The Perfect Button-Down Blues…and Other Colors

I tend to avoid button-down shirts, even for the most buttoned-down of situations. They read a little more masculine than I usually want to project. But there’s no denying that a few good tailored shirts would stretch my work wardrobe…

The Early Bird Catches the Cool Clothes

Zara is having their semi-annual sale right now. There is a quirk in their manufacturing/selling cycle that is hugely to your advantage, if you’re prepared to buy for fall and winter right now. Zara’s manufacturing turnaround time is two weeks…

What Say You, F21?

Yes, I’ve been on what one calls a hiatus, or a vacation, or a break. I was gone for about ten days, enjoying hinterlands that weren’t well-equipped with internet access. Let’s see what Forever 21 was up to in the…

Photo credit Vogue.com

Today I’m inaugurating a new feature on Forever45 called, “Killing It.” It’s when a woman north of 40 gets everything right, and turns out in a stunner of a look. I hate to even call attention to Marisa Tomei’s age,…

Runway Rework: Lyn Devon Fall 2012

It appears that winter white isn’t just for winter any more. There were lots of ivory, cream and bone monochromatic looks on the runways for fall 2012. A lot of people are fussy about all white, claiming it’s strictly for…

Color Me Unflattered

The Pantone fall fashion 2012 color report is out, and while there are some hues that would look really great on the outdoor furniture at my house, there isn’t a single color on there that’s flattering to my own coloring….

Such a Gimme: Kelly Bensimon

I almost feel guilty writing about this woman, a cast member from one of the Real Housewives shows. It’s like making fun of someone who is mentally disabled. Not cool. I am also giving her attention, which I suppose is…

Etsy Slog: Vintage Articulated Jewelry

I have a hard time staying away from novelty pieces like articulated jewelry. They’re so fun; I feel like I’m wearing a little toy. I’ve always had a piece or two since I was in high school, and counted on…

You’re Sweltering Right Now. Caftan to the Rescue.

I’m not going to brag about how L.A. is one of the only cities in the country not wilting in 100+ degree temps this week. We’ll get ours soon enough. But I am going to recommend this Lands End linen…

The new season of ‘Louis’ premiered last night on FX. Today, we get a chart of Louis C.K.’s varying expressions of emotional pain. One thing that Katie Holmes seems to have gotten out of her time as Mrs. Cruise was…