This is from Relic Vintage on Haight St. in San Francisco. Words to live by from a man who dressed A LOT of women...
Friday, March 22, 2013
Fash-Inspiration Friday!
Labels:
bill blass,
fashion,
image,
inspiration,
spring,
style,
vintage,
wardrobe
Friday, March 15, 2013
Fash-Inspiration Friday!
This Herve Leger dress stopped me in my tracks on a recent client shopping trip.
It makes me so happy.
It renews my faith in... EVERYTHING - art, humanity, fashion, joy, possibility... LIFE!
Labels:
dresses,
fashion,
Herve Leger,
inspiration,
style
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Clearing Closets for Success
Shoes that I have purged from my life! |
Clothes hold energy and often it is impossible to separate
an item from a time in one’s life. I
found a few previously adored, well-worn pieces and thought “I’m not that
person anymore – they need to go.” I’m
also going for more simplicity in my life these days, so I got rid of A
LOT. I’d rather have 5 pairs of pants I
really love than 25 I feel so-so about.
And I am no longer holding onto things because of “one day/then I…” thinking. One day if I become an accountant then I
might need these Anne Klein suits from 1995.
Never gonna happen. I’m horrible at
math. It is all about what works right now.
Here’s my process. I
went through my closet and made piles on my bed of stuff I haven’t worn in a
long time. One was for consignment, one
for charity, one maybe (not sure if I’m ready to part with it yet) pile and one
these-have-seen-better-days pile. Right
now, I feel a fierceness in my approach to expand my brand, so my wardrobe
reflects that. I am wearing a lot of
dark colors with sharp lines and zippers and studs. I call it the “rock & roll” edge. That was another guideline I used to decide
what needed to go.
Organizing clothes in piles on a bed helps to see everything at once. |
I have practiced Feng Shui for many years and have had amazing results from it. The
basic
principle is that item placement in specific areas of the home brings
about specific results - like love, health and abundance. Another is if you clear out a space, you
make room for something new to occupy that space. My home is on its way to being a haven of ushering in the immediate future.
{For more about Feng Shui, check out this website: http://www.jennahuntconsulting.com. Jenna Hunt is my Feng Shui & Astrology consultant
and she is wise, compassionate and wonderful.}
- DO it when you are ready – emotionally & physically.
- DO NOT ever get rid of a piece if you are not 100% sure about. You will be sad and it will haunt you. Hence, the maybe pile. You can revisit that pile at the end.
- DO pay it forward & get paid. Consignment is a great way to recycle fashions and get a little money in return, especially if they are designer and/or in great condition.
- DO be realistic and gentle with yourself, especially if your weight fluctuates or if you have a hard time letting go of things. Take your time and take breaks.
- DO ask a friend to help but only if they can be objective. DO NOT let anyone force their style agenda on you.
Friday, March 1, 2013
The A List - Back in Business
As you can see, I haven't blogged here on The A List for almost 2 years. For a long time, I just didn't want to blog. I didn't get it, I resisted it, I didn't want to be bothered. But time heals all foolishness and the spring feels like the perfect time to re-design The A List and blog away! I am excited to share photos & stories about fashion & style and will do it here asap. Stay tuned!
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