What’s in fashion and on-trend changes with each season. That means the What’s In and What’s Out lists in magazines have drastically changed about 88 times from the time I was 18. A lot happened in my life and to my body during those seasons. By 40, most women have experienced some significant changes in…
Autumn’s coziness will soon give way to winter’s bitterness. Our Minnesota #StreetStyle will be defined by winter coats, scarves, and hats. As the season shifts from Pumpkin Pie Lattes to Ho Ho Mint Mochas, a hat will be more than an accessory, it’ll be a necessity. Sure, a hat can be a necessity on a…
Isn’t it amazing how Rochester and the surrounding communities are starting to develop some big city coolness, while maintaining down to earth goodness? I’ve noticed that when I talk to one person about an event or an artist, the person I’m talking to knows the person I’m talking about or their girlfriend’s cousin’s brother. Y’know,…
I’ve decided to take my purse for walks. It receives more compliments and warm smiles than Lucy, our Jack Russell Terrier. I never have to apologize for the purse’s barking or wildness. And, no one asks me if it will bite them. My cherished purse is a MetroCard Tote Bag. I know a bag is…
We met by chance. I was going into Collider to work. Stephanie was leaving a Toastmasters meeting held at Collider. I was wearing my cute, grey booties with tan skinny pants. Stephanie looked super put together. She mentioned that she sells clothes by a designer based out of California. I told her that I have…
Lollygaggers are welcome on the Tweed Ride. Really, all are welcome. This particular bicycle ride isn’t competitive. “It’s more like if you want to ride and have a tea and biscuit,” said Katherine Stecher, one of the organizers behind Rochester’s Tweed Ride. “The ride won’t be strenuous, because then you can’t tweed.” In addition to…
Getting together at a coffee shop to talk style is delightful to have on a to-do list any day of the week. This past Monday meeting with Josie Schwarz, a Master Stylist at Rocco Altobelli Salons and Day Spas in Rochester was on mine. She recently returned from a trip to Denmark. While there she…
“Waste not want not.” My 5th & 6th grade teacher Mrs. Coy said those words to our class so often that 28 years later I can still hear them. Her voice is the good angel of reason I ought to listen to. I hear it when I’m using water, deciding on what to save for…
