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styletease colorful trench coats April 10, 2012
by Karen Buscemi

Ditch the Beige Trench Coat for Something More Colorful this Season

Trench coats are practical, there is no doubt. But that doesn’t mean they have to look practical. This spring, gravitate toward a brighter cover-up that will protect your clothing and your mood from the rain. I own multiple trench coats, and this is one of my favorites. A vintage Burberry that I wear without the [...] 

easter brunch April 8, 2012
by Karen Buscemi

A Simple, Elegant Easter Brunch

The older I get, the more I enjoy gatherings that center around meals I prepare. There was a time not all that long ago that a brunch at my home would consist of bagels and cream cheese served on paper plates with a half gallon of  orange juice. But through a little trial and error, [...] 

sleeveless blazers April 6, 2012
by Karen Buscemi

How to Rock a Sleeveless Blazer

When I first heard the term “sleeveless jacket”, I winced, wishing the Great Namers of Fashion would stop over-thinking things and just call the trend what it really is: a new take on the vest.  Then I thought about how much deeper my wrinkles were getting by said wincing and let go of the ridiculousness, [...] 

style tease_going green on my eyes March 27, 2012
by Karen Buscemi

Retro Makeup Inspired by Miranda Kerr and Jessica Pare

Between Miranda Kerr’s sweet yet sexy fashion editorial, “Flirty Fifties,” in April’s Harper’s Bazaar (middle photo) and watching the new Mrs. Don Draper a.k.a. Jessica Pare (bottom photo) do her rendition of Zou Bisou Bisou during the season premiere of Mad Men, I was inspired to go a little retro with my hair and makeup [...] 

A case of jewelry from Chi-Chi and the Greek. March 24, 2012
by Karen Buscemi

Review: Bloomfield Hills Vintage Apparel & Jewelry Show

If you’re a vintage worshiper, the annual Bloomfield Hills Vintage Apparel & Jewelry Show (held at Birmingham Unitarian Church in Bloomfield Hills) is not to be missed. For a $5 entrance fee, you get about two dozen dealers, mostly from Detroit and Chicago, who bring their very best wares – and are willing to negotiate. [...] 

bird print trend from H&M March 23, 2012
by Karen Buscemi

Catching Avian Fever (the fashion trend not the flu)

Avian – or bird – prints fluttered their way onto the Spring 2012 runways, adding a fresh approach to the mix of prints already swirling around every boutique in town. I was immediately hooked and went off in search of an avian-print blouse. Fortunately for all who are loving this trend, the options are plentiful [...] 

flatforms 2012 March 18, 2012
by Karen Buscemi

Flatforms Are Back for Spring (thank you, Universe!)

If you’ve been following my blog since it was housed on Blogger.com, you’re already well aware of my undying love for flatforms. I spent Spring 2011, happily shopping for and strutting around in all styles of flatforms, my life seemingly filled with pure shoe bliss. And then fall arrived and the proverbial rug was pulled [...] 

karen buscemi_casual shoesday 2_15_12 February 15, 2012
by Karen Buscemi

My Version of Casual May Be Your Version of Formal (and that’s OK)

If we bumped into each other on the street and you asked me, “Karen, how do you think I should dress?” My first response would be, “However you wish to best represent yourself.” What does that mean? It’s simple, really. Before I would discuss actual clothing options with you: A-line skirt vs. pencil skirt, wide-leg [...] 

HalleBerry January 8, 2012
by Karen Buscemi

Black Tie Calls for a Long Dress (Our society depends on it!)

This is my black-tie manifesto: Our society can’t afford another opportunity to downgrade our attire. Ergo, wear a long dress to black-tie events. Why is this important to me when there are so many tragic things happening in the world? Simply put, A) This is the industry in which I work, and B) This topic [...] 

karen buscemi jeffrey campbell eloise platform January 2, 2012
by Karen Buscemi

Fab Flats of the Day: Jeffrey Campbell Eloise Platforms

Thank God for Jeffrey Campbell. While many designers jumped and rolled off the flatform train the minute Spring 2010 whizzed by, good ol’ Jeffrey keeps churning them out, giving me a plethora of options for chic, comfy footwear. The platforms at right are the latest addition to my flatform collection: Jeffrey Campbell’s Eloise. A quick [...]