Tag Archives: Michigan

The “Me Time” Mother’s Day Giveaway

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Lena

If you’ve ever found yourself left with no choice but to nurse in a dressing room or hold your baby while inside the stall of a department store restroom, you have experienced the unpleasantries of shopping with a baby. My more »

Posted in Closet Detox | Tagged closet detox, gift certificate, metro detroit, Michigan, Mother's Day gift, personal stylist, wardrobe | 3 Comments

Fashion & Jewelry Workshop Recap

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Lena

Here’s what happened at the fashion & jewelry workshop I did last weekend at the Showroom of Elegance—as shown through these snapshots: Everyone on the planet can wear this tie front blouse. {does not discriminate against size or personal more »

Posted in Events, Local Love, Style Advice, Style Sessions | Tagged events, fashion and jewelry workshop, local love, lolaryan, Michigan, personal stylist, showroom of elegance, style advice, Style Sessions, the Mitten State | Leave a comment

5 Tips on Choosing the Best Gifts + 2 Ideas

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Lena

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 | 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 | Leave a comment

My New Favorite Canadian Brand

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lena

Not to worry Mackage, you have not been replaced! (as I am STILL pining for your gorgeous black leather jacket) A Vancouver based boutique, Aritzia, has a new home in Michigan and I couldn’t be more delighted! It’s fixed within more »

Posted in Local Love, Style Advice, Where To Shop | Tagged Aritzia, Canadian clothing brands, cropped sweater top, J.Brand, Mackage black leather jacket, Madewell, Michigan, Rag & Bone, Somerset, Wilfred | Leave a comment

DIY Barn Wedding

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Lena

Last weekend I was ‘up north’ (Charlevoix, MI) at a wedding…on a lake, then in a barn. There’s a lot of topics to pull from here: what to wear in such an environment (type of shoes, does outdoor automatically mean more »

Posted in Events, Stories, Style Advice, Weddings | Tagged barn wedding, bell's brewery, charlevoix, clothes pins, Dhaseleer Events Barn, DIY, do-it-yourself, east jordan, Elm Pointe Park, Etsy, kalamazoo, Michigan, outdoor wedding, pinterest.com, private label wedding wine bottles, seating chart, thumb print tree, two-hearted ale, vintage ring, vintage wedding dress | Leave a comment

My New Hairdo: Feather Hair Extensions

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Lena

I recently became interested in feathered hair extensions and so, got a set placed in yesterday. A few thoughts to mention: I don’t do my hair. I hope that doesn’t sound caveman-like nor elitist. I’m just not very good at more »

Posted in Style Advice, Where To Shop | Tagged feather hair extensions, Glitz Salon, Michigan, rihanna, rochester, steven tyler | Leave a comment

A pair of jeans you’ll like your ass in

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Lena

This month Levi’s introduces their new denim line, Curve ID and it is going to make a lot of women happy! The quest of finding a pair of jeans that you love is difficult. For many, once that favorite pair more »

Posted in Style Advice, Where To Shop | Tagged body type, Bold Curve, Curve ID, jeans, lena piskorowski, Levi's, Michigan, Wardrobe Stylist | Leave a comment

Miss Teen Detroit Pageant

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Lena

I was one of the judges for the Miss Teen Detroit pageant this past weekend. The event spanned over two days, with personal interviews on Saturday and the pageant on Sunday. After interviewing 99 young women, I can somewhat understand more »

Posted in Events | Tagged Michigan, Miss Teen Detroit Pageant, personal stylist | Leave a comment

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Lena

Shirts & Shaves: Thank You! A big thanks to all who (braved the monsoon-like weather and) attended Shirts & Shaves in Detroit! The vibe felt like a friend’s house party … with the addition of girls in black dresses giving more »

Posted in Events, Guy's Corner | Tagged Detroit, men's custom shirts, Michigan, Wardrobe Stylist | Leave a comment

Shirts & Shaves Party

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Lena

Guys: Have you ever wanted an old school straight razor shave? Now’s your chance! J.Hilburn & Trim Barber House have teamed up to bring you “Shirts & Shaves.” Come by next Thursday 7/15/10: Check out the summer line from J.Hilburn more »

Posted in Events, Guy's Corner | Tagged black lotus brewery, DRESS, fashion stylist, gillette, image consultant, J.Hilburn, lena piskorowski, manscaping, men's custom clothes, metro detroit, Michigan, noble fish, straight razor shave, style advice, Trim Barber House, Wardrobe Stylist | 2 Comments