The NEW Capsule Wardrobe

"As consumers we have so much power to change the world by just being careful in what we buy." 

-Emma Watson

The Parisian woman made The Capsule Wardrobe famous. Droves of American women, in particular, fell in love with the idea of creating a small, chic, simple, quality wardrobe that could stand the test of time. The revolving door of cheap trends and unconscionable waste began to weigh heavy on many of us. Our closets seemed to take on lives of their own, as we hoarded more and more fast fashion. We couldn't help but look admiringly to our sensible French sisters for guidance. French women, especially La Parisienne, has a rich history of always being well turned out, at the height of chic, and yet never conspicuous. 

UPG BOOK RELEASE February 2022

I am happy to announce Pandemic Chic will now be ready for release February 2022. Due to the pandemic, the publication date was delayed. My sincere apologies! I've received so much positive correspondence in anticipation of the release. I truly look forward to getting this book out to my followers. Further details for purchase will be made closer to the release date. Merci beaucoup! 

Fashion Gluttony: The Environmental Sin du Jour

Photo by luanateutzi

"Gluttony: the over-indulgence and 
over-consumption of anything to the point of waste."

From magazines, to television, to movies, to social media and everything in between, we are bombarded with the corporate machines push to make us desire more of everything. We are constantly being sold, urged to consume beyond our needs, desires, health and morality. In the US, we are one of the world's biggest and most arrogant examples of excess and mass consumption. 

INTERVIEW: Laura Manara. The New Queen of Resort Wear Claims Her Throne.

Fashion designer Laura Manara.



What the international jet-set woman currently wants—is to look chic, timeless, sexy and carefree—all at the same time. She wants resort wear that can take her to and from many destinations. Laura Manara is among the first designers to finally meet those needs.

"Resort wear" originally sprang up in the 19th century when sunny, seaside resorts became common destinations for the upper classes throughout the winter season. During the 1920s and 1930s, monied socialites and film stars, who were often photographed and written about, made resort wear an absolute necessity.