Dryel: Best Kept Fashion Secret

We were so excited recently to learn some of Dan Lawson's insider secrets! He's the Emmy-nominated costume designer for The Good Wife - talk about a stylish show! If you've seen the show, you know that his Emmy nomination was well deserved - I would DIE for those work wardrobes! (He even has a … [Read more...]

Don’t Fear the Dry Clean Only Tag!

I used to avoid even clothes I had fallen totally in love with once I saw the dreaded "Dry Clean Only" tag. With  little kids who were not above using me as a human tissue, I just couldn't afford the cleaning bills (or an added errand with toddlers in tow!) Now I never fear the dry cleaning tag - … [Read more...]

Denim Care Tips

I wear jeans almost every day. They are the foundation of my wardrobe – I want my favorite pairs to last a long time! Not only are the perfect jeans hard to find, but good denim is an investment, so take care of your jeans!! They are NOT like your other clothes! 1. Don't wash too … [Read more...]

How to Clean Leather and Wool Gloves

It's finally March, and if you're anything like me, you've worn the same pair of gloves all winter... and they're getting  a little grimy. But what if you can't just toss your gloves in the wash, because they're made of a lovely combination of leather and wool?   Here's how to get rid of the grime … [Read more...]

Caring for your Swimsuit

Just in time for Spring Break and bikini season (or rock-that-one-piece season), we have a few easy tips for keeping your suit in tip-top shape! Swimsuits really have it rough between all the chlorine, salt, sand, sun, sunscreen and other lotions we use while having a great time at the beach or … [Read more...]

Denim Care 101

You invest a lot in your jeans. Don't just throw them in the regular wash cycle like your ol' fat-day yoga pants. Care for them! Just a few simple steps will keep your jeans looking and feeling like new. WASH: Most denim needs to be washed only every 4-5 wearings. When you do, wash them … [Read more...]

Care for your Boots

Its almost fall -- which means BOOT SEASON! (Insert happy dance!) Time to dig those boots that got buried in the back of your closet under a pile of flip flops and get ready for fall! BOOT STORAGE: If you have the closet space, hanging your boots is a great way to prevent scuffing and help … [Read more...]

Summer Stain Care

Summer brings along a whole 'nother type of stains to deal with. Remember to always check the stain before putting clothes in the dryer - the heat will set the stain and make it even more difficult to remove! Deodorant: Check to see if the stain has changed the color of the fabric. If so, apply … [Read more...]

Spot Check!

It's the holidays, when you go to party after party trying to figure out how to balance your wine glass and your plate and somehow eat all without dropping anything on your dress. But stains happen.We'll fix them! RED WINE :: Dilute the stain with a bit of club soda as soon as you see it and … [Read more...]