Category Archives: Style Advice

A Man’s Wardrobe Essential

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Lena

3 clues: 1. I can be worn to any occasion 2. Some people think I’m boring 3. I eventually turn a different color Answer: A white dress shirt Next, what animal am I? I live in the rainforest… Kidding! If more »

Posted in Guy's Corner, Style Advice | Tagged David Beckham, dwyane wade, green chinos, guy's corner, J.Hilburn, light jeans, Matthew McConaughey, Men's Style, navy cardigan, neal caffrey, outfit, ryan gosling, tan leather jacket, theurbangent, three piece suit, Tommy Hilfiger, white dress shirt | Leave a comment

Fashion Star, Instant Gratification

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Lena

“You can be a wanna be or an about to be.” —John Varvatos I just watched the premier of Fashion Star. Have you seen their print and media advertisements? They’ve been running for what feels like, forever…and now I understand more »

Posted in Guy's Corner, Local Love, Style Advice, Where To Shop | Tagged Elle Macpherson, fashion reality show, Fashion Star, H&M, Jessica Simpson, John Varvatos, Macys, men's linen blazer, NBC, Nicole Richie, Nzimiro Oputa, Orly Shani, Saks Fifth Avenue, zip off skirt | Leave a comment

Lessons from the Style Classroom

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Lena

Each January, I attempt to do a major cleanse of work files. This year, I found myself stumbling upon binders from my Personal Stylist certification classes and thought its contents might be really helpful to people. It’s one thing to more »

Posted in Stories, Style Advice | Tagged asymmetrical, BodyBeautiful.net, broad shoulders, Carla Mathis, curvy spine, halter dress, high collar wool coat, inverted triangle, Michael Stars, Missoni, narrow shoulders, one shoulder dress, personal stylist certification, sloping shoulders, square face, Tods | 1 Comment

‘Animal print pants outta control!’—LMFAO

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Lena

Do you like animal print? Do you like animals? Do you want to have both in your life? While watching a movie on Christmas night (yes, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation…on TV = lots of commercials), I for some reason became more »

Posted in Stories, Style Advice, Uncategorized | Tagged adopt a tiger, animal-print pants, cheetah, clutch, Cole Haan, endangered species, leopard print pants, LMFAO, madewell.com, panther, pixiemarket.com, pumps, shorts, slippers, whowhatwear.com, world wildlife fund | 1 Comment

Rings, Gifts and Wedding Dresses, How To Find ‘The One.’

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Lena

I’m not sure where this post is going, but this ‘people being seen as clothes’ comment has been so apparent these past few days, that I can’t help but bring it to your attention. Case # 1. I just read more »

Posted in Stories, Style Advice, Weddings | Leave a comment

Socks, Suits & Stitching: FAQ from the Boys

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Lena

Remember in school you heard, “No question is a dumb question.” What may seem totally obvious to some is a major confusion to others. Here are some examples…because like your teacher used to say, “Someone probably has that same question.” more »

Posted in Guy's Corner, Style Advice, Weddings | Tagged AG jeans, Forbes list, groom suit, groomsmen suits, hacking pocket, J.Hilburn, Kiton suit, most promising companies in America, pinstripe suit, pocket square, side vent stitches, tan belt, tan plaid blazer | Leave a comment

Beautiful Faces With and Without Makeup

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Lena

Day 2 of a bachelorette party last weekend, the girls and I had so much fun getting all dolled up by professionals. Some girls love doing their makeup, others get creative with their hair or experiment with their clothes. Regardless more »

Posted in Stories, Style Advice | Tagged bachelorette party, cat eyes, Celebrities without makeup, false lashes, green eye shadow, Hilary Duff, Kim Kardashian, liquid liner, Pamela Anderson, Reese Witherspoon, Refinery29, Strange Beauty Show Salon Chicago, StyleBistro | Leave a comment

The “It” Jacket Of The Season, Half Off

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Lena

I’m not sure where to even start on this topic. Maybe describing in chronological order will be best. A year and a half ago, I tired on a leather jacket that I absolutely fell in love with. The asymmetrical cut, more »

Posted in Stories, Style Advice | Tagged Bebe, eBay, fall jackets, Kim Kardashian, leather discount, Max Classic Leather Jacket, navy leather jacket, netaporter, R29 reserve, Rachel Bilson, Refinery29, revolveclothing.com, shopbop, Stevie, VEDA | 4 Comments

My Interview with The Menswear Journal

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Lena

I did an interview with The Menswear Journal. It was published over the weekend. Check it out! Stylist Tips—Lena Piskorowski Talks Detroit Style & Building a Wardrobe They were interested to hear about Detroit style and how guys in the more »

Posted in Guy's Corner, Style Advice | Tagged ankle boots, blue custom shirt, cashmere sweater, Detroit style, dressLP, fall fashion, fall wardrobe, gym shoes, J.Hilburn, lena piskorowski, Men's Journal, menswearjournal, nick romano, september issue, sport coat, style consultation, stylist tips, tan belt | Leave a comment

7 Things I Learned from the People StyleWatch Event

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Lena

We have now finished our second week of the People StyleWatch Celebrity Stylist Event. We launched the program last March (in 6 cities) giving one-on-one style advice through individual consultations. (All complimentary to the public—THANK YOU to our sponsors for more »

Posted in Events, Style Advice | Tagged ALDO accessories, Betsey Johnson, fall trends 2011, GAP 1969, homecoming dresses, Kardashian Kollection Sears, People StyleWatch Celebrity Stylist Detroit, People Stylewatch magazine, Petland, riding pants, style advice, Twelve Oaks mall, wide-legged jeans | Leave a comment