How To Wear Black In The Summer

June 6, 2018

Black Crochet Bib Sleeveless Top
Black Short Sleeve Jumpsuit
Black Maxi Jersey Dress
Black Trouser Shorts
Black Drawstring Waist Skirt

A hallmark of summer collections is color, and lots of it.  The bolder the better.  But sometimes you get the itch to reach for something that is simple, and basic, like black.

In the summer months, sporting all black (or even partially black) outfits often gets a bad rap.  You’ll look like a moody teenager, or, you’ll look like you’re dressing out of season.  But none of this has to be the case.  You can wear black on the hottest days of the year, and still look seasonally appropriate for summer.

How?

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Simple Fix For Distressed Denim

May 23, 2018

Shredded Cutoff Denim Shorts

Distressed denim is the term retailers use to describe jeans with holes or patches to create worn in look.  And right now jeans with scrapes, shreds, and holes are everywhere. But sometimes the placement of the hole is not in a flattering spot on your leg, such as when it is on the front of the jean near your pockets. Other times, the hole is already larger in size and you may not want it to get any bigger. When this happens, I have a simple fix to let you keep sporting your distressed jeans for many days to come.

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Essential Pieces When Working From Home — Summer Edition

May 16, 2018

In this increasing digital world, more and more people are working from home. When you work from home it’s very easy to roll into your home office in your pajamas and slippers and just stay that way all day. But sooner or later, this can get drab and boring.

If you’ve been working from home for a while, then you already know that it takes a lot of discipline to sit down and log in 7 to 8 hours (or more) a day, every single day. You can apply this same discipline by getting into the habit of getting dressed so that you feel energized and more productive.

Since you don’t have to dress up as if you are going into an office, you can select pieces that are still casual, but polished. And bonus, when FedEx, UPS, or that unexpected visitor stops by, or you have to run an errand on your lunch break, you’ll already be stylish and put together.

I’ve outlined a few pieces that are going to be cozy, comfortable, and stylish when logging long hours on your computer at home.

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Trending Now: Kimonos And Mules

May 9, 2018

Kimono

Sole Society Paisley Print Kimono & Chinese Laundry Mule Bootie

In Japanese, the word “kimono” traditionally meant “clothing,” or more accurately, “thing to wear.” But in more recent years, the word kimono has been used to describe a loose robe with wide sleeves that is tied with a sash and is often long in length. The soft, silky material, and loose, flowy fit of a kimono makes this item of clothing a fun alternative to layering with a cardigan, blazer, or jacket when it’s warm outside. In fact, for Summer 2018, the kimono is one of the hottest trending items.

Here are a few of my favorites.

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The Perfect Floral Prints For Spring

April 25, 2018

Lace Floral Midi Dress | Floral A-Line Dress

After a long, grey winter, colors and prints are often welcomed. One of the best ways to add a little print to your spring wardrobe is to sport a floral print. To help you add a little spring into your step, here are my favorite floral prints for spring this year. And if you aren’t a fan of florals, check out my previous post on 3 Ways To Dress For Spring When You Don’t Like Floral Prints  or you can inject a little color into your spring wardrobe with Spring Into Colored Pants.

But for the floral lovers, let’s move onto the fun!

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Spring Into Colored Pants

April 19, 2018

Island blue chinos

Gap Girlfriend Twill Island Blue Chinos

One of the hallmarks of spring is the awakening of color.  Blooming flowers, budding trees, grass becoming green again, Mother Nature always puts on a dazzling display of color during spring.

If you sport lots of neutrals with your pants, why not try mixing up your look with some color instead? Pastels are softer colors, known for their soothing vibe and lack of strong contrast.  Plus, pastels are always quite abundant in spring collections.  If you’ve never tried colored pants before, spring is the perfect time to dip your toe into a little color with pastel pants.

Here are some pants I’ve recently tried from the spring collections.

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3 Ways To Dress For Spring When You Don’t Like Floral Prints

April 2, 2018

dot print pant

BR Sloan Skinny Dot Print Pant

Daffodils, crocus, and tulips are typically some of the earliest spring flowers to bloom. Every year, spring fashion gives a nod to mother nature with floral prints. Pastel, retro, vibrant, regardless of the color, floral prints and spring are synonymous with spring fashion.

But if you aren’t a fan of floral prints, here are 3 ways to dress like spring, with nary a flower in sight.

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Tips To Wear White Jeans For Spring

March 18, 2018

White jeans on a snowy spring day.

White jeans are one of my favorite spring staples. They make every outfit look fresh, crisp, and they really do go with everything. While white jeans can be worn year round, I start sporting mine regularly in the spring and continue to do so all through the summer months. That makes spring collections the perfect time to shop for white jeans.

When shopping for white jeans, here are a few things to keep in mind.

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Reversible Clothing — Less Pieces, More Outfits

February 28, 2018

Mix and match. Flip and Reverse. Reversible clothing allows you to get more bang for your fashion buck. You can own fewer clothes in your closet and pack less stuff when you travel without sacrificing your styling options. Comfortable. Practical. Travel-Friendly. I recently stumbled across reversible clothing at White House Black Market* and now I’m hooked!

Here are a few pieces that have caught my eye.

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Dressing For A Cold Spring

February 23, 2018

Mint suit

WHBM Mint Trophy Jacket |WHBM White Single Pleat Shell Top | WHBM Mint Comfort Stretch Pant | WHBM Vanilla Snake Embossed Pumps | WHBM Mint Colorblock Tote

With spring weather right around the corner and the spring collections available now in stores, it’s time to start prepping for a wardrobe transition. The spring weather in my area is often cold, wet, and rainy, which brings with it a unique set of challenges. These are my favorite 4 tips for dressing for a cold (and rainy) spring.

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