Tips from La Jolie MLN for a special 2021 holiday.

One Christmas in particular stands out for me. At the time, our daughter Maya was three. We had traveled to visit family in Chicago for the holiday and were eagerly anticipating Christmas morning, watching Maya’s face light up as she first saw (and then ripped into) all the presents under the tree. Early that morning, we heard Maya’s excited chatter echoing up the stairs and thought we better go down. As we entered the room we saw my mother sitting on her chair with a cup of coffee, beaming lovingly at Maya who had already torn into all her presents and was busily playing. It was lovely, and we missed the whole thing! Kind gesture to let us sleep in mom, but really?! We still laugh when we remember it.

Remember those low-rise jeans you used to love? Replaced by the skinny, high-rise version; just a sexier update on Mom jeans if you ask me. Were you a lover of all things leopard print? Gone. How about all those bridesmaid dresses you were forced to wear to your friends’ weddings? Tossed I’m guessing. In 2020 alone, fashion trends that bit the dust included: mesh leggings, neon activewear, all-black outerwear, tiny wire sunglasses, one-piece swimsuits with cutouts, large logos on purses, miniature handbags, biker shorts and collarless jackets.

If you loved Julia Roberts’ portrayal of Vivian in Pretty Woman, you’ll remember the scene when she goes back to the snooty boutique that had asked her to leave. Her “call-girl” outfit gave her away. However, armed with cash from Richard Gere’s character, Edward, she buys out the place. Her transformation from “skank” to classic beauty is an enduring fashion moment…