Back in the day, jeans used to come in one color: blue.
Of course, that was when they also came in just one style (trousers), were worn by one demographic (miners), and cost one measly dollar per pair.
But just as the garment has infiltrated the globe in the intervening century to fit any style and budget, so too have the colors expanded to span the entire spectrum.
In addition to every imaginable shade of blue, jeans now come in red, magenta, canary yellow, white, lime green, violet, and — well, you get …

When I’m packing for a trip, whether it be an extended visit abroad, a week at the beach, or just a short weekend away, it requires all my patience and available powers of prediction.  What to bring?  What to leave?  What to wear during travel?  To the beach?  To dinner?  To a show?
Exhausting.
Here are some tips for fashionable flight wear, trendy travel gear, and smart packing:
For fashionistas in flight, dressing smartly is a must.  Sweatpants be gone!  Replace your saggy bottoms with a pair of boyfriend jeans, a comfortable and …

It’s a situation that has been repeated time after time.
I get dressed up for dinner out, a day of shopping, a cocktail party, or just because I feel like it. For such occasions — when I want to exude elegance and polish without looking like I tried too hard — I always turn to my favorite standby. It’s a dress that does it all, trimming ten pounds off my frame and making me look chic, classy, and effortlessly stylish. It never goes out of fashion, is appropriate for any occasion, …

Summer’s most important accessory is sparkling in just about every shade this season.  While black and brown are still your classic go-to’s, the real fashionistas are making serious statements in vibrant hues like Cotton Candy and Bilberry Violet (no, we’re not talking smoothies).
Sunglasses have become a serious summertime staple — after all, what else would you pair with your new sundress and sandals?  Just like the rest of your summer wardrobe, your new shades should embrace color and exude a little personal flair.
Whether your eyewear icon is Mariah Carey (shades …

Feel your pocketbook a little light during this economic craziness? Don’t let that hold you back from hitting the streets in search of the perfect mod dress and vintage flats for the summer or that classic clutch that adds cred to your style sense and sets you apart from the crowd.
Maybe you’re tired of showing up to Hothouse and finding that a recent acquaintance looks hotter in your slinky mini-dress than you do. Pittsburgh’s a small city after all and it’s hard to stand out as a fashionista when you’re …