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Oct 22 2008

Style Redux

Mint Main - 1 year ago - Kathryn Lovell

“You need to have a redesign because familiarity breeds a kind of complacency.”
Timothy White, 1952 – 2002

It’s the end of October and both the temperatures and the Dow are dropping. What’s an ever-so-stylish girl to do? Invest some time surveying your closet and reinventing pieces you already own. The most expensive items in most wardrobes are jackets. They are also the piece most fall fashion pivots around. Here are three quick ways to update a jacket for Fall ‘08.

Buttons!

Glass Button One of the fastest and easiest ways to update a jacket is to change the buttons. Add texture to something delicate with leather knots, sparkle to something basic with rhinestones or go exotic with wood or horn.

Elbow Patches

Suede Elbow Patches

The key to “English Countryside” look that showed up on runways is elbow patches. Pick up a pair at any craft or fabric store and sew them on with heavy thread.

Brooches

Brooches Sometimes, more is more. Add a handful of brooches to a lapel for modular glamour. Pick a theme (color, shape, etc.) and play with the spacing until it’s just right for you. Short on brooches, but long on mismatched earrings? Cut or bend the posts flat and super glue on a pin back.


Oct 8 2008

Tie One On

Mint Main - 1 year ago - Kathryn Lovell

“A scarf is the most versatile accessory. It can be worn as a belt, a necklace, to tie the hair back on a bad hair day.”
Donna Karen, b. 1948

With the economy sinking lower than waistbands in the juniors department, it’s time to get creative and revisit pieces you already own. Scarves are the item that turn up in every closet I delve into and are also the least worn. They seem so fashionable- the epitome of Parisian style. But, like Parisian style, a little intimidating too. Fear no more, here’s a quick primer on the fine art of tying scarves. Go ahead and tie one on tomorrow.

Square Knot

Basic knot Think Audrey Hepburn.

1. Drape a scarf around your neck.
2. Cross the right over left and bring it under, up, then over the top.
3. Cross left over right, and bring it under, up and over the top.

Pair with a basic T-shirt or button down for causal style.

Basic Loop

Scarf Loop

Think Elizabeth Taylor.

1. Fold a long scarf in half, length wise.
2. Drape the scarf across your neck.
3. Tuck the ends through the loop.

Pair with boots and a slim sweater for Aspen chic.

Touring Square

Touring Square Think Grace Kelly.

1. Drape a scarf across your head.
2. Cross ends under your chin.
3. Tie in back or on the side.

Pair with dark glasses for instant intrigue.


  • I'm Kathryn Lovell, aka "Kathryn the Stylist". I've designed, sewn, repaired and restored. I've been a buyer, merchandiser, sales associate and retail consultant. I've coordinated fashion shows and costumes for theater productions. I've been a key note speaker, emcee and a corporate presenter. And I've been a stylist for almost a decade. Whew!

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