Inside/Out Style Blog: Staying True to The Real You

Book Recommendation

Patricia Gorham — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:19:55 +0000

I’ve recently heard about a book called, The World Has Curves, by Julia Savacool. This book takes a global perspective on body image, specifically for women. Basically, it talks about the introduction of tv and media and impact it has on women. Sometimes I call fashion magazines “self esteem lowerers” (lowerer not being a real word, but you get the idea) Looking at a magazine wishing you looked like someone or something else is never an uplifting feeling. Keeping it in perspective and finding healthy role models is. Check out the book, I think it has ideas worth reading.

Writer, Actress, Mom, Rita Wilson

Patricia Gorham — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:15:23 +0000

I’ve really enjoyed reading Rita Wilson’s monthly column in Harper’s Bazaar. Recently I read her article on being Nice. A simple concept that could sweep the nation. She talks about how being nice is underrated and about how really we all feel better when we are nicer to others. I couldn’t agree more. It’s one of the reasons I think people should dress well on a plane. When we are dressed better, we tend to treat others better. And given the challenges of air travel these days, a little could go a long way. Anyway, Rita ended her article by saying “Nice is the new black.” And I think that’s a great idea.

Designer Donald Pliner

Patricia Gorham — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:15:08 +0000

I love Donald Pliner shoes and boots and have several pairs. They are really comfortable and with the exception of one pair that squeaks periodically, I love them. I especially love the quote I recently read from Donald Pliner himself which is, “When your feel are comfortable so is your body, mind and soul.” The next time someone tries to tell you that your shoes can be “broken in”, walk away. It’s not true. Are the comfortable from the start? If not, move along.

Tallulah Lipgloss

Patricia Gorham — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:14:02 +0000

I just purchased a great lipgloss from Tallulah. I love the shiny look without a shimmer. I bought the color, “mouth of the south” and I’ve enjoyed wearing a fresh new color for fall.

If you are in Des Moines, Iowa…

Patricia Gorham — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:10:07 +0000

I was in Des Moines, Iowa for a week with my family and went to a very trendy and fun neighborhood called the East Village . Full of fun and trendy shops, two in particular I loved called Velvet Coat and Aimee. I purchased a great pair of jeans at Aimee by Red Engine and a really fun dress from a French ready to wear designer Dehry. Had a great time, added to my wardrobe and got my eyes open about how great downtown DesMoines, Iowa could be.

Revised Packing Ideas

Patricia Gorham — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:21:34 +0000

I just returned from a trip to the midwest. It’s summer and I packed summer clothes and only one light sweater for the plane. I really only like to pack what I need when traveling by plane and prefer to do carryon. It has been beastly hot all summer in the midwest so I figured I was safe with packing extremely light. However, here is my new packing recommendation: remember that weather can (and will) change. It rained one day and went down to 65 degrees. I was actually cold. A couple of other days it was much cooler than I expected and I had to borrow a jacket.

And one more thing, don’t forget your scarf for the plane. I actually had to borrow an airplane blanket which always grosses me out. Bottom line, be prepared.

The Uniform Project

Patricia Gorham — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:58:40 +0000

Have you heard of the Uniform Project? theuniformproject.com By wearing one dress for 365 days a year, a group of women are discussing style and sustainability while raising money for good causes. Could you do it?

Popina Swimwear

Patricia Gorham — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:04:40 +0000

Check out Popina Swimwear either online popinaswimwear.com or go directly to the source in Portland at 4831 NE 42nd Street, Portland, OR 97218. A friend sent me the website and I know why! Who doesn’t want to look great in swimwear without feeling inappropriate or too young! There are tons of retro styles, perfect for a real woman as well as separates and swimwear for competition. I know I’m checking it out next time I’m in town!

Women Thrive

Patricia Gorham — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:55:56 +0000

I’ve been doing a lot of reading this summer of past magazine issues. Sometimes I save them up and crawl into bed on a cloudy weekend morning and just pour through them. There has been plenty of time for that this summer! One article I came across in Body and Soul magazine, wholeliving.com, is was about a women’s rights activist named Ritu Sharma. She started a non profit called womenthrive.org which is a coalition that seeks to shape policies to improve the lot of women around the globe. One of the things that Ritu did to understand the plight of impoverished women around the globe, was to try living on $1 a day. I love the idea of this program which tries to get the US government to use our aid effectively in the hopes that other counties will sit up and take note as well. Inspiring!

Get out there

Patricia Gorham — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:52:44 +0000

If you haven’t been out to see the new and beautiful spring fashions and colors that are everywhere right now, you must and soon. Whether it be JCrew, Nordstrom, Target, Old Navy, you name it, there is something for everyone and in every price range. Bright camisoles, t shirts and tops ranging from $8 (Old Navy) to $98 (Nordstrom). Don’t want to be too trendy? Buy one “wow” piece like a ruffly sweater and make everything else a basic. Nordstrom has their short sleeve Caslon brand in Individualist right now, 2/$35. Great colors and the perfect length. I wash mine in cold and then line dry for a continuous perfect fit.