Can you blog your way to a better look?

Fashion bloggers can help you update your look By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I am the first to admit that my fashion inspiration is often pirated from my favorite bloggers.  I love to steal their style and transform it into my own personal look.  One of my favorites is Blair Eadie from “Atlantic Pacific”.  Check out her blog here:  http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com She is effortlessly...

The best and worst from the Golden Globes

The best and worst looks from the red carpet By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Golden Globes Post-Game Show: First, let me begin by giving a standing ovation to Tina and Amy.  I thought that they were HILARIOUS! And, extra props to YOU, Ms. Fey, for having some FAB-U-LOUS hair going on! Overall, I thought the dresses were lovely and although the whining about how “freeeeezing” everyone...

It is good to be green in 2013

It’s not about the environment, but the color: emerald is hot this year By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times ATTENTION: Emerald Green is the official “Color of the Year” according to the experts at Pantone, LLC.  And, apparently, they are the (self-proclaimed) authorities on this issue. Hey, I’m not going to argue.  I happen to agree that it is a pretty fantastic shade that looks...

So many things to be thankful for

Just a few of things I’m thinking of this Thanksgiving By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Can you believe that Thanksgiving is a mere 4 days away?  How quickly time flies!  Weren’t we just complaining about how hot it was this summer? I am thankful for so many things this November, though.  I thought I’d list a few for you… I am thankful that the election is O-V-E-R.  Whatever...

So, what’s wrong with a holiday wish list?

A girl can dream, right? Even as her husband shudders By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Do you remember as a kid when the huge JCPenney catalog would come in the mail right before Christmas? I can vividly recall meticulously paging through circling all of my “most wanted” toys to show to my parents. My kids would do the same thing with the Toys R Us flyers.  I would find pictures ripped...

Weather that storm in style

Tips to keep yourself occupied (or sane) during a major storm, for the fashion conscious By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times HAUTE TIPS IN A HURRICANE: Catch up on magazines.  Take note of the fashion commonalities.  Stare critically into your closet.  Rest and repeat. Purge.  Everything.  Closet, garage, junk drawer.  Bag it all up and put it in trashcans that will not be collected...

Don’t be a fashion terror

Halloween isn’t a good reason to get scary with fashion By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Halloween can be one VERY scary holiday.    Send article as PDF   

A change could do you good

Step outside of your comfort zone to refresh your look By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Are you in a style rut? I feel it.  And, it’s a dangerous thing.  The last time I felt this way, I cut the length of my hair from my shoulders to my chin (then cried for approximately six months, give or take). A stylish makeover need not be so dramatic…but, in order to feel refreshed, I do believe...

‘Making up’ my list of favorites

Kelly compiles her “must-have’ list of cosmetics By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I am a make-up junkie.  Lip-gloss, nail polish, under eye concealer….you name it, I’ve got it. Walking around a cosmetic store is a little slice of heaven. But, I also purchase a good deal of my products at the drugstore or supermarket. Here is a smattering of my favorites:  (in no particular...

Homecoming, then and now…

It’s all the same right? No? No!!! By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Homecoming Dance: Then & Now…. Kelly, Circa 1989-(wince) Hair: (huge) loaded with gel, glued together with a half of a bottle of Aqua Net.  Bangs teased, barrel curls. The bigger the better. Make-up: Approximately 7 layers of Maybelline Very Black mascara. Blue eyeliner. Black liner in the rim of the eyelid. ...