Unionville’s Preston Konrad makes more than good on TLC show

‘Style By Jury’ shows women how to find the best version of themselves By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times So, it turns out that I am not the only fashion “expert” around these parts. Native Unionville resident Preston Konrad, host of TLC’s new show “Style by Jury,” has a little bit of street cred. I mean, that is if you think being the Style Director for American Eagle...

NYC Fashion Week: just as magical as you’d think

My first time won’t be my last time at legendary fashion event “Every year the women of New York leave the past behind and look forward to the future…this is known as Fashion Week”~ Carrie Bradshaw, Sex & The City By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times And, this year, I got to attend my first show: Katie Ermilio! See pics below. It was every bit as magical an experience as...

How fashion can shape your home decor

Your home can — and should — reflect your sense of style By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times that you dress yourself. In fact, a soon to be released documentary entitled “Interior Motives” focuses on exactly this concept. Click here for the trailer: http://www.entrypictures.com/ Looks interesting, right? Can’t wait to check it out. In the meantime, we are in the process of converting...

This or that: Find those fabulous looks for less

You can enjoy high style without running up a big bill By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I am a huge fan of Barney’s Department Store creative genius, Simon Doonan, and his exquisite fashion sense; HOWEVER, his “Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Every Fashion Girl” via PopSugar (http://bit.ly/1FcR4sR) was a little out of my price range. I decided to take his recommendations and make them feasible...

You have questions, I have answers. Some, anyway…

A few questions and my thoughts on a few fashion issues By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I often get frantic text messages from my friends asking for fashion advice. I am by no means an expert, I’m just opinionated, bossy and brutally honest. I guess that counts for something though, right? Anyway, in this upcoming busy season of high school reunions, fall weddings and holiday parties,...

A ‘marked’ change in thinking about tattoos

Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love my new ink By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Ummmm, sit down, friends. I need to confess a little something. Remember how I wrote about tattoos (not once, but TWICE) and how I never much cared for them? Well…………………………………. I had a lunchtime margarita (OK, two, but who’s counting?) during a weekend trip to NYC with my besties...

The power of red…lipstick

By going bold, you send a strong message By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times The other day, I found an article on the Facebook page of Houppette (my favorite cosmetic boutique that I have written about many times) about the power of a good, red lipstick. The author, from the blog Hello Giggles ( http://bit.ly/1ytjhxs), wrote about her friend’s challenge of wearing red lipstick every day for...

Vacation: fitting it all in one carry-on

Here’s my list for making a week away with one bag work By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I’ve written about my ability to pack for a week of vacation in a carry-on bag (incredulous, right?) in previous articles.  My family is gearing up for a cross-country flight to California and I could not be more excited!  My husband is adamant that each of us will be fitting a suitcase in the...

Have a fun and fabulous Fourth!

Fashion, food and fireworks make Independence Day one of my favorite holidays By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times How can it be time for the 4th of July?  With school ending so late, it seems as if half of the summer is finished before it has begun! Celebrating Independence Day has always been one of my favorite holidays.  Growing up, we attended our town festivities that included a bike decorating...

Ralph Lauren crashes and burns with US olympic togs

America owned by pretty much every other country when it comes to Olympic fashion By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Olympic…fashion??? Yikes. I want to know who spiked Ralph’s coffee the morning he sketched this one. I don’t want to sound un-patriotic, but this looks like one zipper-less, stretch denim jegging away from a QVC “Today’s Special Value.”  And, rumor has it the cardigan...