Help I have 2 Different Cup Sizes!

I had no idea that you could purchase a bra that has 2 different cup sizes. It is actually more common than you think for a women to need a bra with different cup sizes. Fruit of the Loom has just the bra for this. This is really neat, you actually purchase each bra side separately, in the correct size, and they fit together. Please share this information with anyone you know who needs it.

Fashion Friday – 9 Ways to Wear Your Classic Black Pants

This is the very reason I created Achievable Fashion – If you have essential classic wardrobe pieces your closet will be your best friend. Take the time to build your Basic Classic Wardrobe, as outlined in our book Achievable Fashion and you will be able to create endless looks. Here are great ways to wear black pants, one pair of great fitting black pants can go a long, long, way! In fact that one pair of great fitting black pants will go much further than the 5 – 8 pairs in your closet that are not great fitting. Those 5 – 8 not so great fitting pairs of black pants stay in our closets and become part of the dressing aerobics, you know – pants on, pants off, pants on, pants off, sweat, frustration, “OMG, why do I have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear?” Help!!! Get our Achievable Fashion Book and build your Basic Classic Wardrobe. You will never pull your hair out over your closet again! This article from Red book, “9 unexpected ways to wear black pants” shows how far that one great pair of black pants will get you!

                                                             

Fashion Friday – Little Black Dress

When we say Little Black Dress does any image come to mind more than this image of Audrey Hepburn? The Little Black Dress (LBD) is a must in every woman’s closet and should be part of your Basic Classic Wardrobe.  The LBD is the #4 item in our book Achievable Fashion – Effortless Fashion for Real Women. Your LBD is so versatile you can wear it just about anywhere and for any occasion. Achievable Fashion is all about getting more out of your wardrobe with less. This article from Redbook “The Little Black Dress” by Samantha Schoengold

Beranbom shows great ways to wear you LBD. Proving once again, with great wardrobe staples, you will never Have A Closet Full of Clothes and Nothing to Wear!

We Love This Little Black Dress!

It is my job to share anything I find that will help Real Women on their fashion journey. I love this Dress by Avon, by the way, if you haven’t seen an Avon Book lately this ain’t your mama’s Avon! As if the LBD isn’t versatile enough , this is getting 5 dresses in one – need I say more.

Click on photo, click shop, search black dress.

Resize Your Pants Instantly – The Instant Button is Here!

 

 The Insta Btton Ok, you know one of our jobs at Achievable Fashion is to report anything that will us help Real Women with fashion,we sift through the nonsense and pull out what is useful. Here is something we LOVE. The instant button. Looking at this I am wondering where has this been for the last 41 years of my life. This is a button that you can use to either take away or add to the waist of your pants. I swear I think I can gain or lose 5lbs a day depending on how I breathe, forget about when I scarf down a dozen cider doughnuts. I think most of us go up and down 6 – 8lbs. (If you are one of the lucky ones that stays the same all the time, good for you, tune in tomorrow when we can help you, yes you hear sarcasm.) I know instead of looking for fixes in our waistline we should probably get a grip on our eating, but reality leans toward a life filled with ups and downs on the scale, so here is the answer – The Instant Button! This is the perfect time of year to have this too! So I say to all of you, and myself, who are trying to steer clear of the cider doughnuts, Doughnuts for All!

Trend Tuesday – Fur Is Here!

Fur is huge this season! I am surprised to say that real fur has made a huge comeback. We are seeing fur everywhere – trimmings on collars and hats along with vests, coats and much more. If you are not a fan of real fur there are many fake fur versions for you. Fur is a great way to fall / winterize your wardrobe. Grab anything with fur, a scarf , vest, sweater or coat and add it into your Basic Classic Wardrobe -off you go down Trendy Lane!

