Hair and makeup have always gone hand-in-hand with fashion. I love to dress “to the nines” and when I have the right make-up on, I really feel like a “10”. This doesn’t mean that you have to have a full face of make-up. Understated make-up that highlights in the right places can look just as … Read More
Author: Tracy Clifford
Step Up to the “Athleisure” Wear Trend
Yoga pants are not just for yoga anymore. This is an exciting development because as anyone who’s ever worn a pair of Lululemon pants can tell you — they are comfortable and flattering! A black yoga pant and a colored hooded sweatshirt has become the go-to outfit for many women who are running errands, shuttling … Read More
Buy Less. Choose Well.
Do you spend hours shopping and feel like you come home with many pieces that don’t quite fit together? With so many clothing options, it can be hard to “choose well”. Take your shopping to the next level with one of my styling services. Contact me to set up an appointment for event styling, personal … Read More
Hot Style for Hot Weather
Even though the sales are ending and the stores are rapidly filling with Pre Fall merchandise, it is definitely still summer. The weather in most cities right now is hot, hot, hot! It can be difficult to dress for the heat and look your best. Here are a few tips to keep your style cool during … Read More
Wearing Velvet for Fall 2016
Velvet’s pinnacle moment was when Gwyneth Paltrow wore the iconic velvet Gucci suit designed by Tom Ford in 1996. Styled with an open blouse – light blue instead of the obvious white – she looked so chic and effortless. It represented a reintroduction of the fabric for modern times. For Fall 2016, you will be seeing everything … Read More
Leopard Print Trends for Fall 2016
Trends can be tricky. We all want to look great and dress in the moment. It can be difficult to determine what trends are right for you and determine which new pieces are worth investing in each season. There are many trends happening right now – slip dresses, stripes, shirting, etc. The one trend I … Read More
How to Navigate a Shoe Sale like a Pro
I spent the last few weeks scouring all of the best online sales at Net-a-Porter, Barney’s, etc., but shopping sale in person is a whole different animal, especially when it comes to department stores. The ultimate example of this is opening day of the Bergdorf Goodman shoe sale in New York. I happened to be … Read More
LAUNCH 2016: Driving Fashion Forward
I was honored to be one of the judges at the Autohaus LAUNCH 2016: Driving Fashion Forward event over the weekend benefiting the Glenview Women’s Club. It was a great North Shore event with all the best of the area and the guest list to match! The most important part of the evening for me … Read More
Dress Your Best: Sand or Snow
I had the pleasure of speaking to a wonderful group of women at the Naples Yacht Club. I featured incredible models who were adorned in clothing from their personal closets. With the help of Marissa Collections, we used gorgeous accessories to show different ways to wear each of their dresses – solid, print, and black. … Read More
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays. Celebrate in style.