Fashionable men and women can easily add a touch of affordable luxury to their wardrobes — and stay a little warmer in winter — by wearing a collar, a scarf, mink-lined gloves or other accessory made of real fur.

Here’s how: Read the rest of this entry »

The women’s trench coat was introduced into the 1920s and 1930s fashion lexicon when newly liberated women desired a crisp outwear alternative to pair with Coco Chanel’s menswear-inspired creations.

In the decades following this British invasion of outerwear, the trench coat remained a fashion choice for leggy models and secret agents (who were the only style patrons able to wear a belted coat adorned with D-rings, epaulets and flaps easily.)

Thanks to the multitude of women’s trench coat options now available at all prices, styles and sizes, the luxury-loving well-dressed woman and the recessionista, can both sport a luxe and fabulously smashing must-have trench. Read the rest of this entry »

Need to dress up a shawl collar cardigan sweater?

When the first leaves of fall appear, the well-dressed woman must make an important fashion decision.

Should she add another wool coat to her wardrobe or consider including a chic shawl collar cardigan into her style repertoire?

If the sweater option is preferred, a shawl collar cardigan sweater is a weather-friendly wardrobe item suited for both windy days and cool nights. Here’s how to dress up a shawl collar cardigan and keep stylin’ and profilin’ into the fall months with panache and pizazz. Read the rest of this entry »