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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 [...]

reated in the mid-1930s for Air Force pilots by Ray-Ban through a commission of the U.S. Government, the aviator has long since made the crossover from “military functional” to “completely chic.” I double dog dare you not to think of Top Gun when aviators are mentioned. These go-anywhere frames are wearable by just about anyone, [...]

You know those things you should grab at the end of season while they are on sale? These are on there right behind cashmere sweaters. Aside from giggling every time I say the word “snood”, I adore them. Fur collars as well. Not only do they give a bit of easy warmth to a fall [...]

Do you know about the chic genius that is Warby Parker? You should.  We’re talking making your face hip over at momtastic today.  Come check it out – for the style, the savings and the good of the WORLD. Share

The secret to making technology stylish and chic is to elevate it beyond the technology – to add textural details that harken back to other eras or that add elegance grounded in tradition. So when the lovely Dina highlighted these gorgeous leather backs for iPhones made by Valentine Goods on Twitter last week, my technology [...]

Forget strong investment strategies, consistent savings and clipping coupons for attracting money. You’ve been doing it all wrong. According to the ladies in Brazil, there is a better and much more attractive way to call the dolla dolla bills, y’all. Wear yellow underwear. Want to attract men? Wear red underwear. That’s just begging for a [...]

It appears I am having a love affair with silk flower corsages of all types these days. This is the grandaddy of them all. I found this Blakegodbold Oversized Silk Corsage on the ASOS site as part of their clearance sale (HURRY!). It’s a lot of flower, I know, but it’s just so magnificent. I [...]

Oh, man do I have a thing for exaggerated beauty – especially when it falls into the whole “lady” genre. These flower pins from Emerson Made just make me swoon in my southern-born boots. I love the idea of pinning them on a small, silk-satin ribbon sash and I am SO going to pin a [...]

I spent all of last week in Las Vegas. It was the first vacation my husband and I have taken in seven years sans small people. I know. I have no idea how my head had not exploded during that time or upon landing in Vegas. Seriously. One of the best things we did while [...]

It’s hard to ignore the sweaters and jackets that are showing up in the stores these days.  Head to the mailbox and it’s fall catalogues that fall out and break your toes.  It may be 100 degrees on the thermometer outside, but according to the all-knowing retail calendar it’s FALL, folks. I have yet to [...]