Style Matters Greenville

Since January is the month for fresh starts, many individuals purge their closets of unwanted clothing and try on a new look for a new year. This month also offers the opportunity to stock up on great wardrobe basics at deep discounts.  Jackets rank high on the list of clothing must haves because of their [...]

Each new year offers possibilities for change. Many take the age old adage “out with the old and in with the new” very seriously by stepping onto treadmills, loading up on fruits and veggies, and discarding their cigarettes. In fact, the month of January takes its name from Janus, the Roman God associated with doorways [...]

Each year Santa travels from the North Pole to make children all over the globe happy. Although Santa likes to hang out in relaxed jeans and his favorite hoodie, he wouldn’t dream of carrying out his critical mission in anything but his special red suit. Believe it or not, Santa’s talents extend beyond toy making [...]

Some folks buy all their holiday gifts and wrap them by Thanksgiving weekend. Others wait until the spirit moves them to tackle Santa’s wish lists. Since I fall into the latter category, I appreciate reading other blogs that feature holiday gift ideas. I count on bloggers to give me great ideas and inspire me to [...]

Fashion masterminds like Andre Couregges, Calvin Klein and Helmut Lang, exemplify the concept of minimalism in their designs. Fashion educator, Moncia Murgia, describes minimalism as “removing the superfluous”, and cites multiple reasons for her personal attraction to minimalist fashion.  In her opinion, streamlined designs enhance a wardrobe’s versatility and functionality. Pared down looks in a [...]

A women’s almost constant companion is her purse.  It holds her treasured valuables and expresses her unique personal style. Most women keep their antennae up for the perfect bag that blends both form and function.  Every gal lucky enough to have found such a celestial item can attest to the fact that a good purse [...]

Although “All that glitters is not gold”, sparkling elements illuminate those who wear them. This fall, designers have taken a shine to sequins and beads, and they appear prominently on clothing and footwear. Belk’s Vice President of Trend Merchandising and Fashion Direction, Arlene Goldstein, coined the phrase “glitz before six” to describe the phenomenon of [...]

Hats off to all the mothers in the world for insisting their children wear head gear in the hot sun.  Medical professionals and skin care specialists alike advise that lathering up with sunscreen of at least SPF 30 and wearing a hat are two ways of cutting the risk of skin cancer and premature aging of [...]

The bargain shopping gene pulses through my blood, and I have spent years cultivating this innate ability of finding style for a song. The huntress in me emerges as soon as I step into any store and begin the prowl for deep discounts. My systematic approach starts with a walk through of the store to get a [...]

You know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men.  I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon back on June 9 that I intended to blog about much earlier, but life got in the way. That day stood out for several reasons. I sipped Mimosas, listened to live jazz and feasted on brunch [...]