I have two shameful confessions to make…

Number One: I bought a pair of jeans that were a size too small.  Why do we women often do this?? It’s a senseless blow to the wallet and, worse, the self-esteem.  I felt triumphant when the stars miraculously aligned and I squeezed my booty into the said jeans a few weeks ago. But that euphoria was short lived as I can barely breathe in them now.

Number  Two: They will hang in my closet in hopes that someday I will triumph again.

0 comments permalink |  9:00 AM |  4.7.2009 | 

When’s the last time to looked in your closet jammed with clothing and said, “I have nothing to wear!!”  For me and for many of us, that was this morning! Well, Christy Miller of “Desert Flower Does” Workable Wardrobes says, “You can have a lot of outfits without a lot of clothes” and it is time to make your clothes workable!!

Christy Miller

Unlike many personal shoppers who deliver a brand new wardrobe (and maybe a hefty bill) to your door, Christy helps you work with what’s already in your closet AND consign or donate the pieces that don’t work for you.  It’s great to have someone organize your closet, style complete outfits and create a personal “outfit album” for reference. But it’s AWESOME to have someone help you consign your clothing to hopefully make some cash!! Christy will pickup, clean, hang and present your clothing to local consignment shops like My Sister’s Closet for as little as $15 travel, plus $1 an item.  Love this unique service!!

In my chat with Christy, she had some great tips to share like the following…

1. Stop buying individual pieces! I’m so guilty of this one! Buy outfits.  Buying outfits will help with the “I have nothing to wear” moments!

2. Use the same outfit, but change up the shoes and accessories for day or evening. Christy is a pro at helping you do this.

3. Show your personality in what you wear. If you wear a formal suit to the office but love bright colors, add a bright tie, scarf or undershirt to your black canvas.

This “Desert Flower Does” Workable Wardrobes and so much more for reasonable hourly rates including personal packing (great for honeymoons), personal shopping and re-jeweling jewelry.  Learn more about Christy and her services by clicking Desert Flower Does or call her direct at 480-223-3669.

Look #1

Look #2, Same Clothes, Different Accessories

0 comments permalink |  10:00 AM |  4.3.2009 | 

Our hardworking friends at Phoenix Fashion Week launched their own weekly blog this week!!  Stay updated with the show, local designers and more at www.phoenixfashionweek.com!!  You may even see your’s truly contributing to the blog!! 

0 comments permalink |  12:00 PM |  4.2.2009 | 

When I went to the Phoenix Art Museum last week to tour the historic fashions in the Kelly Ellman Fashion Design Gallery, I happened upon the Art Institute of Phoenix’s Graduate Expo for the Fashion Marketing Department.  I had no idea that this program existed locally!  The prospective graduates put together business ideas, business plans, marketing plans, marketing materials, video tutorials, fashion product samples and more as part of their graduation requirement and to present to prospective employers invited to the event.  The ideas and presentations by the young ladies I met were super impressive!!  Here are a few of the presentations at the Expo (sorry about the iPhone pics!)…

Anna Yako presenting herself as a Fashion Marketer / Stylist

"Facha" Magazine's First Issue, created and edited by Lorena Serrano.

Fashion designer Nicole Montoya

If you are interested in Fashion Marketing, check out AI’s program by clicking Program Requirements.

0 comments permalink |  9:00 AM |  4.1.2009 |