What comes to mind when you think of a pink tweed blazer? What do you picture in your mind when you hear those words? Probably something classic, like a skirt and blazer or slacks and blazer suit, right? Well, if you have an older suit like this hanging out in your closet, try something new…
Open front cardigans have been around for several years, so it’s fun to find one with a different pattern. Like this chevron open front cardigan. While we all love the many options available in animal prints–leopard, zebra, and snakeskin prints–it’s nice to break out with a different pattern. The open front cardigan is so versatile…
In looking for some fall dress ideas, I remembered that a Trunk Club selection would soon be forthcoming, so I asked my stylist for a nice variety. I have to say, she delivered with 8 fall dress ideas! As you know, Trunk Club is a styling service from Nordstrom, who has extensive variety in both…
Since plaid is big for fall, I’m styling another look for a plaid shirt outfit. Rather than just plain blue jeans, these corduroy skinny jeans give the outfit some color in one of fall’s most popular shades: rust. You’ve probably noticed how much rust-colored fashion there is available right now. That’s because it goes with…
Olive is a classic fall color and one of my favorites. It’s such a subtle earthy color that can almost serve as a neutral which makes it look good with so many colors. Today I’m styling it two ways in a plaid tunic outfit. A tunic-style top is such a good choice when you’re looking…
It’s that time of the year that’s still kind of summer and not yet fall and dressing can be a challenge. So I have a solution: this collared shift dress! It’s made in an easy-care fabric, has a comfy fit and comes in three deep shades. What’s not to like? Shift dresses are always a…
Are you mad about plaid? Once again, plaid is a big trend this fall. Since fall is actually a very warm time of year here along the coast, I prefer the lighter-weight fabrics. Fortunately, there are lots of them available. Like this plaid midi dress. Plaid Midi Dress Outfit The History of Plaid On our…
This is a difficult post to write, but I feel I have to put something in writing regarding the recent loss of my amazing mother-in-law, Kathy. You may remember a post in her honor last April as part of our Match Made in Seven collaboration on the “Best of British.” She was absolutely my biggest…
It’s that time of month, once again, when the Match Made in Seven blogger group collaborates on a common theme. This month’s theme, “My Music Icon,” was chosen by Nancy Baten of Nancy’s Fashion Style. Nancy is the brainchild of Match Made in Seven and not only has an amazing fashion sense, but she has…
Are ponchos and ruanas only for fall and winter? Absolutely not! Today, I share how to put together a lightweight ruana outfit for summer. Still confused about the difference between a ruana and a poncho? Is it a scarf? Maybe a wrap? So was I, until I looked it up and did a little research….
How many leopard pieces do you have in YOUR closet? A lot, I’ll bet. How about zebra or snakeskin? Maybe not so much, but they are sure trending with lots of choices out there. Like this snakeskin maxi skirt. The beauty of all the animal prints is how easy they are to style. They go…