October 2011

The Sartorialist in the real world

Heed his fashion advice! Sort of.

The Sartorialist’s founder, Scott Schuman, has an amazing life. He seems to fly to Paris, London, New York and all over the rest of the world at a moment’s notice. The women and men that he photographs for the blog are trendsetters whose style is used to create fashion advertisements, magazine covers and outfit inspiration for stylish beings the world over.

It must be nice.

PIa Jacobsen: Part II

Know Your Body Type


Pia Jacobsen focuses on empowering women through helping them learn their own personal body types, as well as the fashion types that they are most comfortable. She stresses good grooming, diet, and exercising as ways to for women to take good care of themselves. In addition, Pia emphasizes that women should know their own body types and avoid the pitfalls that come with different body types. The four body types in no particular order are: hour glass shape, pear shape, pencil shape, and apple shape.

Each particular shape has its own strengths and weaknesses and the same outfits will not necessarily look good on people with different body types and figures. What looks great on Pia Jacobsen, for example, would not necessarily look all that fantastic on someone with Oprah’s body shape or even Kim Kardashian's body type.

Pia Jacobsen: Part I

Fall Fashion Night at the Bravern

Last night, I had the opportunity to hear noted fashionista and former head of the Nordstrom couture department Pia Jacobsen speak at Fall Fashion Night at the Bravern in Bellevue. In her short talk, I learned more fashion basics than I would ever glean from reading a majority of fashion magazines out there.

The author of Pia....me talked about the importance of individualizing your own style and of knowing what works for you. Pia’s basic message to women is fairly simple; know your body type and know your own personal style.

10 Free Costumes Using Your All-Black Outfit

Most people can come up with an all-black outfit in a pinch. I know I can do it a few ways, with short or long sleeves. If you’re invited to an early Halloween party and you don’t have anything to wear yet, or you just don’t have the money for a full costume this year, here are a few quick ideas for your all-black outfit that you can pull off in minutes.