With living in Minnesota I think it is fair to say we are all used to the changing of seasons.  Now that it is fall and feels cooler than usual (rumor has it we are missing out on the typical 60 degree temps we usually have at this time of year) it is a perfect […]

Shop, Save, Share: First Shopping Social This Thursday  Join the Shop, Save, Share Card Committee at our first shopping social this Thursday, September 6, at il Vostro Boutique, 5 – 9 p.m. Bring your friends for a night of fashion, wine and fun! Everyone knows it’s still much too early to pack away your summer […]

It is safe to say that we are all pretty busy and if you are anything like my friend Abby you are REALLY busy (she is currently in the throes of law school finals and this blog post is in her honor).  When we are going through a busy time in our week, month, year […]

I don’t know about you, but I love getting dressed during the weekends!  It may sound funny but it is true.  The weekends are a time where there are so many options.  Usually, we don’t have to wear our “work” clothes and get to have a little more fun and express ourselves.  Yes, I might […]

They say that April showers bring May flowers so lets not be too upset by the weather today.  Instead use this as an opportunity to give your rainy day attire a little kick in the pants (or dress, skirt, etc.).  It may be grey and rainy but there are ways to still have fun with […]

To all my friends and clients it turns out 1200 Miles to Barneys has been experiencing an email glitch so I apologize if you have sent an email to info or jessica@1200milestobarneys.com and it was not answered.   The issue has since been resolved!

I am sure most of you have heard the term color blocking as a hot trend for spring.  The term can bring on different feelings.  Some people may feel excitement (for those that love wearing multiple colors together), confusion (for those who aren’t quite sure what it means) and avoidance (for those that think it […]

Each time I start working with a new client I hear many of the same comments such as; “This feels so good to be going through my clothes why did I ever put this off?”, “I have been so worried about someone judging me instead of helping me go through my stuff that I’ve put […]

Fall Fashion Week 2012 in New York has come to a close.  Yes, you read that correctly.  For us in the real world it may seem crazy to be thinking of Fall 2012, but for the fashion world it is normal!  Everything is ahead by at least a full season.  When we are thinking of […]

Sometimes I feel totally uninspired.  Then I look at my clothes and just feel annoyed.  Annoyed because I have already worn the outfit I was thinking of, I didn’t leave enough time to put together a new out, or I am just sick of the season in general and want something new.  When this happens […]