The Mirror Image team consists of Inquirer and philly.com writers with a passion for fashion and an eye for the trends. We live to shop and shop to live, but always appreciate a good sale. We know that “What I am going to wear?” is a serious question, possibly requiring consultation and multiple outfit changes. We believe beauty treatments can be a necessity instead of a luxury, and consider awards shows required viewing. Above all, we strive to bring style into our daily lives – and have fun telling others about it.
Contributor Elizabeth Wellington has been the Inquirer's Fashion Reporter since 2003 and writes the Mirror, Mirror column for the Sunday Image section. She is a bargain shopper who hates buying pants and rarely meets a dress she doesn’t like.
Contributor Chris Gray is the editor of the Image section, and has been a reporter and editor at the Inquirer since 2001. She believes you are never too tall for heels and considers text messaging a vital form of communication.
Contributor Karen Heller covered fashion for several years, nationally and regionally, and has an enduring interest in style and fashion. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in commentary, she reports on popular culture. Her column appears in the Wednesday Daily Magazine.
Contributor Kristen Graham is a Philly.com producer and columnist. She is still recovering from her mother dressing her in homemade cotton plaid bell-bottoms as a toddler, and regards religious Project Runway and What Not To Wear watching as the only way to make amends.
Contributor Jodie Chester Lowe is a Philly.com Entertainment producer and a member of the Great Expectations project team. By college, she knew she needed to expand her wardrobe beyond casual shirts and jeans. She’s branched out with the tops, but denim still gets its own drawer (or two) in her dresser.
Contributor Ellen Dunkel is the Philly.com Entertainment channel manager. She was almost literally born to shop, having grown up in Paramus, N.J., the No. 2 ZIP code in the United States for retail sales. She often serves as a personal shopper for family members who are missing the fashion gene.
Comments (2)
Great article. I already think cell phone use in public is getting out of control, but the Bluetooh takes it to the next extreme level. What's really aggravating is when these things are worn in the most inappropriate places such as houses of worship, the movies and meetings.
Don't get me wrong..I have a cell phone and while it's a great device to have, I practice cell phone discipline. In fact, I rarely use my cell phone in a crowded public place, and when I do, I step outside. I will NEVER buy or wear a Bluetooth.
Nothing, except maybe a bad pair of shoes, can kill the look of a nice and well orchestrated wardrobe than these ugly devices.
Posted by gil | August 10, 2007 11:47 AM
Posted on August 10, 2007 11:47
I think they're fantastic when you're driving, and there aren't any wires that can cause grief; or when you're running, it's nice to not be tethered.
I agree, however, that bluetooth mania is out of hand. If you're not holding anything, why are you using the headset? Is it too hard to hold a cell phone now?
On top of it all, bluetooth is a highly insecure technology, which is why I personally take great pains to use it only sparingly.
Posted by psv | August 10, 2007 3:08 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 15:08