Material World


Tacky Christmas Sweater

It’s been two years and it is still in the closet. By Heidi Elnora Everyone has at least one of these in his or her closet. Maybe yours is a hand-me down purchased from the thrift store or a thoughtful gift from your Grandmother, whatever the case may be, you are the proud owner of… Read More

If the Shoe Fits

So just what shoe are you? By Heidi Elnora I once saw a poster with a picture of a glass slipper on it. Under the slipper was the phrase, “You never know how one shoe could change your life. — Cinderella.” Reading this made me think how true those words really are. So I began… Read More

Haute Halloween

It’s just fashion. By Heidi Elnora It’s time to pull out your long-sleeve shirts, skinny jeans, boots and skull bracelets. This is my all-time favorite outfit to wear in my all-time favorite month — October. There is something so special about the month of October. The sky seems bluer. The wind has a hint of… Read More

Lighten Up

It’s just fashion. By Heidi Elnora “Lighten up, it’s just fashion” were the famous words spoken by designer/judge Michael Kors during my stint as a contestant on season 2 of Project Runway. At the time I thought, how could you say that? It’s not just fashion, it’s my life. I eat, sleep, breathe and dream… Read More

Fitting In

Learning the proper fit in life. By Heidi Elnora There are so many things to fit into. I am not just talking about your clothes, because we all know that is a fluctuating issue, but your work environment, your home life, the people that you surround yourself with are all a part of a fitting…. Read More

Girls in White Dresses

What childhood memories make for you. By Heidi Elnora It’s funny what you remember from your childhood and how those memories influence the person you are today. As a little girl, my mom would always sing me “My Favorite Things” by Julie Andrews. She would also take me to rock concerts. She loved Crosby, Stills,… Read More

Costume vs. Uniform

Which one do you wear? By Heidi Elnora My brain never turns off. I am constantly thinking about all of the things on my “to do” list. Sometimes, I wish I were Shera. I sometimes call myself Shera. To me, Shera and Wonder Woman are friends. I chose Shera for her blonde hair. We look… Read More

Cover Yourself

We are too quick to judge people based on their clothes. By Heidi Elnora I never dreamed in a million years that I would be writing a column for B-metro, or that anyone in their right mind would be interested enough in my life and my thoughts to read it. For those of you who are… Read More