This is part two of my three-part series on makeup basics. The first article is here & covers skincare. Here is the email that started it all: Being a guy I don’t usually wear makeup, but on occasion when going out I’ll throw some mascara on and maybe some nail polish. I like to be […]
This article was suggested to me by the inimitable Mary Bee, who I met in San Francisco (after many missed encounters at Burning Man) & then proceeded to sit with her in the sun & drink pomegranate cocktails. I have never been a big drinker, which always perplexes people. I drink for the taste & […]
Shoes by Louboutin. I recently received this email & thought it was a topic that needed covering. I have imparted what I know, but if you have any additional tips, please feel free to let me know via the comments! Wandering around the city on my lunch break today, I noticed that many girls seemed […]
I recently had an email from a woman who is nearing 60 years old. She is in incredible shape (I should know, I saw the photos) & has great style but is caught in the trap of getting older & being unsure what to do about it. She has thought about getting cosmetic surgery, but […]
The first step is to get excited about the prospect of your tea party! (Some books that may aid this process are “Let’s Have A Tea Party” by Emilie Barnes & “I’m A Little Teapot” by Iza Trapani.) Guest list In these days of debauchery, you might find it tough to think of people who […]
I just want to gloat about my stylish readers for a second. This is all very shrouded in secrecy — they didn’t want me to give out any details about them. I guess in case they get mobbed in the street by hoards of eager fans! Anyway, they make a great couple. This is how […]
Another article for the boys! I get the impression this is a pretty common problem… It’s summer and I want to wear shorts, but only feel stylish in pants. Is there any way around this dilemma? Of course! There is a way around EVERY dilemma! You should have more faith than that! In the olden […]
In my opinion, winter is the most exciting time to be in the Northern hemisphere. Unfortunately, I left London on the 12th of October to begin my new life in Melbourne, Australia — which is, very distinctly, south of the equator. (It is regularly hitting 40 degrees celsius here — that’s 104 degrees fahrenheit to […]
Trust me when I say I do a LOT of reading on fashion. I often open Google Reader in the morning & read hundreds (!) of articles before having my vitamins. I am devoted to you, see? Anyway, of course with the dawn of a new year, there is a lot of babble about what’s […]
Buying sunglasses can be a thrill or a trial. The most important part of buying sunglasses is knowing your face shape (you can find yours out by reading my instructions here). Different frames suit different faces. Here’s what works: Oval face: Just like with choosing a haircut, an oval face is the (ahem) “ideal”, meaning […]
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