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Category Archives: Stories
In Memory Of My Grandmother
I’m not sure how to start this. Maybe being blunt is best? My grandmother passed away. If you are new to this site, you can read in the About page that the reason I’m in the clothing business is because more »
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Tagged bacia, culottes, custom creations, pants, stories
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Tops to wear after a double mastectomy
This title feels very blunt…so I guess I’ll continue on with the feeling. Last month my grandmother had a double mastectomy. We found out 2 weeks prior that she had breast cancer. So the whole thing happened very quickly, and more »
Posted in Stories, Style Advice, Where To Shop
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Tagged breast cancer, compression sleeves, curediva, double mastectomy tops, post surgery tops
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A jazzy bag made by a U.S. soldier
As I walked into a meeting, this bag caught my eye. Then I learned the story behind it and I liked it even more! I’m sure a lot of women can relate to the work bag dilemma: you don’t want more »
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Tagged custom creations, handmade, leather cross-body bag, Of a Kind, stories
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The Mexican skier + what you wear to work
I want to talk about Hubertus von Hohenlohe, the slalom skier —Mexico’s only competitor in these Olympics—more specifically, his mariachi-inspired uniform. He is 55 years old and had little chance at winning a medal. That doesn’t seem to bother him as more »
What will happen to this Old Navy sweater?
You see this sweater? It was part of our Halloween road rally. (We won 1st place in the costume contest. :)) (After being forced to clean out his closet) Mike throws this sweater and says, “Do we have a Goodwill more »
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Tagged Elizabeth L. Cline, Goodwill, Old Navy, Overdressed, Salvation Army, stories, style advice
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David Beckham—in the nude, maybe
It’s almost Super Bowl time. While getting my car fixed today, I sat next to a man who gave great detail on the Super Bowl feast he was preparing—sounded delicious. I will actually be in Denver, hopefully avoiding the craaaazy more »
Posted in Guy's Corner, Marketing, Stories, Where To Shop
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Tagged #covered, #uncovered, David Beckham, guy's corner, H&M, Marketing, Super Bowl commercial
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These colors ‘go’ together.
“I thought I’d look like a bruise,” said a client as I held up a new combo, she’d never thought to wear. Hmm, yes, bruises are black and blue (until they turn that gnarly green/yellow color) but that’s irrelevant in more »
Posted in Stories, Style Advice
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Tagged color wheel, complimentary colors, lena porter, stories, style advice, U of M
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5 Tips on Choosing the Best Gifts + 2 Ideas
Are you having yourself a merry little Christmas? In talking with friends, instead of total hysteria and stress, I’m hearing that people are actually enjoying this holiday season—relaxing and relishing in traditions. At the moment, that’s what I’m doing. It more »
Posted in Custom Creations, Guy's Corner, Stories, Style Advice, Where To Shop
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Tagged closet detox, custom clothing, Detroit, fashion stylist, gift giving advice, lena porter, Men's Journal, Michigan, outfit creation, personal shopping, style advice, styling services, where to shop
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Tokyo Street Fashion Decked Out in American Brands
Do you fly Delta? If so, I recommend reading their SKY magazine; I always learn something from it. It’s published monthly, and in addition to getting ideas for your next big trip, you can also practice reading Spanish! September’s issue more »
People StyleWatch ‘Celebrity Stylist On Campus’ Photos
From our event photographer, Jeeheon Cho: “StyleWatch of People Magazine hosted celebrity stylist, Lena Piskorowski, at the University of Michigan earlier this week to promote various labels and give out fashion advice!” You can see photos of the event here! https://jeeheoncho.com/blog/umich-stylewatch-celebrity-stylist-on-campus more »
