Winter has arrived in New England and that means it’s time to get cozy. I discovered my loungewear needed a little updating, so I decided to rediscover Victoria’s Secret (which was an obsession brand for me when I was a…
Holiday Party Look: Teal Midi Dress
The abundance of Christmas decorations and Christmas made-for-tv movies being forced upon me reminds me that holiday season is here. It has inspired me to try out some new party looks for the massive (if 1 or 2 is considered massive)…
Recipe for the Perfect Thanksgiving Outfit
Thanksgiving is all about food and family… so it can be easy to forget about fashion. But I have to recipe for the perfect Thanksgiving outfit so you can cook, entertain, and still look fabulous (how good you feel may…
Modern Retro Identity Crisis
Sometimes, in life, a path is clear… you know exactly where you are going and how to get there (well, I hear that happens to some people). For me, I’ve always struggled with what path to take. It always seems…
Everyday Starlet 2014 Holiday Gift Guide
With gift giving (and receiving) season upon us I decided to create my first Everyday Starlet Holiday Gift Guide. So here are some ideas for the special people in your life…
OOTD Mauve and Boots for Fall
Mauve has always been a tricky color for me to wear… due to my platinum hair and skin-so-pale-you-can-see-my-spleen, I can look washed out very easily. But I fell in love with this blouse and became determined to make it work. I…
Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl Halloween Costume
As a Starlet and a Comedian, the film Funny Girl has a special place in my heart. It’s a biopic of one of comedy’s most legendary sketch comedians, Fanny Brice…. played by legendary diva Barbra Streisand. Since Fanny’s birthday is…
My Future Fashion and Beauty Trends Predictions
The 90s are back. A part of me is excited that the trends and styles of my coming-of-age decade is returning, but a part of me is afraid that society can’t handle a revamp of the “fanny pack.” I normally…
Starlet Closet: Organizing
This is the final week of our Starlet Closet project (here are Week 1, Week 2, and Week 3 if you’d like to start from scratch). Last week we went shopping. So this week we focus on how to organize…
Outfit Inspired by Marilyn Monroe in Denim
Denim is not usually a Starlet’s first fashion choice. However, when worn fitted, cuffed and with a classic white shirt it can be a chic casual choice. No one rocked denim like Marilyn Monroe. So I grabbed my jean by…
DIY Chain Accent Pin inspired by Rita Hayworth in Cover Girl
I love recreating looks for my favorite Old Hollywood films. So when I saw Rita Hayworth’s pink suit in Cover Girl, I immediately tried to figure out how to make a pin on chain similar to the one she wears. …
OOTD: Inspired by Rita Hayworth in Cover Girl
One of my favorite films is Cover Girl with Gene Kelly and Rita Hayworth. I love the dancing, the love story, and, of course, the fashion. If you love 1940s style fashion, this is the film for you. In one…
