Readers who have been following me for several years know that at this time of year wedding gowns are not only on my mind but also on the minds of many women who’ve become engaged over the holidays. As I… Continue Reading
It’s been some time since I’ve written an article for anewscafe.com. I had a crazybusy wedding season this year (and if crazybusy isn’t a real word, it should be!) My “real work” has to come first and even though I… Continue Reading
Quite often I’m asked if a certain alteration is possible. I have been altering clothing for over 30 years and I’ve been through a variety of fashion cycles, many fabric and construction changes, and my clients have gone through the… Continue Reading
It’s that time of year again: Wedding Season! Many women became engaged over the holidays and are beginning the search for probably the most important dress they will ever buy: Their wedding gown. I have written many articles on wedding… Continue Reading
I thought I would address men’s fashion for a change, and talk about suits. And yes, these guidelines will apply to women’s suits as well. In my humble opinion, all men of a certain age should have at least one… Continue Reading
Fashionistas, I hope you have saved your money because there are several new trends this fall that (in my humble opinion) you will want to have. But first, let’s see what’s coming back. Boots are still being shown, thank goodness… Continue Reading
Q: My grandmother died recently and left me all sorts of beautiful clothes and furs. She was much heavier than I am and a couple of inches shorter. Would it be worth having some of my favorite pieces altered? First,… Continue Reading
A few years ago, I wrote an article about hemming chiffon. To date, that article has had thousands of readers so I know people are still trying to learn how to hem chiffon. That article was mostly about marking the… Continue Reading
You have found your perfect wedding gown. You probably had to order it, unless you were lucky enough to find a sample dress. It finally arrives and you anxiously try it on. Suddenly, your dreams are dashed as you realize… Continue Reading
The holidays are a popular time to get engaged and you may be one of the brides who have started looking for the perfect gown. Fortunately for us here in Northern California, the weather is mild and that makes it… Continue Reading
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