Lisa's Style Blog

Sara Campbell

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:18:20 PST

Sara Campbell Grand Opening Event!

Thursday, March 1st 5:00 - 8:00 pm
53 South Street, Hingham, MA

781.749.4792 www.saracampbell.com

Come celebrate Sara Campbell LTD's new location on the South Shore! Drop in for a glass of wine, meet Sara, and shop their Spring Collection guilt- free, as 15% of your purchase will benefit the Friends of Mel Foundation!

Here's Johnny!

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:54:30 PST

I had the good fortune of being featured on one of John's programs two Spring seasons past. I hope to return again. Check him out. Funny and interesting.

After much thought and some change to programming...

www.italk85.com returns tomorrow morning at 7 AM.

Hope you'll tune in each week?

Thank you,

John Frassica

Gifted

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:57:29 PST

Oh how I love gifts! "A" gifted me with two Alex and Ani bracelets - sterling bangles with charms attached. Lovely little treats. You can stack them alone or mix them stacked into other designer bangles. "J" is Mom to "A" and works for De Scenza Diamonds Jewelers in Framingham so visit the collection there or on line at www.alexandani.com

I am so lucky to have such nice girl friends!

Alex and Ani Headquarters | 115 Pettaconsett Avenue | Cranston | RI | 02920

Knit gnat

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:59:37 PST

I know ladies and gents caring for knits is a wee bit of work. Making sure everything stays away from the moths is one area of concern but right now in season while you all are wearing your knits remember to pill remove.

Organic fibers, soft yarns, cashmere and merino PILL. That is the reality of the situation. The more natural and soft the fiber the more pilling. This is not an issue if you defuzz.

There are a number of good battery powered pill removers found at Brookstone and at The Container Store. You can also acquire a stone similar to a pumice and de-pill using that or a fine-tooth comb will do the trick.

Go gently you only want to catch any and all pills with out harming the rest of the yarn.

I typically do not clean my wool sweater every time I wear them. First, I always layer so that the wool is not directly against my skin. This prevents any sweat or deodorant stains. Second, I always air out my sweaters, I have a screened in porch and I hang them out after I wear them. I spray them with a Lavender Linen spray and only dry clean them once or twice per season.

I do find that for wools dry cleaning may be better than hand washing. It seems to reduce some of the pilling. I know there is a trade off between the cost and chemicals of dry cleaning vs. hand washing so that is the reason I do try to only clean them once or twice per season.

To drape or not to drape

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:56:59 PST

Fall brought a full range of draped tunic styles into the stores.

Eileen Fisher was right there in that fall season trend.

Leading this for Spring 2012 we have softer, lighter fabrics with the draped neck tunic style continuing.

For my figure it is very flattering, showcases my neckline and hides my belly/middle. It also plays as a nice light layer in our fabrics being offered in resort and spring. I love the floating of it at the neck and the looseness at the tummy.

If you want to try something new this may be an easy change to pair under a blazer for work, under a cropped cardigan or just solo paired over a wide leg pant option with some great neck candy.

Color Palette

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:13:03 PST

Resort is melting away and Spring 2012 is right around the EF corner. I love this last set of colors Saffron, Light Copper, Greengold, Bluegrey...

The red orange warm color tones have a slight touch of metallic. I am inspired by the color story for this last delivery of resort product.

I am actually inspired by a lot of unrelated things currently. Listening to music. Alison Krauss & Union Station latest Paper Airplane. The beauty of her voice and it's pureness is so lovely to listen to. The CD has that Nashville, Memphis tone and feel to it.

And all the EF color got me into a cooking mood. I did a great Mole Chicken Chili that my colleague Arielle had tried from cleaneating.com

Chipotle chile, Ancho Chile, Cumin, Cinnamon, Paprika and cloves with cocoa infused was like mixing up all the flavors reflective of the color palette I have been absorbing at work. Very tasty.

Product Junkie

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:59:44 PST

Oh I had such fun today I went to the M.A.C. Cosmetics counter in Bloomies just to pick up that Satin Lipstick called PHOTO that I thought was going to be such a hit against our saffron color clothing that is in the store tomorrow. To my surprise I added a metallic eye shadow to the mix called COPPERING. Super pretty. Another hint of color for the new clothing.

In the Chestnut Hill store one day only -tomorrow January 17th we will host a 10% off new product -February 2012 delivery as a pre-view to our customers. Come on down for a visit.

