Based on how much I’m seeing flared jeans styled on mannequins in stores, I think it’s safe to say they are back. I am thrilled! This style is a great investment and choosing the right pair involves knowing your body…
How to Print Mix in 6 Easy Steps Right Now
How to Print Mix Once a faux pas, recently a trend, now a skill for all fashionistas: Pattern mixing is a great way to expand your wardrobe without spending money. Alison Freer, costume designer and author of How to Get…
Fall Capsule Wardrobe
Fall is here – my favorite season for style! Modesty isn’t an issue, and the wonderful addition of layers opens so many creative doors. Disclaimer: I am not a professional fashion blogger. This capsule is not the most fashion forward, on trend collection….
Summer Wardrobe Review
In a previous post on my 10 Item Wardrobe, I shared how I whittled down my wardrobe to 10 core items to simplify my life. The purpose was to save time, money and energy for more meaningful activities. This experiment was a success…
How to Wear the Poncho, Ruana, or Cape
Ruanas, ponchos, capes – the look for fall is drapey. Most stores have already rolled out some variety of these wraps, from plaids, stripes to ethnic patterns – all with various price ranges. The color block, Aztec, or graphic designs are the…
How to Wear Fringe
This month on NYFW (New York Fashion Week), fringe frenzy hit the runways and streets. Here are some subtle ways to incorporate the trend into your wardrobe without breaking the bank or looking like an extra from Pocahontas. For the…
Plaid Scarf: A Fall and Winter Staple
One accessory I’ve consistently seen pop up on style blogs in fall is the plaid scarf, so I was thrilled to find one at Ross for $6.00. Even better, it was a set of two: one red and navy plaid…
My 10 Item Wardrobe
Spring-Summer 2015 A closet full of clothes but nothing to wear! In an attempt to eliminate the frantic scramble to put myself together before the kids wake up, I decided to simplify my wardrobe. Most of us don’t picture ourselves as…
How to Wear Two-Tone Jewelry Like A Red Carpet Star
My first big girl purchase after I graduated from college was a watch. The job I landed was at an entertainment public relations firm in LA’s affluent west side. (Think Beverly Hills, Bell Air, Santa Monica). I figured I would…