The picture of fashion, family style
A few fashion tips for the family portrait, assuming you get everyone on the same page
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
The last time I booked a family portrait, my youngest was still in diapers. He is 11 now.
Why have I waited so long? The logistics of coordinating the four of us to be in the same place at the same time gets harder every year. Preaching to the choir, right?
However,...
‘Scoping’ out my new tattoo
Marked for life…if you have the right medical gear
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have been writing my weekly article for over a year now. And, I have discussed enough topics (fashion related and otherwise) to feel that this is almost like having a public diary. I find very few issues “off limits.”
That being said….I had the pleasure of my second colonoscopy this week.
(In...
Mirror, Mirror
Do we worry too much about what we think others see?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
How often do you look in the mirror during the course of a day?
Twice? Ten times? One hundred?
I’ve never actually taken the time to count. But, I think it’s safe to say that I do it a MINIMUM of ten times. I wake up, fix my hair, and put on make-up. I go to the gym and workout (mirrors galore)....
School’s open: dress them well
A few simple pointers for your students returning to the classroom
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
This school year is a momentous one in our household! We have one son going into the middle school and one going into the high school. BIG changes. BIG responsibility.
Thankfully for my children, we send them off in the morning to be educated by professionals. Heaven knows, if left...
Just dyeing to get it exactly right
Beyond the very lucky few, getting the right hair color can be tricky
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
A woman came up to me in Starbucks the other day to compliment my hair color. “Is it natural?” she asked.
Hmmmmmmmm.
What does that mean EXACTLY?
I was born a redhead. I think given my skin tone, eye color and fiery disposition that would be obvious to most. However, the vibrant...
Winning the gold for fashion
The Olympics are exciting, the fashion choices often not so much
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am not particularly athletic.
If I had to describe my physical prowess, I would qualify myself as “sporty” (Spice. Ha!) (Sorry for the 90’s reference…had to do it.)
I like to sweat and I enjoy a good 60-minute (max) workout (in an air-conditioned facility).
And, I am fiercely competitive.
For...
You can take the girl out of the city…
Wyoming offers spectacular views, but it’s hard to say which is scarier: the local fashions or the need to carry bear repellant
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am a city slicker (even though I live in rural Chester County).
I enjoy being a mere hop, skip and a jump away from great malls, little boutiques and nail salons. I can appreciate beautiful scenery, certainly. However,...
The mark of the beastly
Tattoos are forever, so when you ink, so do carefully
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have been threatening to write an article about tattoos for months.
Truth is, I’m a chicken. I know that people with “ink” take it VERY seriously…and, let’s face it, most of them could easily kick my butt.
HOWEVER, in the true spirit of free speech, I feel that it is my duty as a fashion columnist...
Building the ultimate ‘beach bag’ for summer
Pack light, but pack smart when you head to the shore
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com
I looooove to go to the beach! It is not officially summer (no matter how high the temperature gets) until my feet are in the sand and I can smell that delicious salt air.
Not to boast, but I think I may have perfected the ultimate weekend “Beach Bag” by whittling down to these fabulous...
A visitation by the ghost of proms past
Weren’t the late 1980s awesome? No? And what was with those sleeves?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes
Take a good looooooong look.
Go ahead.
It’s fine to laugh at my expense.
However, you know that if you went to high school in the late 80’s you have VERY similar pictures rotting in an album as I type.
Last night was Unionville Prom 2012 and I am quite certain that no girl...
