Introducing Londy: The Boyfriend/Partner

As I’m typing this, he tells me “boyfriend/partner” doesn’t do him justice…I should be calling him “the magnificent” boyfriend/partner. That should tell you enough about him as it is! On one hand, he’s your typical football watching, Yankee loving, steak eating manly man. But, on the other hand, he loves to cook and has a natural eye for style. Yes, style. Has your boyfriend ever looked you up and down and said “Change your shoes, those don’t look right”? Mine has! There have been many times when he’s actually put together my outfits and he helps me shop. That’s how he makes up for all those football filled Sundays. That said, here are some style rules from the magnificent Londy:

• Never over accessorize. If you have a loud bag, don’t wear loud shoes. Pick one focus point and let the rest of your outfit flow around it.
• Don’t be too matchy-matchy! Too much matching makes you look tasteless and most people will know you don’t have a feel for color. If in doubt, look to nature for answers. Check out the fall foliage…brown trunk with red, orange and yellow leaves. Play with those colors when building your outfit.
• Style should be 24 hours, not just 9 to 5. There’s no excuse for wearing sneakers with work clothes. If you don’t want to wear your heels on the subway, throw on some great flats. And don’t stop there…even your umbrella should be hot.
• Learn to accessorize to perfection. If you’re not walking around with a Yorkie, you need jewelry…but don’t forget rule #1.
• Don’t follow every new trend, like the new horrendous “cuff” jean trend. How do people not realize this looks ugly?? Look at Katie Holmes…that’s definitely not stylish.

Either way, the best way to loosen up before shopping is to take a few tequilla shots and let yourself have a little fun!