Earlier this week I visited two of my favorite boutiques in town, J.T. Posh and Summerbird. I wanted to find some interesting pieces that I was not going to see anywhere else, and I knew I wanted pieces that I could wear forever. Both located in the Dilworth Neighborhood, amongst  a sea of retail establishments, these two boutiques stand out for me as the best in Consignment.  The first store I visited was Summerbird, owned by Cindy Siesel. Housing an array of clothes that are equally fashionable and classic, yet distinct in style, Summerbird caters to women of all ages, from all walks of life. What I love most about Summerbird  is that...

I could not be happier for I have been waiting for this day to arrive in Charlotte for the last five years. This Thursday, November 14th, Global-Retailer, H&M opens their first of two locations at Northlake Mall. The store will feature all of H&M’s lines, including men, woman, children, plus-size, maternity, as well as lingerie and accessories in their lovely 25,600 square feet new location. Soon following will be their second opening at Carolina Place Mall at 17,000 square feet. Since H&M opened its first store on New York’s Fifth Avenue thirteen years ago, the U.S. has been one of the retailer’s most important markets. With...

On a beautiful Monday morning in mid June, the creative team of Scott S Clinton, Kymm McLean ,model Alexandra Szeszko of Evolution Talent Agency  and myself joined forces to create some magic at BlackBox Studios. I had the chance to work with Alex a couple of times and I could think of no one else that I wanted to introduce to Scott and Kymm. This shoot is a preview of Fall Ready-to-Wear 2013.   This slideshow requires JavaScript. TweetPrintMoreShare on...

Jeans or Swimsuits? Which one is the most dreadful for women , it’s a complete toss-up every year. I’ve heard grunts and even some very unpleasant words hurled at the piles of swimsuits on the dressing room floor. However every year our beloved magazines come out with some very helpful guides on how to purchase the right swimsuit for your body type. This year Self Magazine online was my winner for the easiest to read and understand , matching your body type to the most flattering styles of swimsuits on the market today. Below is a quick guide from their article, ” The Best Swimsuits for Your Body Type”. If you are...

Black and White, one of spring’s boldest trends, can be found in many collections this year.  Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Pamella Roland and Alice & Olivia are good examples, but no one did it more justice than Marc Jacobs. In the final parade of his Spring/Summer 2013 runway show, lines blurred into each other as the models paraded down the runway forming a pyramid. His silhouettes were mod, accessories linear and the color primarily black and white. In Calvin Klein’s collection, some white looks included slivers of black that were visually pleasing and flattering. Layering the black moire wave pattern over the white shift...

OXBLOOD ~  Dark, sultry, sometimes even moody, the rich, luxurious hue should make its way into your fall wardrobe. Whether you incorporate the color via shoes, handbags or attire, make sure you do. Easily worn by brunettes, this bold, yet classic color can be your best friend. Think it might be too strong for you, tone it down with grey or camel. For those of you that are obsessed with the color, the monochromatic look this fall is very welcome, it’s strong, bold and  commands attention. And let’s not refer to it as burgundy or wine, even though derived from that hue, Oxblood is the long lost relative that makes it’s way back into the...

ANKLE BOOTS: These boots happen to be the most popular right now since they are one of the most versatile. They look great with pants, shorts, skirts and dresses. The pointed-toe ankle boot has all the polish of a pump but a whole lot more attitude! The higher heeled ankle boot looks great with pencil skirts or dresses. Wear the wedge ankle boot to run around town in a pair of leather shorts and oversized sweater. Love wearing skinny jeans or leggings, the flat ankle boot has that tough yet comfy look that we secretly love. Wearing a dressier high-heeled ankle boot should fit closely around the ankle, but the flat one can be wide and gape...

Join Styled Now’s Linda Martinez on NBC’s Charlotte Today as she shares with host Colleen Odegaard in the segment “Wear This, Not That.”   https://stylednow.com/videos/CT/CT_2012WearThisNotThat_02-20-12.mp4 TweetPrintMoreShare on...