Chic and comfy? Yes, it’s possible

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Comfortable CAN be chic. Thanks to the endless options in the world of “athleisure” wear, being practical can also be fashionable. If you are anything like me, especially on the weekends, I have a list as long as my arm of things to get accomplished during the course of a day. As much as I love to look fancy, it can feel a bit silly to show up for a 9am...

Do celebrities impact your fashion choices?

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I subscribe to a rather long list of online resources that I look forward to reading on a regular basis. I have talked about The Skimm (www.theskimm.com) in the past. If you are short on time and don’t want to rely on Twitter or Facebook for an update on current events (that is a joke, peeps), The Skimm actually imparts real facts. It is enjoyable that they...

Super Six: A bit early, but awesome

Get ready for Summer with these exciting options By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I realize that technically my Sunday Super Six isn’t due until next weekend. However, I will be surrounded by a pile of Kleenex as I attempt to draft a proper graduation post. Therefore, here are my current obsessions to kick off SUMMER 2016 (even though it still doesn’t feel like Mother Nature is holding...

Rainy days and Sundays….

Coping with a cool, wet May in terms of fashion By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times This weather is KILLING me. I do not know how people in Seattle can stand it. If I see a raincloud in the forecast for one more day, I may lose my mind. Finding the motivation to get out of pajamas is difficult when it’s grey, damp, and dreary. Fortunately, my solution is to turn my frown upside down with the...

Springtime puts stress on women

While men just let it all hang out, women want perfect summer bodies By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Spring is here! FINALLY. I know this not because of the weather forecast or by sticking my head out the front door…I know this because every female in my life is on a diet. LITERALLY.    Send article as PDF   

Arden + James offers a fresh, local take on handbags

Unionville native creating stunning handcrafted bags By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times You know that I’m a (self proclaimed) accessories connoisseur and have a soft spot for handbags, in particular. Scrolling back through my monthly Super Six picks, it’s pretty much a guarantee that a purse (or two) will be featured. And, it just so happens that I think the change of season is the perfect...

Celebrating five years in this space

While the look has evolved — as seen in Kelly’s column shots dating back to her first Times’ column in 2011 — Read My Lips continues to entertain, explain and brighten the Sundays of Times’ readers. ‘Read My Lipgloss’ column hits landmark  By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times “Read My Lipgloss” turns 5 this month and I’m feeling sentimental. I sat down...

The Red Carpet makes for Oscar-worthy viewing

It’s not quite the same without Joan Rivers, of course By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times The Academy Awards are tonight and (YAY for me!) I have seen one of the nominated films! Hey, for my husband and me, that is impressive stuff. I do not think we have been inside a movie theater since 2010 (sad, but true). We watched The Martian (On Demand) and I really liked it. However, even though...

Thinning the fashion herd

Time to move on from fashion items that just collect dust By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I have a confession to make. Right now, my closet is full of clothes, my shoe rack is overflowing, and my jewelry box is piled high with accessories…but, I wear the same key pieces over and over again. It begs the question “why keep what I’m not wearing?” And, while it is a really good question,...

That 70s look: sign me up

At least when it comes to fashion jeans, the 1970s are coming back By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times The seventies called and they want you to wear their jeans again. I’m serious! And, if you aren’t old enough to appreciate this trend coming back around, well….good for you. Denim, high­waisted flares are ALL THE RAGE. Pick up any fashion magazine while you are waiting in line at...