With our new almost-constant casual lifestyle, I find myself reaching for outfits that are comfy yet still have a little style. This denim jacket outfit is perfect for fall and for wearing most any day. Of course, a denim jacket looks good with almost anything and definitely adds some style to your outfit whether…
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Sleepwear and Comforter For A Good Night’s Sleep
What is your favorite sleepwear? Are you a flannel pajamas gal? A short or long nightgown? Do you favor tailored PJs? I tend to vary my sleepwear based on the season–and my mood. But my fabric of choice is always cotton or a cotton blend. Regardless of the temperature, cotton always seems just right. It’s…
Gray Leopard Sweater Outfit
Ah, the many shades of leopard print! You can pick up a leopard print in almost any color, and I couldn’t resist putting together this gray leopard sweater outfit. There are so many gorgeous interpretations of this print. It’s just another example of Mother Nature’s ability to create beautiful patterns for us to emulate. I…
Fall Trends: The Puff Sleeve Top
You’ve seen them everywhere in the new fall lineup: puff sleeves. They are popping up (puffing up?) everywhere in tops, dresses, and sweaters. Today, I’m featuring a puff sleeve top with a pair of trousers for an easy fall look. Here’s a fun fact. Puff sleeves have been around since at least the 16th century….
How to Transition a Ruffle Hem Dress Outfit
Even though it’s September, we are at that time of year when the days are still long and hot. Fall clothing is out there, in the stores that are open and definitely online. So what to wear? And what to buy? It’s time to pick up pieces with an eye to styling them in various…
Add a Pop of Color with a Red Kimono
Even with fall in the air (um, not here, but many of you reading this are already mentioning a hint of fall weather where you live), a pop of color is welcome on a sunny day. And this red kimono does a great job providing some fall color. Think apples. Or berries. Kimonos made a…
The Duster-Length Cardigan For Fall Style
Right off the bat, you ask, what the heck is a duster, right? And how is it different from a long cardigan?! Well, it turns out that the very definition of a long cardigan is a duster. So if your cardigan falls below the knees, it’s a duster. To illustrate, I’m styling a duster length…
Camo Utility Jacket With a Twist
While our weather stays hot and humid, fall pieces from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale keep rolling in. I’ve been on the hunt for a cute casual jacket and fell in love with the look of this camo utility jacket when it popped up in the sale. It’ll be perfect for a cool fall day–when that…
Classic Blouses: The Backbone of Any Wardrobe
Classic Blouses are truly the backbone of our wardrobes. We wear them for almost every occasion and can style them with shorts and jeans to skirt and suits. For casual events to dressy occasions. They come in every fabric and style. If you were to count just how many you might have in your closet,…
Productivity During the Pandemic
Productivity During the Pandemic I recently read an interesting article about the power of “low-stakes” productivity and how we seldom take the time to celebrate our small successes. Productivity during the pandemic looks very different from our standard vision. Our inability to create big successes convinces us that “if we haven’t perfected homemade sourdough, read…