Pretty soon they're dating regularly -- then they're dating exclusively....

Yesterday my homegirl, and fashion industry insider, invited me to a preview for the TOMS Shoes Spring and Summer 2010 Collection at the SoHo House. For those of you who aren't hip to the brand yet, I'm about to get you up to speed real quick: Founded by Blake...

There has been a significant amount of press these last few weeks regarding the disastrously skinny frames of models in the fashion industry. The Ralph Lauren airbrushing scandal caused quite a stir, as did Karl Lagerfeld's statement that he didn't want to see curvy women in fashion. To aggravate...

I don't know about where you are, but here in the Northeast, winter is definitely upon us. And when the temp begins to drop, it only means one thing in the world of fashion: Winter Clothes Sales and Marketing. Countless morning shows, magazine covers and window displays advising the best...

I work on the 8th floor of a building where a lot of events go down -- fashion shows, corporate events, sample sales ... and most recently a Se7en Jeans blowout sale. For those of you who live in a cave, Se7en's (yeah that's right, they combined the word...

Heels will never be unfashionable. They are classic...they make legs look fantastic...they are the exclamation mark to every good looking ensemble. But I gotta tell you (and obviously this isn't news to anybody following the bloggers or the "underground" style circles): heels might always be fashionable, but what is in...

As you may or may not know, my favorite mascara - Maybelline Lash Stylist -- was recently discontinued. It never clumped, it had a comb instead of a bristle brush, and it was the perfect size for getting every single lash. It has been my most reliable go-to mascara...

Fashion can be tricky. All the rules and faux pas, changing of trends, exceptions and scenarios...even the ultra-stylish must stop and think from time to time. There are so many questions and concerns that people deal with on a daily basis -- so I thought I'd take just a handful...

The blazer is a staple. For men, for women, for business, and yes...for casual as well. If they're not yet part of your casual repertoire, I can say with complete confidence that not only are you missing out on a great fashion statement, but as soon as you learn to...

Recently I wrote about my adoration for (obsession with) leopard print. I put panels of leopard print silk on my walls and printed it on my business cards... I'm truly falling hard. But to really delve into my innermost feelings about it, I...

I've been doing some thinking. It's nothing radical, actually it's just more of the usual -- style...fashion...style vs. fashion...I love clothes...I want clothes...my credit card statements...the new pumps I just got for 50% off...the friend who encouraged me to buy them...my friends with style...my friends without style -- you get...

Pick up any magazine or go to any website and you'll see lists upon lists of...Lists. Cosmo lists "30 Things to do With a Naked Man", Self lays out the "Top 5 Tips for a Tight Tummy" - even HuffPo loves the lists! "Top 10 Ways to Get your Thrift...

Living in NYC certainly has its perks. Yes, it's more expensive than God can afford, 75 percent of enclosed public areas smell like urine and if you're a city driver you might as well resign yourself to parking in Stratford ... but trust me, living here is better than not...

The other day at work I watched as the following happened:

My assistant put her hair up in a ponytail.
My assistant reached for her purse.
My assistant pulled out a pair of sunglasses.
My assistant placed the sunglasses on her head.

No, she wasn't going anywhere....

Public Memo

To: Readers
From: Mihal Freinquel

Re: Message T-Shirts

Dear Readers,
I would like to state on record that I believe message t's should henceforth be confined exclusively to Delia*s catalogs. Well actually, I recently found out that they have stores now too which I think...

Yesterday while walking around the city in my $300 boots (that I only paid $150 for) I had a thought. I constantly want to buy things - clothing, shoes, accessories - but sometimes it's hard to know when to splurge, when to put the wallet away, and when it's OK...

Not too long ago I was on the phone with my crazy Grandma Gwen. As I'm sure many old folk do from time to time, she was reflecting on her life and the impact she has had on her friends, her children and her grandchildren. The list was short albeit...