Fashion tape is an amazing product! It can be the finishing touch to getting dressed right!

I love oversized necklines. I feel like it’s one area that still looks good and I like the way an open neckline frames the face. What I don’t like are bra straps showing on women my age. It’s cute when you are in your 20′s when the straps are super thin and seem unnecessary but that Flashdance look does not work on anyone over 35. What’s worse? A bare shoulder with the neckline falling off and no sign of straps. The obvious discomfort of straps that slid out of place…..yuck…feels nasty.

Hence, my appreciation of Fashion Tape. It’s super sticky 2 sided tape. You stick one side to the edge of your neckline and the other side onto your skin in just the right spot. The neckline stays in place all day.  And it’s great if you need to hem something really quick. It saved the day on my Fall photo shoot yesterday!

All beauty supply shops have this tape. Ricky’s in NYC had an entire wall stocked to the ceiling. NYC women have definitely already discovered the merits of Fashion Tape. It’s not as cheap a 3M Magic tape but well worth the investment.

Try it and let me know what you think!

Until next time……..Dress well and enjoy it!
Best,
Barbara

 

Fashion Ideas For The Holidays

With the Fall/Holiday season in full swing, it’s time to get creative with your wardrobe, play with layers and new silhouettes, and incorporate statement prints. Get inspired with some selections from Barbara Lesser.

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With its combination of cool and comfort, the dolman is a timely silhouette for the season. The intricate printed texture on our urban fusion v-neck dolman top is hand-made by skilled Los Angeles artisans, so every piece is a standout, each one slightly different. With just the right combination of casual and chic, this piece looks stunning over any dark gray or black jean.

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When you just want to relax with a book and a cappuccino, throw on our super-soft cowl tunic. Warm and unbelievably comfortable, this fleece tunic is your best friend when city life calls you out to play in the cool temperatures.

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When you’ve got to run out and take care of business, the matrix pattern jacket is a perfect Fall fit. Made of 100% cotton, the snap jacket is uniquely patterned with dark stripes and perpendicular gold metallic touches. Wear it over any dark pant.


Is the day looking gloomy? Embrace it in style in our Stormy Weather dolman top. Inspired by the striking beauty of thunderstorms, each piece is hand-dyed, so you’re guaranteed an unrepeatable one-of-a kind look. Wear it over a slim black pant, then dress up this silhouette with a dark belt to accentuate your curves.

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The ¾ sleeve asymmetrical top is a standout! The inventive shirring and side zip make for a sophisticated, unconventional top. In timeless black, it is a lovely choice for the after-hours.

The Perfect Summer Look

Summer is a time to simplify, get ready in a magic minute, and be out the door. With that in mind, Barbara Lesser has a collection of go-to pieces to make your day.

Sleeveless Rayon Top

The Sleeveless Rayon Top, lined in cotton lawn, is beautiful on its own, and lets you enjoy the day in comfort and easy style. Light, flowing, it can be a key layering piece that stands alone by day with a denim or a cropped pant, and works perfectly with a warmer cardigan or jacket by night. In our Wildfire artisan dye the top adds an energetic burst of color to your look as you head to the beach or that afternoon garden party.

Twist Neck Tunic

For a dressier style with a bit more drama, the word of the season is ‘tunic.’  This modified tunic is easy to wear with jeans or cargos, and the twist neck collar and patchwork shirring add just the right amount of unique detail to this flattering top.

The Cold Shoulder Tunic in our butter-soft jersey, is a must-have combination of sexy and cool. Trimmed at the shoulders with different sized silver grommets and accented with raw edges, this is a hip grabbing tunic with an attitude.

The Mixed Media Lace Tunic gives a wonderful sense of layering with ruffle and lace around the neckline, framed by the high-low hem. Three-quarter sleeves and a nipped waist finish off the detailing.

What says “perfect summer” better than the Perfect Summer Dress? A lace yoke around the neckline compliments our soft cotton rib. Understated and effortless, dress it up with that new pair of summer sandals.

Hitting the gym and ready to show off your curves? This dazzling sleeveless dress has shirring at one side of the waist to flatter and emphasize your lovely waistline. The asymmetric hemline draws the eye to your beautiful legs!

When the sun finally sets and the temperature dips, throw on this vintage inspired stretch cotton jacket. The bishop collar and the asymmetric zip line make this a standout piece!

True fashion lasts, and the Barbara Lesser line is no exception. Our clothing is easy to care for, machine washable, and made with pride here in the United States, in the fashion hub of Los Angeles.

Casual Dresses

Regardless of the time of year or activity, casual dresses are the best choice for a busy, style-conscious woman. The ultimate versatile items of clothing, casual dresses have their place in every woman’s wardrobe.

In the hot summer months, casual dresses are the natural choice, especially with a pair of sandals and a stylish statement necklace. No other accessories are needed! With bare arms and legs, you can stay cool in more ways than one when the mercury rises.

When the temperature drops and rain, wind, and even snow enter the picture, many women think they have to put their comfortable summer clothing away in favor of thick pants and sweaters. This is not the case! Layering, a timeless fashion concept, can keep your favorite pieces in circulation year-round. Combine your cool, effortless summer dress with tights or leggings, a cardigan, a soft scarf, and a pair of warm boots and you are ready to handle any weather in style and comfort.

Fashion designer Barbara Lesser specializes in comfortable, effortlessly fashionable clothes for the busy modern woman. With many years of experience in designer fashion, Lesser knows exactly what women most enjoy wearing, and she uses this knowledge as her guide in developing ever-more-chic collections. As an active entrepreneur, she is in touch with the demands of her clientele’s lives; she lives with the same challenges that define their lifestyles.

