The Oscars 2024 – Red Carpet Recap
Remember last years blah champagne colored carpet? I’m pretty sure that person got fired and they brought back the appropriately appointed RED carpet. But this year it seemed like color was missing. There were metallics, some very pale pastels and lots of black, as well as some odd sculptural designs and an obscure nod to…
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Life is like…a pie chart.
When I got to middle school I was super excited at the opportunity to join a sports team. I don’t know if I had any understanding of why at that particular time, it just felt like the majority move, and like most teenagers my mission was to fit in, quietly, and not stand out. I’m…
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The 2024 Emmys Red Carpet Review
Somebody got the memo. In my last blog post I lamented about the lack of any drama or style with regard to the dresses and to the hair and makeup. This time, for the Emmys red carpet, the celebrities said “Bring it” , and their stylists said: Check Out The Side Of My Boob But…
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The Awkward Globes
Similar to Eagles football fans, I had mixed expectations for the comeback of The Golden Globes. After viewing the “new and improved” Golden Globes award show (goodbye Hollywood Foreign Press and hello Golden Globes Journalists), the show fell flat on its face, with host Jo Koy doing a lot of the falling. I used to…
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It’s Me, Hi, I’m The Problem It’s Me
Heading to a concert this summer but prefer to shop your own closet? Read on for some looks for inspiration and ideas!
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The “Beige” Carpet Rundown
The Beige Carpet felt a little boring this year but there were several trends running strong.
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Golden Globes Red Carpet Confusion
Recapping all the fashion on the red carpet for the 2023 Golden Globes.
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Red Carpet Rundown – The Emmys 2022
Emmys 2022 Red Carpet Review…Tulle, trains and some totally interesting choices.
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Running a Marathon While Holding Your Breath
How sending a child off to college can coincide with a wardrobe identity crisis.
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May- Hem
May is crazy. Let’s at least simplify shopping for dresses for all the upcoming events.
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Red Carpet Review
It has been an eternity since I had the opportunity to give you a recap and personal review of The Red Carpet. If you haven’t read one of my posts before please keep in mind that this is just a fun review and not meant to upset anyone or induce anyone getting up from their…
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Scorched Earth
Every wanted to take a lighter to you entire closet? I got you. I’ve been there. I am there.
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Emptying the Nest
If you see me crying and buying up lots of home decor at TJ Maxx this year this is why.
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Behind The Curtain.
People love reality shows or a good look at anything behind the scenes, but how close do we really want to look? Are we prepared for what we may not want to see? I freaking love Hallmark channel movies. This is new for me and a crush that deepened into a serious relationship over quarantine.…
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This is the Land of Confusion
Definition of twenty-twenty hindsight: (via Merriam Webster Dictionary) The full knowledge and complete understanding that one has about an event only after it has happened. Example :With 20/20 hindsight we now see where our strategy went wrong. Think of an animal that is usually considered harmless, something common like a dog. Most of the time…
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Hit Pause, Then Hit Play…Whenever You Are Ready.
I think we can all relate to this sign above right now.I took this photo above in January on the way to a Flyers game. I remember how I thought it was so funny at the time but little did I know this picture would completely describe the world we are in right now, where…
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SAG Awards – Red Carpet Rundown
I’m a bit late for this recap because I had to take time yesterday to recover from the Brad and Jenn thing. If you don’t know what thing I mean than you wouldn’t care if I explained it but just let the rest of us live in our early 2000’s fantasy world where Friends is…
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Golden Globes Rundown -hits, misses and just straight up confused.
I love watching the red carpet during awards show season. There is so much going on behind every fashion choice because of one word. Money. Remember, these awards are flattering to the nominees and an honor for the winner, but make no mistake this is all about marketing. Image of an actor is often very…
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The Gift List
Over the years of working in closets and with clothes there are a few items that I have tried and trusted and go to time and time again. Some are weird…sulfur on your face (trust me) and some our way expensive (cashmere travel wrap). But these are the things I recommend to all my clients…
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Weight A Minute…
Nope that’s not a spelling error. It’s a reference to my weight and how annoyed I am with it. You know how most people think they look worse than they actually do? In this particular case I had got dressed in my favorite black jumpsuit for a family wedding. I looked in the mirror before…
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Hung Up On Hangers?
