Style A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty, & Everything Glamour

Everything glamour begins with a decision. What kind of life do you want? What do you want in life? Even not bothering, just existing according to the status quo, is a choice. And what thrill is there in just being average?

Home should be where you live. Truly, completely live. It’s no coincidence that lifestyle is the merging of life and style. Make your home the foundation of your lifestyle.

1 A great fitting pair of jeans (preferably in a dark wash).
2 A roomy jersey or cashmere constructed top (a better alternative to a T-shirt, yet just as comfy).
3 A wrap or shift dress in cotton, jersey, or another knit (that can be thrown on as quickly and comfortably as a T-shirt).
4 A tote, hobo, or some other roomy bag.
5 Nude or bare lip gloss (for a finish even without makeup).
6 Rosy cheek tint.
7 An all-season wrap or cardigan (that fits in your tote in case you get chilly).
8 A head scarf (in case hair needs to

still don’t own a pair of sneakers. When I wear sneakers I become “cute.” I don’t want to be cute. I’d rather light myself on fire. Sneakers go against everything glamour. In my book, they should be limited to exercise.

Casual clothes typically encourage casual manners.

By playing it half casual, half tailored, your overall look comes off less buttoned-up but still professional.

It’s a person’s confidence that speaks volumes, from a presentation to a sales call. And few things are more stylish, bring out beauty, than confidence.

Don’t believe for a moment I subscribe to any notion that dressing for work or play means dull. Or even subdued, for that matter. Glamour has its place in these arenas of life, too. It just doesn’t have to come in high-octane form. It can show up as a simple accessory or other flourish appropriate to the affairs du jour. But when it comes to the office, think chic instead of glitz. When it comes to a day off, go effortlessly haute instead of lazily scruffy.

you have to recycle a dress for more than one event, try not to wear it among the same “audience,” and accessorize it differently each time.

Ditching our daily uniforms for something special is more than just abiding by the dress code for the event. It’s a matter of respect for your host and your fellow guests. If someone goes through all the effort of throwing a party and you show up looking utterly casual, you’re basically declaring to the host and the world that you don’t really care so much about the occasion or them.