What Did Shakespeare Say About Your True Self?

“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” – William Shakespeare

“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” – William Shakespeare

This outfit is really unique. Not many people who would dare to mix proportions this way; long over long is hard to do right. But when I stopped to talk to Vivian, I found out that she has a fashion design degree. So it makes sense that she can create an unlikely mix that works.
What’s great about an oversize t-shirt with a maxi-skirt is that it is super comfortable. And if the tee is lightweight and sleeveless or has short sleeves, it can be an airy and cool outfit for a warm day. Continue Reading

Sometimes, when you see someone on the street who looks exceptionally good, it may not be immediately apparent why that is. Let’s say she’s wearing a blouse and jeans or black pants. They are neat and clean, the blouse is a nice color, a simple necklace is added. So what is special about this picture?

The shoes make it more. They are not ordinary shoes. They are trendy, open toe, buckled, heeled ankle boots. What makes this particular outfit even better is that the color black flows from the pants to the boots, streamlining the length of her legs, making them look longer. Continue Reading

Goths, New Yorkers, me, and probably you like to wear black for a number of reasons. Spring, Summer, and warm weather do not mean we cannot wear this basic color. It’s one of those things that go with everything, including Spring and Summer! Age doesn’t matter. In this post, I share ideas for how to style black outfits in the spring and summer, followed by over 50 outfit ideas.