Fashion News & Muse

an author read aloud of her essay, "do what you have to do," as submitted to and published by This I Believe, in their 2012 book "On Motherhood." approx 3 min 16 seconds, by kimann schultz

episode # 27 9/13/14 muses on berlin street style - or is the a lack thereof. having just been there & taken a small part in their version of nyc-founded fashion's night out, & having done my vacationer's fair share of cafe-based people watching, where the indy-area/US-ubiquitous black legging/jegging is the uniformly present wardrobe choice (despite color-saturated runway shows & magazines that insist color is everywhere & the lastest must-have), i am left to wonder: who is wearing what and when?

episode # 26 8/30/14 touches on my collection and term newly coined, "Mom Bling" definition? Mom Bling: any type of jewelry as gifted by a child to its feminine/maternal mentor/care-giver/loved one. nope, this does not include the unfortunate tokens (love + obligation – lack of time = unwearable trinket) given by well intended but taste-challenged/uncaring/late-running spouses/significant others. what's in your collection?

episode # 25 8/23/14 today’s episode is a story i am calling the liar, the witch & the wardrobe – what started out as the tale of a texas gal & her mega closet turns out to be a lesson in honesty, fame & misfortune, & as much dirty laundry as there were knockoff bags, baubles, brogues & rogues…& it ain’t over yet….when the muses of materialism catch wind of fame based on fortune, & when fakery works overtime to achieve those warholian 15 minutes, they will throw that schneicky back so fast that when it hits one in the face, it hits with the impact of a home run

episode # 23 8/9/15 is my back to school edition – musing on my daughter’s non-fashion statement fashion statement, how everything that is old is new again, & on the less is more concept, this time in terms of my latest fave in wearables, the “lagenlook”

episode # 22 7/26/14 is about the resurrection of 15-year old muslin curtains, doing something nice for no reason at all & the ez “green” decorating concept that is shopping your own house & breathing fun, frugal new life into old stuff

episode # 21 7/19/14 was recorded on the road & included an appearance by “regular guy” & an inaugural visit by “regular girl,” my fella and my fave tween in the universe. we chatted on their grass roots impressions on women’s style & happily the maths all added up with a few solid truisms that work for all: 1) the appearance/state of good health is key 2) don’t try too hard 3) feel free to express yourself

episode # 20 7/12/14 inspired by a NYTiimes piece on pricey, professionally done "selfie" photo shoots & the 4 million + christie's auctioning off of a condom-strewn bedscape, i revisit emperor's new clothes in art, where fools & their fortunes are parted in support of sky-high self-promotional mega-branding, which more & more i encounter even in casual visits. i ask, who wants to get to know whom, when instead one drone on & on & on about themself? why seek friendship when one can instead sell, sell sell?

episode # 20 7/12/14 inspired by a NYTiimes piece on pricey, professionally done "selfie" photo shoots & the 4 million + christie's auctioning off of a condom-strewn bedscape, i revisit emperor's new clothes in art, where fools & their fortunes are parted in support of sky-high self-promotional mega-branding, which more & more i encounter even in casual visits. i ask, who wants to get to know whom, when instead one drone on & on & on about themself? why seek friendship when one can instead sell, sell sell?

episode # 18 6/28/14 touches on truth in advertising & is based on a recent Business of Fashion OpEd. from lady gaga & a lavender versace handbag photo shoot to my local cvs not giving me my discount unless i actually ask for it, the truth is evidently NOT out there