When I saw that the CFDA, an organization Senza Tempo is not a member of by the way but one that I follow as most in fashion do, finally published a set of guidelines on sustainability I wasn’t really shocked to learn that I was mostly there in terms of my business model. After all, […]
Since the royal wedding, Meghan Markle has worn a boatneck top or dress on more than a few occasions. It’s become clear that it’s her signature style. I’ve read articles where some stylists have speculated that it’s a way for her to be sexy while being royally appropriate and many have speculated whether she’ll make […]
Looking chic on a long road trip for work is tough. It’s easy at the beginning when your clothing is fresh from the dry cleaners and ready to go, but after a few flights whether you are wearing them or they are wrapped up in a garment bag everything starts to look a little rumpled. […]
“I used to have three fittings for a nightgown.” — Diana Vreeland. It seems like the perfect solution for the busy woman with no time to shop. To rent a dress for an occasion that “you’ll only wear once.” Or to have your clothing picked out by “a personal stylist” and sent to you monthly. […]
Running a business doesn’t leave me much time to get ready for trips. Not that I’ve ever enjoyed packing, but now I truly don’t have the time to pack. I created the Sophia and Frances ensemble specifically with busy working, traveling women in mind. Now when I travel for work I usually pack this ensemble, […]
We all know that famous line from “The Devil Wears Prada” about the cerulean blue sweater, but there’s so much more to color. It’s not just about picking your favorite color to wear. There are thousands of books written on the psychology of color how it affects your behavior, and how you can manipulate others with […]
As working women we’re all looking for that magic bullet that will save us a few minutes here, or an hour there so that we can get more things done each day. You can’t change the number of hours in the day, but you can change how you spend them, which matters more to your […]
When it comes to timeless 90’s style icons, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is at the top of that list. Her style represents the best of the 90’s and really some of the best of the 20th century. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1998 and Carolyn was the “It” girl. I […]
When it comes to wardrobe staples, the little black dress is always at the top of every woman’s shopping list. Books have been written about it. There are arguments in the fashion world over who really popularized the little black dress as a modern wardrobe staple. Was it Yves St. Laurent who primarily worked with […]
We’ve all been there. Sometimes a piece of clothing was an impulsive purchase, a great deal we couldn’t pass up or just something we couldn’t’ resist. And when we wear it we wonder, “how on earth did they decide to produce this, did no one actually try this on?” And so the item gets relegated […]