Here’s your go-to guide Almost after every client visit I recommend investing in good hangers to take care of your clothes. Having matching hangers is visual serenity and makes your closet feel like your own personal boutique, however, there is not a one type fits all solution if you really want to take care of…
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Shopping 911 Call
Have you ever had an occasion sort of sneak up on you? It’s in the back of your mind and then suddenly you realize what Month it is and then your event is this weekend…and you have nothing to wear? Maybe your are busy or maybe, you are like Erin, who would rather go the…
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Red Carpet Rundown for the Oscars 2019
The power of pink… From blush to berry and all kinds of shades in between, this was the color that dominated on the red carpet last night, worn by a range of ages and even including one very manly man. Another huge trend was volume…at the hips, at the shoulders at the back, dresses were…
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Golden Globes 2019 Red Carpet Review
While it was quite different from last year’s Blackout On The Red Carpet , I can’t exactly say I was blown away by what is usually one of the most fun nights for fashion on the red carpet during awards season. Maybe my expectations were too high or maybe I’m just getting old and grumpy, but my overall…
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Back to School & What to Wear
Keep organized with a day by day description of outfit inspiration.
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THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE
I’ve done hours of research so you don’t have to…here’s a list of closet classics you won’t regret!
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Positive Affirmations from a Pessimist – yes, I’m serious.
This is a long one but I swear it’s worth it – grab a coffee, glass of wine, or a can of my favorite, La Croix – even thought I can’t even properly prounouce it.
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The 2 Most Important Items To Have In Your Closet Are…
Put these 2 items in your closet RIGHT NOW!
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ATHLETA Camo Top 3 Ways
Please join me tomorrow when I host an invite only Shop and Style Event at Athleta in the Glen Eagle Shopping Center in Glen Mills, PA. I’ll be there to help you mix and match your favorite Athleta pieces back into your wardrobe for maximum versatility! To get your exclusive Friends and Family 25% sale…
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Bows, Bridal, Bling and the Bold – The Oscars Red Carpet Review 2018
Ladies and Gents we may have to change the red carpet to black…because it’s dead. The red carpet has we once knew it has forever changed. It was flat-out painful watching the E Network as you could literally see the stars dancing past Ryan. The rest of the crew tried to fill in with painfully awkward…
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Bathing Suit Blues
Bathing Suits are not something I like to shop for, buy or wear. Here’s some to definitely stay away from, plus some coverups so you can stay happily covered up.
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Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale Picks – End of Year 2017
Didn’t get what you want for Christmas? Don’t get made, get shopping. Best bets for the deepest discounts? Here’s the best categories to shop. Cashmere – It may sound boring but make sure you have the basics covered – black, camel, navy, cream – these are the foundation pieces that will act as building blocks…
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My Dirty Little Christmas Secret.
It is exactly one week to Christmas and all I feel is annoyed. If Christmas carolers came to my door right now I would probably get arrested for aggravated assault. I’m sick of asking everyone “ARE YOU READY FOR CHRISTMAS ” and of everyone asking me the same. “AM I READY?” Ready for what? A nuclear…
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Tis The Season of the Seinfeld Puffy Shirt
A.K.A. how an early 90’s joke became fall fashion 2017’s biggest hit.
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Majoring in Mom
Did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up? Do you even know now as an adult? I’m still working on it but one of my best friends has always known what she wanted, it just wasn’t available as an actual paper degree. I was lucky to find a very…
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It’s Back to School Time and it’s Back to the Emmy’s…let’s grade the red carpet looks.
Who made the honor roll and who needs to be tutored?
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Shop The Look – NYC to Newport
Find the perfect pieces to mix and match in my exclusive shopping link!
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How to pack without a panic attack
Let’s just come right out and say it…packing sucks. We usually go in with a good attitude, especially when it’s for a vacation as opposed to a business trip. But here’s the problem…by the time you set out to pack up your own suitcase you have probably suffered through at least 5 of the scenarios…
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August – It’s like a month of Sundays
How to enjoy August without crying and stressing over September.
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Boutiquephobia
Feel like a geek when you enter a boutique? Don’t worry, I got your back.
