FASHION

If we actually see you in any of these, we will have to disown you.  Still, inquiring minds want to know. JORTS. Actually, these are just jean shorts.  Experiencing quite the renaissance this summer.  Fine for any girl under 40...

As a rule, I find bright colored clothing too darn perky for my taste.  Just too hap-hap-happy and ain't-she-sweet-sunny.  I have two bright cardi's, and no matter how many times I try them on, I can't pull it off...

In this economy, with so many shops closing shop, I often get asked...how is Capitol doing?  And then, how does she (Laura Vinroot Poole) do it? Until today, I had no clue.  Yes, she has an impeccable eye and a...

This is an easy update and you can find one in every price range.  Dillards (click here) and Belk (click here) have whole pages of them here.  Some are even on sale at Belk.com.  Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Tory Burch,...

Derek Lam and Prada sent flat platforms down the runways for s/s11, and the FLATFORM was born.  Often with wooden platforms, these shoes are just what they sound like.  And I cannot believe what designers will charge for a...

Very sheer black pantyhose.  Just replace your black tights or bare legs with a pair of super sheer blacks and count yourself in the know.   Even Tim Gunn is on the bandwagon, in his recent Marie Claire column. Wear...

You know, I'm sure, that camel is HUGE this fall.  (see our post on this from last spring).  It seems to me that one of the easiest ways to shop this trend is to head to the JCrew catalogue...

Hot, graphic color from Barcelona designer Desigual has made it to Charlotte via Jordano's in their new location out Rea Rd.  The Desigual style is perfect for this season's print mania - if you love color but like a...