In the meantime use our Facebook page to stay in touch and informed. Go to www.facebook.com/EILEENFISHERNY

Like us by clicking the Like button.

Eileen Fisher Resort 2011-2012

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:46:29 PST

We are winding down our 2011-2012 Resort collection in preparation for Spring 2012. This Wednesday Eileen Fisher February 2012 product will be in our stores. Lot's of color. My two picks are the Light Copper and the Saffron. I just may have found the perfect complimentary product in M.A.C Cosmetics. A satin finish lipstick named PHOTO. It is this burnt caramel shade. I will be running over to the M.A.C counter at the Bloomingdales cosmetics department tomorrow to pick up my lipstick and see how my color works with the Saffron garments. Chestnut Hill only is having a little special pre-view day on Tuesday with a discount so come on down for a visit!

Connect with EF socially - on both Twitter and Facebook as well as www.eileenfisher.com

May 2012 be Healthy and Happy

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:17:41 PST

Vintage, Estate, Collector items and One of a Kind

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:59:59 PST

So it is heating up Fall is quickly turning into Holiday mode. Speaking of which... The Goldsmith at Chestnut Hill got a super offering from a New England collector. These pieces are art and one of a kind items. You must check it out if you are looking for a piece of jewelry that is one of a kind. They also have an estate jewelry offering that is quite good. Gift giving season!

Today's red is L'Oreal Paris - straight from CVS pharmacy L'Oreal Colour Riche True Red #315.

I do blend it with L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Spice #860. The blend of these colors tones down the red a wee bit. Lovely combo. Great inexpensive lipsticks.

In the spirit of Fall I have seen this modern luxury emerge that looks like vintage textiles. Lots of print on print. Florals on stripes. I never wear print ever so this is very interesting to me to watch. It looks very cool on young ladies. Not sure I would venture into this territory but it has made for some very fun reading as I glance through all the fashion magazines.

Alegria Fall Winter 2010

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:23:35 PST

http://www.alegriashoes.com/products/paloma-black-rose.html

Here is the link to the shoes I have been wearing to work all Fall. Alegria by PG Life.

Everyone is mad about these little Mary Jane style clogs.

I got my pair on sale at All About Shoes in Newtonville. Dan had them for 1/2 price as they were last season.

The Red Coat

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:32:20 PST

It is officially fall, I have had to turn my clocks back like a good little girl and start to conquer seasonal attitude disorder.
One uplifting thing is to put away all the pink lipsticks in favor of reds. So here we go all my favorite reds from last year. I hit on a bunch of Maybelline colors I enjoy.
Red Revival #645 but I combine that with Bronze Dream #750 - the brown over the red softens it a bit.
Oh the joys of fall and holiday reds.
Play around with color- buy some cheap lipsticks at CVS and have some fun.

Tag Sale Alert

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:02:54 PDT

THIS COMING SATURDAY & SUNDAY
OCTOBER 29 & 30
COME SHOP THE FALL/WINTER WOMEN’S CLOTHING TAG SALE!!

THERE’S AN INCREDIBLE SELECTION OF BIBI STEIN HANDWOVENS:
HER LUSH CHENILLE COATS, JACKETS & VESTS

LOTS OF BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED LEATHER & FABRIC HANDBAGS
TERRIFIC BOUTIQUE-STYLE CLOTHING from BASICS to GALLERY PIECES
COATS & YUMMY SWEATERS
BOOTS & SHOES IN ALL SIZES (many size 11s)

So come join the fun, the networking, the reunion of women friends shopping together at:
THE FLORENCE COMMUNITY CENTER, 140 PINE STREET
TIMES: SAT 8:30 TO 4 SUN 10 TO 3 sharp
Women’s communal fitting area only
PLEASE BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!!
And feel free to share this email
Questions? Email me: jodystag@earthlink.net

ALS

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:12:50 PDT

To all the readers of my blog I have to write a post of apology.

This past July we were told as a family that my Mom has ALS also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. My Mom has always been like a best girl friend to me and being that she is only 68 years young I had hoped to have her around for a long while as her Mom (Grandma Piselli) was with us till she was 95 years old.

I would love to share with you that we are in a Tuesdays with Morrie mode but that would be a lie. Things are very difficult. We are in the good hands at Mass. General Hospital in Boston but right now there is no known cause, no treatment and no cure.

I have not shared this news globally on any social media sites such as my facebook or twitter or my blog to respect the privacy of my family. My parents are very simple people but very proud and very private.

I just want to acknowledge to my readers that my blog has been tired as I am too tired to think creatively and write anything of substance.

