The New Canadian Tuxedo

I used to cringe when I saw people sporting Canadian Tuxedos—the fashion term commonly used to describe denim jeans paired tackily with a denim jacket or shirt. Friday, February 26, 2010 More >>

East Village Boutique Offers Unique Looks

Popping champagne bottles echo against the original tin ceilings and a vintage crystal chandelier casts a warm glow on customers sipping some complimentary bubbly as they browse. Have I died and gone to retail Heaven? Nope—just another day in the chic, East Village boutique, aimée. Tuesday, February 02, 2010 More >>

Save Your Shape with the 'Yummie Tummie'

It’s an epidemic affecting women all over the country. It’s not quite the swine flu, but its effects are—to say the least—not pretty. Yes, I’m referring to the muffin top. Friday, December 18, 2009 More >>

Boutique Profile: Blond Genius

It’s a little slice of designer heaven amid the cornstalks, in the land known as Blond Genius in West Des Moines. Tucked away in a hip suite on Jordan Creek Parkway since late 2005, owner Erin Brincks maintains many stylish labels, by both local and world-known designers. Thursday, December 03, 2009 More >>

dsmStyle Blog : November : Must-have men's shoe: The Sperry Top-Sider

Bob Barker, Jay-Z and Joe the Plumber. What do all these fine men have in common? Probably nothing, to be honest, except one very important thing—they all have a pair of Sperry Top-Siders in their closets (or should, anyway!). Tuesday, November 17, 2009 More >>

Exposed Trouser Socks-Do or Don't?

It’s upon us—that nip in the morning air trying to preclude our post-summer bare-leggedness. Quite frankly, it scares me to even consider pulling out my tights yet. That’s why trouser socks are perfect for transition weather. Wednesday, September 23, 2009 More >>

September : Strong Shoulders For Tough Times

Many women would agree: Shoulders are one of the most sensual parts of a woman’s body. Strong and curvaceous, yet bony and sometimes vulnerable, the shoulders control posture, indicate body language and are now in the forefront of the fashion world. Monday, August 31, 2009 More >>

A Splash of Yellow

Just because the weather’s gloomy doesn’t mean your style must be too. I’m sick of seeing everyone in black—black pants, black shoes, black sweaters, black skirts—it’s tiring! Sure, it’s thinning, it’s practical, but a pop of color every now and then should be mandatory. Wednesday, August 26, 2009 More >>

The Ultimate Rainy Day Sweatshirt

If I had to choose one item of clothing to wear for the rest of my life, it would definitely be my old, worn-in navy blue Notre Dame hockey sweatshirt. The letters are cracking and peeling, and I have no collegiate ties whatsoever to the thing—but it’s the softest shirt in the world, and I'd probably die if it ever left me. Wednesday, August 26, 2009 More >>