The crown jewels of Barbara Lesser’s collections are her casual dresses. Easy to wear at work or play, they always make a mark even while they make women’s lives easier.

Casual Outfits for Today’s Woman

Fashion today is more complicated than ever. It seems like every occasion calls for a different dress code: business casual, party semi-formal, beach dressy. To take some of the guesswork out of getting dressed in the morning, we decided to put together a few outfits of casual women’s clothing.

The key to effortlessly chic casual is to pick pieces that are made well. Even a simple cotton shirt should be made of high-quality materials and well-constructed. Almost everything by Barbara Lesser is entirely manufactured in the United States.

Here are some great outfits to perk up your wardrobe and keep you fashionable AND comfortable!

Here, we pair our Cold Shoulder jersey dress with our super-soft cotton and spandex rib leggings. We love this outfit for shopping trips, drinks with girlfriends, or long commutes. Women’s casual clothing should show off your assets (like your toned shoulders) too! And leggings are always a great way to make your favorite cute dress wearable more often.

This is our Timeless Lace v-neck top (available in black, white, and sun) and our Easy Rider women’s jeans. This look is perfect for afternoons at the park or for slipping into to run errands after work. The 2% spandex in the jeans gives it just enough stretch to be comfy without looking like “mom jeans.”

This is our convertible twist top over our buttery jersey layering tank. We call it the “convertible” top because it can become a jacket (like what you see above), a cowl-neck top, a cardigan, or a sultry blouse with a daringly low-slung back. Pair it with dark denim or khakis to create the ultimate casual look.

These are just a few ideas for casual Cialis buy women’s clothing. What do you like to wear in your down time?

Women’s Tops for Chilly Days

Brr! We’ve hit that yucky part of winter where every day is a little too cold. Too cold to get out of bed, too cold to go for a run, and definitely too cold to be outside with your purse and car keys at 8 a.m. for work. Waiting for your car to heat up in the morning is like a grueling test of wills. And then, by the time you get home from work, it’s pitch-black outside. Here at Barbara Lesser, we can’t wait til Spring! But in the mean time, here are some women’s tops that will keep you warm until the sun makes its 2011 debut.

Our new polo shirt with our signature dime buttons can be worn alone, but is also perfect for layering Propecia buy under a sweater or cardigan. It comes in black, ocean and white.

Women’s tops with mixed patterns are very trendy right now. This is one of our favorite styles. This 100% cotton top is machine-washable and transitions very well from the office to a fun dinner out.

This pristine tunic has a ladylike lace inset to keep it professional. We love the high-low tunic hem and the draped collar. The long sleeves will keep you toasty!

We think shirts should be functional AND fun. Our slub cotton rib tunic top has a back pleat for added flair. And the cute, spunky color will brighten your day.

Of course, when it gets really cold out, a shirt alone won’t do the job. Get in on this season’s military trend with our stretch-chino safari jacket. Make it a women’s top by wearing it over a lacy tank top.

Clothes to Help Your New Year’s Resolution

The new year is here, and after gorging ourselves on holiday fare, we all have the same resolution: lose a little weight! If you’re planning on hitting the gym or pounding the pavement this month, here are some women’s sportswear suggestions from Barbara Lesser.

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A stylish and comfy pair of pants are a good foundation for your workout outfit. These ones have pockets for your keys and gym membership card. The triple pleats at the ankle make these pants chic enough to wear to the grocery store after your spin class.

The matching hooded cardigan will keep you nice and warm when you’re out for a run. Having a matching pants-and-jacket set for working out makes the overall look more polished. Good women’s sportswear makes you look good AND feel good.

Our layering tank top can also double as a workout shirt. The 100% cotton, machine-washable shirt also looks good under cardigans and sheer tops. It’s important to layer when you work out: when it’s chilly outside, most gyms keep the temperature pretty high. And if your preferred workout is outdoors, you’ll start to heat up once you hit your stride.

Speaking of the outdoors, we love this women’s top for long walks or bike rides. Remember, you don’t have to sweat a lot to lose weight — any exercise burns calories. That’s why we offer women’s sportswear that work for a variety of different activity levels. This shirt also transitions well from running errands and picking up the kids to viagra a power-walk session with a friend.

All-American Weekend Wear

The holidays are almost here! Though most of us associate the season with formal events, a lot of the holidays are spent at home with family. Occasions like Board Game Night require some all-American weekend wear. Something you can relax in without looking like you’re still in your PJs, and that you can wear outside on a last-minute run for more Chardonnay.

This beach-inspired top is hand-dyed, including the lace neckline. The color is based on California’s beaches, and appropriately, this shirt was made in America. The three-quarter length sleeve keeps it versatile for sudden changes in the weather. Works great with jeans and cargo pants.

What says “weekend wear” better than jeans? Our signature five-pocket denim has a straight leg and an antique wash. The below-the-knee pleat makes it more dressy than normal jeans. We love these jeans for hanging holiday lights and playing with your Viagra whithout prescription human-tornado niece.

Long jackets like this are perfect for winter. In addition to keeping you warm, you can toss it over your pajamas to run out and grab the paper in the morning.

Our “Wonder Pant” is perfect for weekend wear. The drawstring waist and adjustable cuffs let you personalize your look. It’s available in khaki, black, brown, white, dusty blue and navy. The pockets zip along the seam, so you look super-streamlined.

Our starburst appliqué top looks exotic, but it was made in America. It adds casual elegance to jeans or the Wonder Pant. The v-neck is accented with a gray and pink art deco-style motif. There’s shirring around the beading and at the wrists.