This too shall pass, fashion seems frivolous as I move through the daily care giving process with my folks. I try every day to remember that this is my Mother's journey and all I can do is be there as a helper and as a support and a witness.

Thanks for hanging in there waiting for some crumb of fashion news. I hope to get my home stable and return to writing sometime in the near future.

Missing my Paternal Grandmother

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:16:42 PDT

Happy Birthday Nana Rose 10/12/1907

Animal Prints

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:05:34 PDT

Well everywhere I glance animal prints are in hello Mr. Zebra hello Mr. Leopard.

Mariniere

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:05:59 PDT

Oh how I wish I could wear this look, no horizontal stripes for me, too busty. If you can pull off this classic I say do it.

Costume Designs for TV

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:35:55 PDT

AMC's Breaking Bad's Costume Designer Kathleen Detoro is a genius. I love the show's writing, acting, cinematography and most of all the costumes of Jesse Pinkman and Saul Goodman. Hysterical. If you have not watched the show do so it is really great.

Boston Fashion Week Sept. 23-30, 2011

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:41:17 PDT

Boston Fashion Week is almost upon us! Boston magazine did a huge spread on it this month in the September 2011 issue.

Pages 49-64

I never get invited to these events but it looks very good this year and I might just wander down town to the TENT and check it out.

These Boots are made for walking...

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:44:27 PDT

For some very odd reason I only like a boot cut jean or a wide pant. If I wear a slim pant I just feel under dressed. Cropped I now hate on myself. I feel like I am standing in a ditch. I guess my rule of thumb about dressing is wear what feels good in the moment, what flatters your body and shape and most of all be comfortable. Forget about on trend or flash of the moment. Know your style and own it.

Ruby Woo

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:44:50 PDT

It is after all back to school, return to fall, time to wear earth tones. The red lipstick that still makes all the press is MAC Cosmetics Ruby Woo. I see it everywhere. I have attempted to wear reds, they make me look like a clown. My skin is too white. But for those looking for the perfect red tone this season you cannot miss with this one.

October 1, 2011 Boston University

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:38:55 PDT

Well it looks like Eileen Fisher, Inc. is going to sponsor this upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to get to know Miriam and introduce her to some of the special folks at EF. I hope to attend the celebration on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Boston University.

Nancy Miriam Hawley is a founder of the Boston Women's Health Book Collective, Inc., the organization responsible for writing the best seller Our Bodies, Ourselves (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1972; translated into 18 languages), a book that shifted the national and international dialogue about women's health, sexuality, and power. She also co-authored Ourselves and Our Children (New York: Random House, 1978), a book about families and parenting. She is a speaker and facilitator of dialogues focusing on women's partnership and family concerns. Hawley is a clinical social worker, group therapist, and organizational consultant. She graduated from the University of Michigan/Ann Arbor with a Bachelor's degree in History and Psychology and a Master's degree in Social Work with a specialty in working with groups and organizations. Hawley is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Northeast Society of Group Psychotherapy, Women in Business Connection, and The Family Firm Institute. She served for many years on the Board of The Boston Women's Health Book Collective, Inc.

WERS Radio in Boston

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:31:52 PDT

If you are not already doing so you should be listening to http://www.wers.org in Boston. This is Emerson College public radio. I now tune in daily when NPR is not on.

A great mix of music, new and old with that college vibe. It is such a great way to hear new artists. We are so very lucky in Boston to have this college and such a rich radio experience coming out of the campus.

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ALBUMS: REVIEWS, TOP PICS
SOMERVILLE SYMPHONY ORKESTAR - SOMERVILLE SYMPHONY ORKESTAR

PERFORMANCE WRAPUP
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL 2011

ARTISTS: BOSTON AREA, EMERGING, INTERVIEWS
WAYNE POTASH

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Stain Remover

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:20:33 PDT

We think we have found the best stain remover product and have been using it in the store when needed. We bought Ecover Ecological Stain Remover. Whole Foods! We have had the best luck getting out make-up and other fussy stains from lunch such as salad dressing, olive oil, pasta sauce and the like.

Try it and see for yourself, greener is better. The cost is up around four dollars but you only need a dab so it last a long time.

Green Lifestyle Expert

lschraffa@aol.com (Lisa Ann Schraffa) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:36:17 PDT

I love reading anything Danny Seo comes up with from recycling to upcycling. Follow him on twitter or find one of his books. He is such a greta resource especially for decor items for the home.