Fashion Friday – Annie Get Your Gun

Happy Labor Day weekend! If you are like me, you are thinking where did the summer go??? As usual I feel like it was just May. Time flying by, they say, is the number one sign of getting older. Here is a fun fall fashion look we saw on the Betsey Johnson Fall 2010 Runway! When I saw this look I immediately thought Annie Oakley and although I knew her name I did not know much else about her except that I probably should not have a shoot down with her. Searching for a picture of her I learned, not only was she a sure shot, but also an example of the true spirit of America. Click on her name to learn more!

Trend Tuesday – 3 Color Trend

Good morning. The aisles at Staples and Target are filled with parents and children searching for items on the dreaded school list. A Tell tale sign that the calendar is about to turn to September. I don’t know about you, but I feel like Memorial Day was yesterday. Oh well, as they say onward! Two great things about September and back to school are the promise of crisp days and flipping though fall fashion magazines to learn how we will be dressing. I am extremely excited this year, I have my Basic Classic Wardrobe down so updating my closet will be a cinch. I know real women are not ready for fall shopping yet but here are 3 colors we will be seeing when we journey to the mall this fall / winter 2010. Of coarse we will be showing you how to add these into your closet effortlessly – but for now enjoy the over the top Runway Versions.

Camel – Deep Red – Purple

Fashion Friday – Transition

Summer Clothes that transition to Fall

–          A Blazer- extend the life of your sleeveless summer tops, add a blazer.

–          A Scarf – Tuck a fun scarf into your bag so you are prepared to that fall wind.

–          A blouse – A cropped sleeve blouse provides a little coverage without overheating.

–          A Cardigan – Throw one right over your favorite Tee, this will save you from the Sept Chills

–          Corduroys – These pants can brighten any fall wardrobe.

–          A Dress –  A dress can be wore year round, add dark tights and boots for when the wind picks up

–          A Jacket – Pick a jacket with attitude to wear with everything, like a motorcycle Jacket, when its to warm for that winter jacket

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Trend Tuesday – Fall Colors!

I know its hard to believe, but the back to school shopping has begun, thus our fall trend 2010 forecasting must begin. The fashion world, along with all the fashion experts, have done this months , perhaps a year or two ago. For all us real women who are holding on to every last summer day with our families and friends we are still in denial that fall is just a quick turn around the corner. I along with
every other real women in the world could care less about fall trends until mid September. Here are the fall colors we will be seeing. – The Pantone Fashion Color Report for Fall 2010.

These 10 Colors vary from subtle to vivid, giving every woman something to choose from.
Visit nest Tuesday when I show you these colors on the Runways!

Exotic Purple Orchid – Magic and vibrant leaning to fuchsia.
Chocolate Truffle – Rich brown with plum undertones.
Woodbine – New neutral green.
Lagoon – This season’s turquoise.
Lipstick Red – A deep, dramatic, sensual red.
Golden Glow – An earthy shade of yellow.
Living Coral – A tropical refreshing color.
Endive – A fresh yellow-green.
Oyster Gray – A classic neutral, lighter than the traditional gray.
Rose Dust – A flattering beige, ethereal and romantic this color can span the seasons.

*Colors are not an exact match….see report for color details

Fashion Friday – REALLY?

Really????

I don’t need proof that Achievable Fashion is much needed, but it’s always nice when I come across something that really confirms that what I am doing is Spot On. First, as always, let me admit that I am not a fashion expert and most likely never will be. My only mission is to make fashion Effortless for Real Women. In fact when I forecast the fall 2010 trends you will see I make things very simple – I show you what is going on in fashion – and how to adapt it into your Classic Wardrobe. – (The Achievable Fashion Basic Classic Wardrobe) Sort of a Fashion for dummies if you will, What I do know about fashion is that I need to get dressed every day and I would like to not only look good, but also look like I have a clue of what’s going on in the fashion world – oh, and I don’t want to spend hours in my closet. Here are some looks I came across while doing my fall 2010 fashion trend research. These looks confirm my theory that there needs to be a bridge built between the runways and the closets of Real Women! (Achievable Fashion !)- I have only one question? “Do any of these looks really work for Real Women?”
See you soon!