Capris can be hard to style! For one, they tend to shorten your legs. Most of us look better with a longer leg line. Two, they highlight wide calves. (If you are self-conscious about your calves, I would suggest skipping this look). Capris…
Simple Everyday Spring Outfit
I’m a big fan of simplicity. Get dressed as nicely as you can as quickly as you can. In spring, when the weather is sunny but cooler, I usually grab a sweater and jeans. For a spring outfit, I like…
5 Ways To Survive A Shopping Freeze
In March, I promised my husband I wouldn’t buy any more clothes until June. Limited shopping is one of the blessings and disciplines of doing a capsule wardrobe. I didn’t define a certain number of items this season; rather I…
Fixing the Bootie Sandals Mistake
Several posts ago, I wrote about a pair of shoes I probably could have passed on. (See My Bootie Mistake). First, the shoes: I really like my Steve Madden open-toed bootie sandals. They’re great for spring, summer, fall (in California),…
How to Do Denim on Denim
The trick to doubling up on denim is to mix the colors and weights of the textures. Go for a contrast. For example, a light colored chambray shirt combines well with dark denim pants. You want it to look obvious…
My “Valentino” Sandals
I’m so happy be to be co-posting again this week, but this time with Midwestern Melissa! We’re both newbie bloggers with similar styles and life values. She does a great job of finding stylish, wearable, and budget friendly clothes. Today…
“Le No Makeup” Plus My Fav Mascara
I love the “Le no makeup” look. I’m so glad the heavy, flawless, airbrushed look is out and healthy, luminous, fresh looking skin is in! Let your skin breathe. If you can’t see it, you’re wearing too much, says long time…
20% off Vintage Specialty Necklaces
I’m so happy to be co-posting with Ann from Duct Tape and Denim today. She is doing a special post inspired by my spring capsule jackets series. She found all three in one day at the thrift shop!! Ann is super talented. Her…
How to Find the Best Trench Coat
Hourglass//Apple//Column//Inverted Triangle//Pear or Here This classic trench is one of my most used, year-round jackets. I purchased this petite, London Fog brand last year in February from Macy’s online at the end of the winter season. (They had a ton of options…
Find Your Best Utility Jacket
I love capsule wardrobes because you get the most bang for your buck out of the least amount of clothes. You save money, time, and closet space when each item performs a number of duties. The right utility jacket is no exception….