One thing I’ve learned about myself over the years is that I am interested in just about everything. Sometimes these interests come in waves (what some people might call “phases”-though I don’t like that term; it implies a lack of true interest). But there are some things I’ve been consistently and passionately interested in forever:  Fashion and architecture, for example. And you know what? They’re really not all that different!

Both fashion and architecture are a constant battle between form and function. Consider your favorite pair of stilettos: They’re amazing and you get compliments on them wherever you go, but maybe wearing them feels a bit like torture. In the same way, architecture often sacrifices functionality for visual appeal. A building may look beautiful, but perhaps it isn’t very approachable and inviting, or maybe it was poorly placed. Think about it: A beautiful building in a bad neighborhood really isn’t too different from pairing Jimmy Choos with sweatpants.

While there are plenty of examples of “plain” fashion and architecture, the whole concept of both of these fields are about rejecting the ordinary by pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas. Honestly, we could all walk around wearing burlap sacks. We … Read more!

Uggghh… I seem to have caught the cold that is going around amongst our friends and colleagues.  When I woke up this morning, lying around in my big baggie shirt and sweat pants, I realized that dressing frumpy may actually be making me feel worse. So, I put on a cute tee shirt with my yoga pants and I feel like I’m already feeling better.

Question for you.  What do you wear when you’re under the weather and how do you spend your day?

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Hello!! Well, I’m going from a rainy week in Colorado to ALASKA and I leave tomorrow! Let me tell you, it’s been a fun challenge to figure out what I should pack! I can definitely eliminate the bright pink pumps, the feather headdress, and mini skirts! I’ve opted for lots of leggings with fun tees and sweaters and of course, super cute mud boots. I could wear plain ol’ boring mudboots, but why when I can wear fun bright floral mudboots!

I also always geek out about what to pack in my airplane bag. Which books should I bring, which little handbag should I bring, which wallets would be the best for traveling.

I’ve settled on bringing:

-The Richest Dad in Babylon

– Even Cow Girl’s Get the Blues

– A brand new blank journal for my Alaska adventures

– A sarong that can be used as an airplane blanket, scarf or blanket to sit on on the beach

– My headlamp

I’m getting so excited! 24 hours from now, I’ll be on a plane to Anchorage! And I feel so good to know that Fashion Denver will be watched by my business mentor Kathy Bacon, founder of Dress for … Read more!