Kelly Cutrone at her desk

With her disheveled hair, unmade-up face and shapeless black garb, Kelly Cutrone is a cross between a bag lady and Anna Magnani. Her show, called “Kell  on Earth” (Bravo)  has, however, found a home in many a fashionista’s heart. This is partly because of Kelly’s “don’t suffer fools lightly”  attitude (she just wrote a book with the title, If you Have to Cry, Go Outside)  and partly because the program exhibits the distinctly unglamorous side of the fashion.

We’re talking about real “reality” TV, an accurate depiction of what goes on at a boutique fashion PR firm, with a leader who’s equal parts mom and dictator.

And I’m addicted to it. Better tune in Monday night if you want to catch the last episode of the season. What will Skinner do? What will Kelly do? How does a long-haired Goth guy with black fingernails and lots of spiked jewelry navigate life?

What looks like fashion hit or miss, is a base plan. “My style says ‘Look at me, don’t look at me,’ ” she explained. Read how she does it at http://nyti.ms/cdc5eT

Anyhow, my time spent with Sheryl was Fun, Productive (I think we created about 35 new outfits) and Delicious (she makes a heck of a lunch). Here are 2  of her new looks using the same pieces, but different accessories.

If you’re confused, overwhelmed or uncertain about your best looks (and what to do with all that stuff you own), get in touch with me so we can discuss what I can do for you!

Jeans with leopard jacket, belted, and cowboy boots

Jeans with leopard jacket, necklaces and high boots

Stuart Weitzman Adobe Aniline Patent pump

The hottest “new” shoe hue is nude. Fashion magazines love it because it goes with everything in a woman’s wardrobe and more importantly, extends  the leg for miles and miles. It looks terrific with bare legs and sheer nude hosiery, too.

But something is wrong with calling this shade “nude” or “flesh,” because it doesn’t look nude on black skin, brown skin, yellow skin and any other skin that’s not white skin.

It’s time to really think about how we use fashion descriptions to make them more inclusive. It’s not as sexy to call nude “adobe,” or blush or whatever, but it’s so much more accurate and less exclusionary.

The photo at left needs no explanation. The handbag is the piece that brings the outfit to life. It’s bold, but classic…just right for the female who wants to fit in, yet stand out. It’s an eyecatching choice for a neutral palate.

Scott’s aptly titled new book, The Sartorialist, provides endless visual pleasure and lots of great  ideas. Let me know how you like it.

Two weeks ago, I had lunch with a friend I haven’t seen for 30 years. We met in camp when we were 13 and kept in touch for a decade, but the disconnect happened when our lives took different directions.

When I finally saw her after all this time, she looked exactly the same. We had always had a strong resemblance and we still did. (I’m on the left.) And interestingly enough, she had more or less the same classic style. In fact, we both sort of grew into our individual fashion approaches. Funny how that happens.

When I look back on what I’ve worn since my 20s, I see my style as a work in progress. But what hasn’t changed is my love of whimsy, with a touch of daring. My look is somewhat simpler now and instead of jackets, I’m addicted to all manner of cardigans. A big believer in signatures, I still wear a man’s watch (in this case, my father’s), chunky rings and usually a necklace or three or four (rather than important earrings, which used to be a daily habit).

I think signatures are important for all of us. They show our personality and make us memorable. My other signatures include leopard print, anything Pucci, teeny handbags after dark and tunics over skinny pants. What are yours?