As I watched the 2012 Golden Globe Awards, I admired the throwback to Hollywood elegance. Some of night’s best dressed moms opted for glamorous gowns and hair that complemented them. The celebrity stylists should be proud of their hard work. Hollywood’s moms inspired me to looks at my wardrobe and add some elegance to it. Arguably the best dress, Sofia Vergara and her curves satisfy the fashion-thirsty in Vera Wang. Tilda Swinton sets new precedent in this icy lilac dress by Canadian designer, Haider Ackermann. Kelly MacDonald in a cap-sleeved sequin gown by Lorena Sarbu. In Lanvin, Natalie Portman shines in a red and pink satin overlay gown reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.”…

From attending a few soirees with friends to covering events in the fashion and food world, I have been keeping myself quite busy. With Facebook photos and my obsession with posting them, I have to be conscience of what I am wearing. Giselle Phelps of Dallas station CW33 News did a great job covering this new phenomenon. You can see the story here. This story made me think that I may not be the only one concerned about her wardrobe. Here are some tips that might help you when getting ready to head out the door to the latest event that will make your pictures unique, but you are not necessarily breaking the…

If you’re looking for something special and a break from the usual routine of highlights and foils, then treat your hair to one of several new color techniques from Roberto Felisati Italian Hairstyle. BEFORE I was fortunate to have THE Roberto Felisati do my hair. He is truly an Italian artist, strong on the Italian. (He is learning English quickly though.) He recommended the Shatush, where hair is back-combed, and color (organic, yay!) is placed on the loose ends, resulting in a natural and impressive finish that prevents re-growth looking too obvious for longer. The process is one-of-a-kind. IN PROCESS The Shatush treatment was a quicker job altogether, with no foils…

Established by the Dominican monks shortly after 1221, Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella is one of the oldest pharmacies in the world. Starting out with cultivating and growing herbs which they needed to prepare medications, balms and creams for the monastery’s infirmary. Among the early creations were tonics reflecting the sensibility of the times: the imaginatively named “Vinegar of the Seven Thieves,” for example, was a popular remedy for women suffering from “fainting fits.” The vinegar is still available for those in need of a quick pick-me-up. Also available to Florentine ladies was a concoction designed to calm “hysterical women.” It, too, is still on the shelves, bearing the name…

Come see “What To Wear” on Saturday, November, 1 PM at West Elm in Mockingbird Station. Moderneve‘s Katie Anderson, Where Wear in the City‘s Allison & Courtney Edwards, Pretty in Pink‘s Molly Meetz and I will picking our favorite finds from Urban Outfitters, Francesca’s Collections, Movida, LOFT and Relativity Outdoors. Want a free fashion makeover and a fabulous gift bag? Like Mockingbird Station Facebook page, post a message or a picture of yourself in your favorite fall ensemble. They will select their two favorite fashionistas next week and prepare them to be pampered before the event Saturday. What are you waiting for? Get posting!