Rachael Shayne
Rachel Shayne is Women's Magazine's former fashion columnist.
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The Lean Jean Machine
July 3, 2009 by Rachael Shayne
Filed under Fashion
Three insider tips on how to pick the perfect jeans.
Common Threads in five
July 3, 2009 by Rachael Shayne
Filed under Shopping in Five
Common Threads. Meet two vivacious and community-minded women who are passionate about recycled fashion, new styles, design school, a local mentoring program and, of course, shopping.
Party wear, doesn’t matter where
July 3, 2009 by Rachael Shayne
Filed under Fashion
Formal parties are easy to prepare for since you can glean useful cues from the invitation itself as to what to wear. Holiday parties at your friends’ or parents’ houses are a more complicated matter.
Shopping Chelsea in Five
July 3, 2009 by Rachael Shayne
Filed under Shopping in Five
Chelsea is where the stylists go for their clients and for themselves, which is usually a good indication that it’s a treasure trove of good finds.
Shopping Two Sole Sisters in Five
July 3, 2009 by Rachael Shayne
Filed under Shopping in Five
This boutique-inspired shop on the east end of the Pearl Street walking mall is a delight to shop at, with dual surfaces to try out your heels, great seating and a worldly music mix. It also carries a great selection of comfortable yet chic shoes from brands not found anywhere else in our area.
Finding your way through the lipstick jungle
July 3, 2009 by Rachael Shayne
Filed under Fashion
Like any great outfit, your makeup works the same way: Let one thing be the focal point for a sophisticated look. For fall, a beautiful point of focus is lips.
Interviewing? Tune up your style in three steps
July 3, 2009 by Rachael Shayne
Filed under Fashion
Today’s economic climate results in a pullback to more formal interview rules for attire. Do your homework first (ask the recruiter, the receptionist, check for employees’ blogs) and get a feel for what everyday attire is for the office where you’re interviewing. Now, take it up a notch and that’s how you should dress for your interview. It shows your respect and enthusiasm to the team and hiring manager. One word of caution, don’t show up in a black power-pantsuit if the environment is casual. Stay in the same zone as the company operates within, but on a more polished and concise scale
Discovering the truth about your lingerie
July 3, 2009 by Rachael Shayne
Filed under Fashion
It’s the month of lace and love, or so they say. I say it’s the season to assess your lingerie and maybe pick out a few new pieces to spruce up your assets.
Money doesn’t make style; ingenuity does
December 3, 2008 by Rachael Shayne
Filed under Fashion
At a time when acceptable cocktail conversation includes gas prices and how to go an extra few weeks between haircuts in an effort to trim costs, it’s the perfect time to make your current wardrobe (as in not buying anything new) work harder for you.
