About Kathy Friend
Kathy Friend, wardrobe coach and personal shopper, is Fashion and Style Expert on the WSBT TV Morning Show (CBS affiliate), Fashion Editor of Michiana FAMILY Magazine, and Wedding Day Magazine. Kathy peddles women's clothing for 2 designers, a private label (direct to customer), and a boutique collection called Madras 641. Kathy's expertise is in fit and style. Extensive training she has had as an employee of several apparel companies gives her a unique perspective and insight to making women look their very best.Website: http://www.kathyfriend.com
Posts by Kathy Friend
Ways to Hide Holiday Weight
By Kathy Friend on December 8, 2008
Forget foregoing another piece of pie this holiday season, hide the holiday-5 (or 10) pounds with some fashion tricks.
Compression Garments – You’ve heard of Spanx…but did you know: Spanx come in a variety of styles? You can “compress” everything {read more}
By Kathy Friend on December 8, 2008
Formalwear For the Family
By Kathy Friend on December 6, 2008
(image credit: Jacob White)
SITUATION: You get the mail, and notice an invitation to a formal wedding. You look closer at the invitation, and it says “children welcome”. What do you do?
Or, you decide that this is the year you are going {read more}
By Kathy Friend on December 6, 2008
Ten Wardrobe Must Haves
By Kathy Friend on November 19, 2008
Ahh yes, the ‘top 10 things every closet should have’. It’s THE list to beat all lists, and if you just had THOSE things in your wardrobe, you’d be set! Right?
Um, well, kind of. I don’t even want to admit how many women’s closets I’ve been {read more}
By Kathy Friend on November 19, 2008
One Jacket – 5 Ways
By Kathy Friend on November 11, 2008
In today’s economy, it is wise to shop from our own closets, rather than to head to the mall. Sometimes we see our closet choices through a very narrow filter. It is hard for us to picture separates; we see outfits.
I want to give you a very simple {read more}
By Kathy Friend on November 11, 2008
Looking Good in Pictures – wardrobe tips, and things to think about
By Kathy Friend on November 4, 2008
Recently, a friend asked for help on what to wear for a photo shoot. She was getting a corporate photo taken for a new job, and the picture was going to be in the newspaper. I gave her some basics tips, and it made me wonder if people generally think {read more}
By Kathy Friend on November 4, 2008
Tricks to Help You Look Thinner
By Kathy Friend on October 30, 2008
Over the years, I’ve consulted (literally) thousands of women on what to wear. I have never had one of those ladies ask me to help them look heavier, make their butt look big or their midsection look fat. One common thread in all women – {read more}
By Kathy Friend on October 30, 2008
Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
By Kathy Friend on October 28, 2008
Some people have a fear of public speaking. Others fear spiders, the dark, snakes. Me? I fear costumes.
I tried wearing my regular jeans and heels to Halloween parties, and saying that I was dressed up as a ‘designer’s rep’ – that didn’t cut {read more}
By Kathy Friend on October 28, 2008
How Clothes Should Fit
By Kathy Friend on October 27, 2008
How your garments should fit
The most common clothing issue I see with women is poorly fitting clothing. My goal with most of my clients is to simply get them into clothing that fits properly. In doing that, they will instantly look thinner, stand a {read more}
By Kathy Friend on October 27, 2008
What NOT to say to a pre-adoptive parent
By Kathy Friend on October 21, 2008
It is funny the things people say to you when you are part of an adopted-family. Things people would never say to someone who was pregnant – or who had birthed a child.
The good-intentioned comments can be naive, and quite honestly cold-hearted. {read more}
By Kathy Friend on October 21, 2008
Smart Fashion Buys for Fall
By Kathy Friend on October 10, 2008
Let’s be real. The economy has cut into all of our budgets. We’re all feeling the pain of the price of gas, the price of groceries. We all can freely admit that tightening our belts probably won’t mean that we don’t add something {read more}
By Kathy Friend on October 10, 2008
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