Sonja Motley

I have always known I was black (the term of the time) but it was never an issue and more of a marking of my physical identity, no difference. There were no presumptions or idea of who I am. “I am Sonja — want to be friends?

You can feel it in the air… See it in all your favorite magazines. Here’s the online fashion buzz. Everyone’s clothing season is approbation to fall and it’s time to take inventory of what you must keep in your wardrobe […]

Digging in the dirt is not what this short fashion chat is about. Sorry to mislead you! Weeding through things are — that’s another issue and the point. I want you get function with your fashion. Picking the right items […]

  OLD and NEW= YOU We are in the thick of Spring Fashion Season. Switching out our closets to lighter, brighter garments. Take inventory of your sandal collection. Taking mental  notes or actual notes of or needs and wants for […]

Let me just cut to the chase by saying: When has it become OK to leave the house still wearing your PJs, pajamas, slippers to function out in the public eye? Thats right, Pajamas and SLIPPERS! I am being polite […]

Put on Your Big Girl Pants! Let’s take a quick Peek at the Fall Forecast for the “trouser.” For the past several years and Fall season–close cut,c ropped, tight, super fitting, nippy pants and jeans have been a must to […]

Is the LBD dead? Has the little black dress become a big crutch? There are semi designers and a windfall of new designers on this shore as well as across the big Pond. Rosie Assoulin, Tanya Taylor, Jonathan Saunders. Many […]

Resale, consignment, recycle, green-whatever you prefer–is all the rage right now. For some it is an acquired taste. Many are shy to the idea. Most take the plunge and are hooked. Young, old, kids, men…almost everyone wants to look great […]