How to Make a Good Wardrobe Investment

When buying a new wardrobe piece, determine its versatility by calculating its cost per wear.  Cost per wear is the original cost of an item divided by the number of times or ways it can be worn.    Let’s say you find the perfect trench coat for $300.  It is classic in design and neutral… Read More

Is Effortless Style Too Good to be True?

Often, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.  Effortless style however, sounds good, is good, and can be true.  Creating an effortless style takes some work and discipline, but the reward is a style that makes you feel confident, happy, and proud of who you are every day.   There are… Read More

How Image Affects the Fruit You Buy

Do you think your image doesn’t matter?  Close your eyes and picture yourself in the produce isle of the grocery store, choosing apples.  Without any real thought you pick up one apple after the other until you find the perfect one.  Some of those apples may be bruised or old, but some of the ones… Read More

Enter to Win a Style Consultation

Add some excitement to your Valentines Day with the gift you really want: EFFORTLESS STYLE. Enter to win a Virtual Style Consultation ($100.00 Value) Enter to win your Virtual Style Consultation. During a 60-minute Virtual Style Consultation over the phone, we’ll discuss your style goals, answer your questions, and uncover the best way for you… Read More

5 Reasons Style Matters at the Gym

1.   There are mirrors everywhere. If you hate what you have on you will be less likely to keep a good spirit and finish your workout. 2.   A lot of stylish active wear has wicking technology to keep you cool and dry. 3.   There are other people there! 4.   Choosing workout clothes that don’t make… Read More

Activewear Dos and Don’ts

Jessica, an activewear expert, and owner of Looking Glass Outfitters, weighs in on some Dos and Don’ts of what to wear while working out. Activewear should be comfortable and allow you to move freely, but there is no reason it can’t be attractive and stylish. Today’s activewear allows you to pop in the store or… Read More

Your Fit Problems Solved

·        Sleeve Length  Long sleeves on a shirt should stop just below your wrist bone.  If you are wearing a jacket or blazer the sleeve should stop right in the middle of the meaty part of your thumb. ·        Sloppy Shoulders  Shoulder seams  on a garment should be AT your shoulder. A common fit problem… Read More

Get Effortless Style

Do you envy the woman who always looks stylish and put together no matter what?  You know the woman, the one who looks like she spent hours getting ready with a stylist and tailor at the ready.  You will be surprised to find out that many of your style icons (I’m talking real world style… Read More

Inauguration Day Fashion

(CNN) – The presidential inauguration party tops the list of formal affairs next January, and President-elect Barack Obama is rumored to be preparing for his big event: He’s believed to have ordered a simple and classic black tuxedo by the union-friendly suburban Illinois-designer Hart Schaffner Marx, a stylist to which the president-elect is said to… Read More

Shop Now, Shop Right

Every day the media paints a bleak picture of the economy. Not everything is bleak. Now is the time to get out there and shop! Many retailers are offering huge discounts to encourage people to shop with them. These sales are an opportunity for you to save money or treat yourself to something you ordinarily… Read More