Super Six! October’s picks for fun and fashion
A few things to perk up a slow, rainy weekend
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist The Times
Good grief, this was a slooooow weekend, wasn’t it? I mean, a little rain is important every now and again; but, it sure does put a damper on things! (pun intended) Thankfully, the meteorologists were wrong about the forecast for the BILLIONTH time. Why even have doppler radar?
With everyone cooped up in...
Yes, you can shop at trendy youth stores
Be wary of sizing and pick your spots, but you could save a bundle
Editor’s Note: Kelly is enjoying a well-earned week off. Please enjoy this best-of-Kelly column she personally selected as still as relevant as when originally published in 2012.
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Forever 21 is one of my favorite places to shop and I’m not ashamed to admit it.
(I know, I know. ...
An ageless wonder of fashion
Iris Apfel continues to be a trendsetter
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
In the spirit of celebrating New York Fashion Week, I wanted to highlight an unexpected face in the world of couture. One of my all time favorite trendsetters is Iris Apfel. This 90something year old spitfire is an expert in interior design and fashion. With a resume that includes time at Women’s Wear Daily...
Super Six: September is coming and it’s going to be fabulous
Tough to see summer end, but fall fashions ease the pain
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Technically, I am not supposed to be doing my Sunday Super Six until NEXT weekend, but, I have something special planned. So, I decided to jump the gun and tell you what’s on my mind as we wrap up this glorious summer season.
I must say that I am very sorry to see it go; although, I soothe myself...
Super Six: August means time for fall fashions
Back to school shopping shouldn’t be just for the kids
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Well, it’s August. How did that happen so fast? Summer is on the slow decline into autumn and, as much as I hate to see this season end, I always get excited for fall fashion. Lucky for us the annual Nordstrom sale rolls around just in time for a little “Mommy Back to School Shopping.”...
Dad bods? What about Mom bods?
If guys can let themselves go a bit, why not women?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Have you heard about “Dad bod”? Thanks to Clemson student Mackenzie Pearson’s blog post (read here: http://bit.ly/1DCrYSl) the concept is trending. Here’s her theory in a nutshell: Women are attracted to men that have a “nice balance between a beer gut and working out.
The dad bod says, “I...
No time to horse around: dressing for the Steeplechase
And yes, it is all about the hat — create one that reflects your sense of style
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Today is Point to Point and next Sunday is the Willowdale Steeplechase! Do you have the perfect dress? Appropriate shoes (my suggestion is a wedge as opposed to a heel…you won’t sink into the ground)? More importantly, do you have a hat? There are so few occasions...
Tankinis: rue the muffin top
While I’m more open to the concept, the crop shirt version is a bad idea
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I may be rushing things a bit…but, when the weather turns warm (and it’s supposed to be in the upper 60’s this week which sounds downright tropical) my thoughts automatically turn to the torment of bathing suit shopping. The yearly pilgrimage to the mall (armed...
Super Six: It’s spring!
A time for new colors and to say goodbye to cold and snow
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Although the upcoming forecast is calling for temperatures back down into the 40’s, I am officially declaring SPRING! Pack away the corduroy pants, wool sweaters and UGGS (which guarantees at least one more round of snow, right?). Perhaps, if we collectively take a stand against Mother Nature,...
Turnback Sunday: Confessions of a fashion addict
After four years, the fashion essential principles are the same
Editor’s Note: Four years ago, Kelly Hockenberry debuted her column in what was then only The Unionville Times. As we’ve grown, Kelly has become a popular columnist around Chester County. As a salute to her timeless wisdom, we celebrate her fourth anniversary as a columnist by re-running her first-ever column. Congratulations...
