I don't have much a of a social life these days, but my calendar is jam packed. I've got "Parents Night Out" for my son's baseball team at a local restaurant, "Secondary School Information Night" at another son's school on Tuesday, and "Big Night Out: Mardi Gras Style" at my daughter's school on … [Read more...]
Pant Peeve
OK, this is something that has bugged me for ever. Slashed on-seam pockets on women's pants!!! Yes, I know it's not an earth shattering crisis, and we all have wa-aay more important things to worry about. But, why oh why, do designers continue to produce pants with pockets … [Read more...]
The Boyfriends are Back
Ladies, just as you settled down and had kids, old boyfriends want back in your life. What's a mom to do? Ditch those fitted denims or be caressed by a comfortable old flame (aka boyfriend fit jeans)? Jilt your form-fitted jackets for an affair with an angular, casual … [Read more...]
Fall’s Fab Five
Sadly it's time to direct our minds forward to Fall. While the thought of chilly weather is not all that appealing, the idea of shopping is! Here are my top five essentials for keeping your closet and budget on track: 1. Jeans please - you'll instantly add versatility and vavoom … [Read more...]
Salad Style Shopping
Remember back in June how we talked about about the similarities between making a great salad and creating great summer outfits? Well, the winner of our McDonald's Salad Style contest, Stephanie from Ottawa, could not have been a better candidate to demonstrate the principles - get some great … [Read more...]
Economic Trend
This post is not about budgeting for your Summer fashion splurges. No, it's way bigger than that! It about boosting the entire economy! How? By hiking up your hemline! Theory and historical data demonstrate that as skirt lengths rise, so does the stock market. So, what's a mom to … [Read more...]
Keep your shirt on Contest!
Last time, our Style File Surprising Stores review featured Mark's Work Wearhouse. Well, the friendly folks over at MWW kindly supplied me with one of their latest clothing innovations to try for myself. It's the Perfectly Pressed shirt. What can possibly be innovative about a shirt? I … [Read more...]
First Look at a Flirty Fall
This Style File post comes with a mental health warning - only proceed past this point if you are prepared to think about long sleeves, tweed and cooler temps. Yes, ladies, the stores are full of Fall fashions. Sadly, it's my job to talk about the reality that in a few weeks our flip flop/tank top … [Read more...]
The 4 “P’s” of spring style for modern moms
With bone-chilling temperatures across the country, it's hard to imagine that Spring will be here in just a few weeks (cross fingers!) And, if you take a trip to the mall, you'd think that it was already here. The stores are stocked with lighter and brighter clothes and accessories. So … [Read more...]
Fashion Re(v)solution and Contest!
Happy 2008! The start of the New Year is a great time to review your personal style needs. I know, I know - you're up to the eye balls with resolutions and must do's/do not's. I promise you, the following is not a fashion revolution, but a shortlist of easy ideas that add no more than a minute … [Read more...]