THE FASHIONABLE AND THE FRIVOLOUS: Random Thoughts
My mother -- also my best friend for many years -- had exquisite taste. She surrounded herself with the...
Blog: Off the Cuff
Welcome to my blog, taking you behind the curtain of fashion.
-- Michele
BACK TO THE BEACH
Stressed by the holidays? The following delights will take you back to the beach, prolonging your post-vacation relaxation. VANILLA BOURBON...
CELEBRATE THE SEASON
IN THE NICK OF TIME Still looking for pampering gifts that dazzle and are perfect fits for beloved family...
GREATEST SHITS, ER, HITS OF THE SEASON
Where do I begin...Everything that's wrong with current trends is captured in this label's wares, starting with the Maison Alexandrine...
KATE SPADE AND THE UGLY SIDE OF FAME
On some level, fashion is a façade -- the one you choose to present to others. New York accessories designer...
MEGHAN MARKLE: Looks Unbefitting a Princess
Day and night. Black and white. A month before her wedding to Great Britain’s Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's personal fashion...
OSCAR RED CARPET: We Wait, We Wince
Forget the glorious circle of life. As Oscar’s red carpet looms, let’s diss about the sometimes less inspiring circle of...
ENOUGH ALREADY! BAN THESE OTT TRENDS
MAKE IT STOP! Asymmetrical ruffle tiers -- too many offenders to be named. Piles of patterns -- yes, you...
INNER BEAUTY: ADVENT CALENDARS ARE A WIN-WIN FOR CONSUMERS AND BRANDS
Joy to the girls. The countdown to Christmas is on, via a British holiday tradition that’s gained momentum in the...
CYBER MONDAY READY? OFF THE CUFF’S BEAUTY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
We can’t help but rhapsodize about beauty options that are beautiful in themselves – no wrapping required! These presentable...
DAZZLING DRESSES: 10 MUST-SEES AT MFAH’S OSCAR DE LA RENTA EXHIBIT
Give yourself over to this stylish feast – and reserve two hours for the experience. I loved it so much,...
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Forget candy. ‘Tis the season for spooky get-ups. The following looks may get your creative juices flowing for creepy costumes....
DE LA RENTA LIVES ON IN GRAND EXHIBIT
Talk about a grand exit. If anyone knew how to make one, it was late great designer Oscar de la...
DON’T FORGET THE SPEED BUMPS OF FAST FASHION
When will fashion’s revolving door -- which just ejected Lanvin designer Bouchra Jarrar -- slow down? No time soon. “Fast...
“FASHION CAN CHEW YOU UP AND SPIT YOU OUT” SAYS INSIDER
The talk of this year’s collections isn’t hemlines or hats. It's a searingly revealing interview in rag mag Vestoj with...
WHY KIM KARDASHIAN SHOULD LOVE OSCAR – DE LA RENTA
Silly me. When I saw the “Culture” headings on women’s magazine websites, I assumed I’d find more stories about art...