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Bette, The Beautiful Bright Red Car
Yesterday was one of those days. You know the kind where you are shaving armpits over the sink, after you are dressed, because you catch a glimpse of your five o’clock shadow you got going on after you are already dressed in something sleeveless and ready to run out the door. Just keepin’ it classy.…
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Shop and Support – This Thursday
March was Brain Injury Awareness Month, but I want to bring attention to it in April. Why? Because when someone suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) it doesn’t go away, ever. Month after month, year after year, the sufferer may look healed, or may look like nothing ever happened. But just because they…
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Spring, The Ugly Stepsister of the Seasons
“Oh my gosh I am so excited to go shopping for spring clothes!!” – said no one ever. Poor Spring, it’s one of the prettiest seasons and one of the most overlooked. Much like Thanksgiving is being wiped away by the rush to get to Christmas, Spring is being overlooked as buyers go straight to…
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Oscars 2017 – The Red Carpet Review
Let’s get right to it and take a look at the Wows and the What Were They Thinking… Please note – I’m also including looks from the Vanity Fair Oscar Party Red Carpet, which some celebs change outfits to attend. That’s a lot of work. Gold Rush This years red carpet was almost all gold.…
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When New Year’s Resolutions Intersect With A Mid-Life Crisis
Read on to find out what a wonky wheel on a grocery cart and a puppy dog have in common!
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Weekday Wardrobe
Sometimes it’s just easier when someone tells you what to do. I’m not talking about someone who tells you to go jump off a bridge or to go rob a bank, I’m talking about what to wear. This is why uniforms can be brilliant. It’s one less decision. If, like me, your brain feels like it’s…
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Sweater Savior
I want to bring to light a very serious topic…sweater abuse. There are thousands, even millions, that get abused every day. They end up suffering from holes, a rash of fuzz and severe dents in their shoulders. Sadly, most of these sweaters end up being left alone for months, suffering, until they are discarded into a…
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Running Away From Social Saturation
I think in a past life I was a turtle. I don’t like too move to fast, and I love the idea of going inside my shell to take a nap, shut out danger, or just because I’ve had enough. When asked what kind of animal they’d like to be most people usually reply with…
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Maddi’s Bag – Year 3
Imagine for just one minute that you have a child who has a traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress disorder. Imagine you have two other young children who need your time and attention. Imagine you are a wife, a sister, a daughter, an aunt and a friend to many people who you love…
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Closet Stalker
Have you ever been out at night, maybe in a car or walking your dog, and looked at the houses you are passing? Have you ever stared a little bit longer into the homes where the light is on and you can see inside the windows? I’m not talking about climbing into a tree and watching a…
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Fall(in)spiration
A good friend called me the other day and asked for some wardrobe advice. She was attending a work party that would be held outside on a country farm. So how do you create a look that is fall farm chic? My advice was to incorporate some essential fall pieces, as well as footwear that works…
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Your Closet Called…it asked for Fall!
Tomorrow is one of my favorite days because it is the annual Girls Shopping Day in Kennett Square, PA. You can get everything you need for fall, literally from head to toe at Ashely Austin, Chantilly Blue, Houpette and No.109. Oh and want some help from a personal shopper and stylist? Come find me! I’ll…
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Silence and Noise
If you’ve ever been to New York City you know what it feels like to experience that buzz. It’s this electrifying feeling of excitement and anticipation, as if your whole life could change based upon what may be just around the corner, literally and figuratively. There is a sense of the unknown that awakens our…
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Where’s Your Unicorn??
