by Miranda Valentine on February 23, 2010
While I’ve always been the go-to gal for style advice for my friends—and have provided many hours of outfit selection for those out of the state and country, over the phone and via Skype— it hadn’t occurred to me that others might like the chance to have a personal style guide help them to sort through their closet, get them back to basics, and provide suggestions for flattering, fabulous outfits they could actually afford.
So, at the suggestion of my dear friend Jocelyn, I am launching the personal style guide service, Get Gorgeous! with the aim of helping each and every woman find and refine her personal style, easily and affordably.
From a full closet overhaul to a simple personal online shopping errand (you’ve been looking for the perfect simple ballet flat for under $35, but can’t find one anywhere/you need the perfect shoe to go with your Mad Men inspired bridesmaid dress) Get Gorgeous! does it all.
Pricing ranges from $25 (a style shopping errand) — $100 (the whole overhaul enchilada). You can also give the gift of style, via a Gift of Style Certificate. If you live in Maine, you can bid for my services in the silent auction benefitting SASSMM at their 7th Annual Celebrity Gala and Silent Auction on March 20th. If not, you can email me: betterinfrench@gmail.com
A website and other hoopla may be coming, but for now, I wanted to extend this to my blog peeps, and see what you think. Thought/comments/suggestions appreciated!
XOXO
Miranda
by Miranda Valentine on February 17, 2010
As you can imagine, Valentine’s Day is one of my very favorite holidays. And, since I love any excuse to get dressed up—and I do mean any—I jumped at the chance to get gussied up for a V-Day dinner with my darling husband.
Pairing a thrifted raspberry shift with a green and gold belt worked like a charm, and I added texture with diamond patterned tights, and my new favorite oversized gold watch.
by Miranda Valentine on February 16, 2010
I have been in Long Beach for over three years now, and have not once made it to Free Friday at the Museum of Art here. It’s a pity, because I enjoyed what I found.
The basement level showcases works from homeless children transitioning into schools, and is tremendous. The ground floor features their most recent show (Sweet Subversive–California drawings) and the top houses their permanent collection, which was filled with a few abstract pieces I fell in love with.
Some artsy eye candy, from me to you. Happy belated Valentine’s Day.
by Miranda Valentine on February 9, 2010
Although I am hardly a blushing bride—I’ve been a resident of newlywed land with my lovely husband for over one year now—I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed with that particular brand of I. Need. It. NOW. known only to brides-to-be, when my screen was filled with this gorgeous dress from J Crew.
It’s simple chicness had me whimpering, but it wasn’t until I discovered that this dream of an Italian silk radzimir gown boasted pockets (pockets!) that I had to talk myself off an ever so slippery imaginary matrimonial ledge.
Bride to be or not, you too can moon and swoon over the simple, gorgeous wedding gown options J. Crew has to offer, here.
