The cable fair isle sweater is one that never goes out of style. True, it’s definitely a “winter” sweater though it doesn’t have to be a heavy woolen fabric. As the name implies, these sweaters have a geographic context. Here is how good ol’ Wikipedia describes them: Fair Isle (/fɛəraɪ̯l/) is a traditional knitting technique…
For all of my friends here in the US, I wish you the many joys of Thanksgiving today! Despite this truly “unprecedented” year, we do have much to be thankful for. (I know that word is overused, but how else to describe 2020?!) For me, there are many things. First off, I am so thankful…
Today I’m sharing a basic trousers and turtleneck look and showing how easy it is to style these simple brown pieces. Half the fun of styling your wardrobe is mixing and matching pieces you already have. When I shop, I always think, “What else can I wear with this?” It recently occurred to me that…
The tunic top has become a staple in every fashionable lady’s closet. It wasn’t always that way. Once considered an “older woman’s” attire, tunics are worn by every age group. And why not? They are both comfortable and stylish! I know we all have a pretty good idea where the term “tunic” comes from, but…
Even in Southern California, it can get pretty cold at this time of year. Especially in the early morning and evenings. So I’ve found the perfect outerwear–this packable down coat. I’ve long been a fan of these puffy-style coats and they just keep getting better and better. I still have a black maxi down coat…
Tired of athleisure and sweats? Does your holiday style need a bit of perking up? A great way to do that is with this flirty jacquard skirt. Have you found yourself a bit more interested in decorating for the holidays this year? That seems a common theme. Most of us will be sticking close to…
Staying home to celebrate the holidays this year doesn’t mean having to sacrifice style. You can still look festive, as in this shimmer sweater outfit. Just adding a piece with a little shimmer can take a basic skirt and pants outfit to a whole new level of style. And rich color can make all the…
With our current at-home lifestyle, we’re all dressing in a more casual comfy style. Like this adorable leopard print joggers and sweatshirt look. While athleisure pieces are often our outfits of choice, so too are joggers and sweatshirts in soft, cozy fabrics. And when leopard print enters into the mix, who can resist? Love leopard?…
Happy November, all! Can anybody explain why the first three-quarters of 2020 were super S.L.O.W. and time is now flying by? Must be the holiday inertia, right? So it’s time to plan ahead. First up: How to style a casual Thanksgiving outfit. I’m thrilled to be co-hosting Ada’s weekly Link Party this week. Her blog,…
A poet shirt (also known as a poet blouse or pirate shirt) is a type of shirt made as a loose-fitting blouse with full bishop sleeves, usually decorated with large frills on the front and on the cuffs. While this one doesn’t have the frills, it fits the description, even though we’re not going for the pirate vibe. Arg. The beauty of this…
In a recent post, How to Mix Textures and Patterns, I shared some ideas for putting these pieces together to make a great outfit. Today I’m sharing a leopard and faux leather outfit as another way to combine those elements. Pieces in this outfit all come from my closet and you’ve seen them before. The…