A long, long time ago, in a land that’s about 40 miles away, a young girl, (I’ll call her Suzie), was called into an emergency meeting at her mutual fund services job. It was right before Christmas , shortly after the tragedy of September 11th. At that meeting, Suzie, along with about 6 or 7 other…
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Shop The Closets – July Cleanout
SHOP THE CLOSETS Many times I find something not working for one client that I know would be perfect for another client or a friend. Check this page for updates on items from clients’ closets to see if there is anything you want to put into your own closet. You can email me directly at suzie@suziegaffney.com if…
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What to buy at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016 (all picks under $100)
I’m going to be honest and say I am not thrilled with what I have seen for Fall this year. Maybe it’s just because it is still in the heat of summer, or maybe it’s because fall colors can feel very blah. Whatever it is, my favorites in this sale aren’t anything groundbreaking, but they…
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Under $100 – Jacket and Shoe Picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
I am a huge believer in shopping local and supporting small businesses. That being said I don’t believe on hating on all of the big stores. They employee people too and it doesn’t make them evil just because they are big. However, some department type stores are better than others, and in my opinion Nordstrom…
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A Midsummer Night’s Bad Dream
Have you ever made a decision you were 100% positive about? One that you knew without hesitation was the correct choice? I’m not talking about choosing not to rob a bank over robbing a bank, or choosing the fastest checkout lane at the grocery store. I’m talking about something that was hard, something that was…
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The Summer Must Have Item Is…
You may have heard the saying that history has a tendency of repeating itself. For example; There was Brigitte Bardot in the 60s… then Cheryl Ladd 1970s, followed by Flashdance for the 80s, then Kelly Kapowski, resident cutie on Saved By The Bell brought us into the 90s. Oh and we can’t forget 1993, in…
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A Different Type of Client
Michelle is lovely, funny and complex. She has a lovely voice that sounds like a delicate whisper. She worries about the size of her arms in a sleeveless top and the size number on the tag of her clothes. She frets over finding the right makeup and how long it can take to grow out…
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Swimsuits – Here’s the best of the worst.
Although Mother Nature is clearly off her meds, one day it will be summer. And, no matter what your size and shape, it always feels really damn good to put your body into some form of water. Unless you are super confident, or an exhibitionist, chances are good you’re gonna need a swimsuit. A client of mine…
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Your Momma Is So Fly…
Being a mom is hard. Just the other night I had to answer some very serious questions from my 9 year-old son as I was tucking him into bed. These included, but were not limited to: Do soldiers go to heaven or hell if they kill someone during war? Do babies come out of their mom’s…
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Help – I’m Drowning!
“Women can have it all!” Who said that? And can I punch that person? What if we don’t want it all? What if we just want a little bit? I don’t need it all. I’m not good at all of it. Sometimes I want all of it to go away. Some days I don’t know…
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Don’t Fear the Flare
Mention flared denim and you will immediately get two distinct reactions. The first is “Sorry, not into that hippie look” and the second reaction is a look of love. I am in the latter camp and here’s why I want you to be too. First, let’s clear up a misconceptions. Flared jeans are not the…
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All about that Bach.
Certain activities are stereotyped to be able to be enjoyed only if you are wealthy or snobby. Sailing, polo, golf are just a few examples. You never really hear about a kid from the inner city getting his cricket bat stolen. And it’s not just sports that have this stigma. Areas like art and…
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The ONLY place to go for premium denim is….
I have a love/hate relationship with my jeans. They are like that loyal friend that you’ve had forever and will be honest with you no matter what. We need those kind of people in our lives but sometimes the truth is hard to hear. Jeans won’t let you get away with 5 or so extra…
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The Oscars Red Carpet Review
A quick disclaimer…. I said it last year and I’ll say it again, asking the media not to talk about their outfit is just stupid. I get it, you want people to focus on you and not your outfit. But here’s my issue – we know you are important, you wouldn’t be invited if…
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Spring Break – On the plane…What to wear
This morning I received a text from a friend asking what exactly is she supposed to wear when she’s flying out of somewhere cold but landing somewhere very warm. I threw aside my jealousy of her warm weather get away and told her not to worry. Just this week I helped a client get 1 entire…
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For The Love Of Ice
It’s cold, so cold that you feel like you smell it, or even taste it in the air. Your bones feel frigid and brittle. The sounds are loud and clear; blades on the ice, sticks tapping and pucks thumping. The kids are covered from head to toe, helmet to tightly laced skates. The parents are…
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Are You In A Rut?
Do you feel like you are stuck in a rut? I know I am and I also know I am the one keeping me in that rut. Yesterday for dinner I had a grilled cheese and a martini, followed by 3 sea salted chocolate covered caravels (Damn you Lisa for introducing me to those!!).…
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Pack it up, Pack it in!
How many of you are launching into House of Pain’s Jump Around song after reading that title? While the song got on my nerves in my 20s after the 50th or so drunk dude was bouncing up and down spilling his beer all over the bar, I have to admit that now I kinda like…
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The SAG Awards Review – who made you gag and who made your tongue wag.
I wasn’t feeling well last night so I missed the live feed of the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards. Known as the SAG Awards, this awards show is considered important in that the awards are given to actors by votes cast by their fellow actors. It’s also considered a playoff game of sorts for the Oscars,…
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