Archive for March, 2009

We interrupt this blog to make you jealous.

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Just got back from a quick trip to Miami. I didn’t take any pictures of what people are wearing–I mean, you can imagine, right? Lots of bikinis and cover-ups. There were some lovely boutiques but also a lot of, shall we say “flashy” clothing. We also saw a guy with a snake around his neck and another man on a moped with a parrot perched on his shoulder. (We just needed to see someone with a panther on a leash to win South Beach Bingo.) I was more impressed by the interior decor and architecture there.

The lobby of the gorgeous Delano Hotel in South Beach. I would love for my home to look like this. No, we didn’t stay there. Maybe next time!

All images copyright Heather Kenny.

All images copyright Heather Kenny.

Drinks at another cool hotel bar, the Shore Club. I swear we did more than have cocktails on this trip.

All images copyright Heather Kenny

All images copyright Heather Kenny

Casa Casuarina, onetime home of the late designer Gianni Versace. It’s now an ultra-exclusive boutique hotel and restaurant. Versace didn’t build it (although he did undertake some major alterations)–it dates from 1930. And yes, he was tragically murdered on its steps in 1997.

All images copyright Heather Kenny.

All images copyright Heather Kenny.

So we don’t end on a sad note, here are some palm trees. Think warm thoughts!

new budget-oriented offerings

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

Times are tough. I know a lot of folks don’t have a lot of extra money for clothes, let alone wardrobe advice. However, I still think it’s worth making an investment now to save yourself money in the long run. To that end, I’m offering a new low-cost consultation and a teleseminar to help you with your wardrobe issues right now.

Mini Closet Edit: This is a compact, one-hour version of the Closet Edit. I’ll send you a list of questions to be sent back to me before the session and assign some (easy) homework. Once at your house, we’ll take a tour through your closet and figure out what the most pressing issues are for you and how you can address them. It includes:

  • discussion of your tastes, lifestyle, and personal wardrobe challenges
  • guidance on what to keep, what to toss, and what to buy
  • insight into the best colors and styles for you

We’ll get you moving toward refining your personal style and developing an action plan. Be ready to take notes! Just $150. (The fee is a little higher if you live outside the city or nearby suburbs.) Contact me via email or by calling 773-898-3131 to schedule this service.

New teleseminar: Fashion Survival in a Recessionista World. In this one-hour seminar you’ll learn do-it-yourself techniques for cleaning out your closet and how to shop without breaking your budget.

We’ll  discuss:

  • identifying what you need–and what you don’t
  • how to get into a “defensive shopping” mindset
  • how to avoid buying items that don’t work with your style or existing wardrobe
  • when to splurge and when to save
  • websites, email lists, and techniques for buying on sale

The only requirements are a phone and a computer or access to a computer and a printer, so you can follow along with a handout during the call. You’ll have access to a recording of the call for 30 days (on the phone or available for download in mp3 format) in case you have to leave early or miss it. I am keeping the group small to ensure that everyone has a chance to ask questions, so you should reserve your space early. Just $60.

When is it?

The teleseminar is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at 8pm Central time.

How do I participate?

Click the “Buy Now” button below, which will take you to a secure PayPal site to pay with a credit card. (Note that you do not always need to have a PayPal account to use this service.) I will email an 800 number for you to call and instructions for participating in the conference call in the days leading up to the teleseminar.

If you cannot use PayPal or prefer to give your credit card information over the phone, you can contact us directly at 773-898-3131.

all this social media is making me dizzy

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

As you can see from the widget in the sidebar, I’ve joined Twitter. Please follow me for quick updates on when there’s a new post, bits of style news, etc.

yet another fashion blog . . .

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

I just started blogging about fashion over at the Chicago Reader, where I’ve been writing about fashion and shopping since 1999. There I’ll be covering more news about local and national fashion and retail as well as  interesting events and sales, while here I’ll continue to offer style and shopping advice. I hope you’ll read both!