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Maybe it’s my brunette-ness, but I have always had a thing for tortoiseshell. There is just something about the richness of the brown the warmth of the pattern that I’ve adored. It’s easy to think tortoiseshell belongs in the fall because of its coloring, but I love to wear it with white in the spring [...]

I’ve recently been going back through some Pinterest boards to do some reorganizing and I stumbled across this outfit that I pinned a year ago. Then I remember WHY I pinned it – it’s the perfect, every day spring/summer ensemble that is super easy to pull off and even modify if needed. After all, it’s [...]

While I cannot actively promote criminal activity on this site for fear of The Man coming to confiscate my freedom and my jewelry collection, I will tell you the best place to find the best boyfriend cardigan is in someone else’s closet. It could POSSIBLY be in your husband/boyfriend/roommate’s closet. But I wouldn’t know. You, [...]

There are many things that make an ensemble interesting – and it does not begin with how much it costs. Where it really begins is the interplay of high and low, tough and elegant, masculine and feminine. There is no single piece in your collection that does this better than a blazer. The boys may [...]

You have your gorgeous new swimsuit and your sunscreen. You’re not going to just throw a t-shirt on over it, are you? No. No, you are not. I’m over at momtastic talking about the other part of your pool and beach ensemble, the cover-up, with some tips on choosing one and the secret to a [...]

The bikini. It is iconic, but can strike fear in the hearts of women thanks to awful dressing room lighting and mirrors. Is it meant for everyone? No, but it is meant for more women than they think – if they only had one key accessory… Confidence. The key to pulling off a bikini is [...]

Image via Patrick McMullan I’m always on the lookout for outfits that can do double duty – in life or on vacation. Classic pieces that get remixed for an edgier daytime vibe are perfect for this – and Ashley Olsen is the queen of pulling this kind of combination off. A simple white bandage skirt [...]

Creating that perfect silhouette happens in two ways: (1) the way in which your clothing is cut or tailored and (2) the correct belt and where it is worn. It is not enough to have the right belt, it must be worn in the right place. Belts are an under-appreciated accessory in my opinion. They [...]

You know how perfume should be placed at your pulse points for maximum alluring effect? I feel the same way about jewelry. Most especially bracelets – hanging ever so elegantly at the curve of your wrist while you use your hands to tell a story. And there’s something about a bangle – the solid, unyielding [...]

Transitioning from winter to spring doesn’t have to be a big deal – especially with colored denim. I’m over at momtastic today working with a fantastic pair of red jeans and putting together an easy outfit for any day. Just be sure to add a little extra swing in your hips for these red jeans. [...]