After a trip to New York City, a friend of ours brought us a book back called P.S.- I made this… This book inspires and encourages everyone to embrace the author Erica Domesek’s creative motto: “I see it. I...

1. Peplums – Many of the trends this Spring were derived out of a push towards a more sophisticated, ladylike silhouette. This particular trend takes that movement a step further with use of the peplum! With design...

A little bit can go a long way when it comes to accessories. We are going to prove this to you using one strand of pearls. With a touch of creativity, we will show you 6 different looks made with one simple strand of pearls....

Most of us are sure to own a plain white T-shirt. Although some may consider this closet staple a very boring piece, we are going to let you in on a little secret. There are several ways to rock your plain white tee! Dress...

This week we have a guest article by makeup artist Perry L. Oakley I love the holidays, but then again who doesn’t? From a new cozy wardrobe to sparkly fashion accessories, it makes you want to be festive in...

Toss out that tacky Christmas sweater! We couldn’t be more excited that this season we are trending back to cocktail and evening attire for holiday parties. Hot holiday fashions for 2011 include baby doll cocktail...

If you head into Black Friday sales without a strategy, it is almost guaranteed that you will overspend, and you won’t get the deals that you were seeking in the first place. Here are some Black Friday shopping tips to...

Last month we provided a list of the top 10 trends for fall 2011, featuring pictures straight off of the runway. This month we decided to take the challenge of creating trend looks using items we could find right here in...

Nine Lakeland ladies are wearing the same dress for 31 days, 31 different ways. Why? There are a lot of a different women participating in the October Dress Project, and each participates for different reasons, but the motto...

No one does maternity better than our own Courtney Philpot! Congratulations are in order as she delivered a beautiful baby girl on October 5th. She did a great job of putting this together for other expecting mothers. Gone...

As we put away our swimsuits and sunscreen, we wanted to make sure you have the latest trends for fall on your radar! Here is a list that we have compiled to help you prepare for a fabulously fashionable fall! 1.)...

photo credit: Cathy Hayes for Lakeland...

From the red carpet, to the runway shows, Fashion’s Night Out Tampa Bay was a fashion lovers dream! After strutting down the red carpet, attendees filled take home boxes with goodies from the chocolate bar sponsored by...

photo credit: Cathy Hayes for Lakeland...

Good news Lakeland fashion lovers! No need to travel all the way to New York City to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out. The worldwide celebration of fashion is coming to International Plaza and Bay Street for the first time on...

photo credit: Cathy Wright for Lakeland...

photo credit: Cathy Hayes for Lakeland...

Everyone needs a go-to fringe scarf in their fashion repertoire. Here’s an easy way to make your own. What You Will Need: -Old T-Shirt -Good Scissors Step 1: Go through your old T-shirts and find a daring print or...

Following a reader’s request, we are hitting the streets to keep an eye out for local style. Expect the True Style team out and about snapping pictures of stylish Lakelanders. You never know when we may run into...

We hope that you enjoyed our rendition of Lakeland Local’s 30/30! The goal was to show you that with a little creativity, you do not need an overflowing closet to produce “true style.” With a total of 30...

Good news! The hottest beauty trends for summer can be found at Lakeland drugstores, minus the high price tags. After testing many products, we have put together a list of our favorites to help you complete your summer...

Starting June 1st, we are going to take you on a 30 day creative style journey. We are going to show you how to take 30 pieces from your closet and make 30 completely different outfits. You can use as many accessories as you...

Did the cooler temps have you itching to sink your toes in the sand while the music of a steel drum band plays in the background? We concur! With summer vacation still pages away on the calendar, we thought you could use a...

We were so excited to be invited to direct a fashion show for Platform Art’s recent Art Party #17, “We’re Not in Canvas Anymore.” Staying in theme, we put an artful spin on a runway show featuring modern clothing and...