While it can be lots of fun to “dress up” for the holidays, one doesn’t have to go all glam. For a chic casual style, try a turtleneck midi dress for a casual, yet chic look. And it’s important to say, you don’t have to spend a great deal to put together a cute holiday…
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Casual Last-Minute Thanksgiving Outfits
Here we are just three days away from Thanksgiving. Still wondering what to wear? Here are some casual last-minute Thanksgiving outfits to inspire you. How will you be celebrating Thanksgiving? Larger groups and more family members will likely be celebrating the tradition together this year, though it may be a casual get-together. For some of…
Shop Your Closet to Re-create Holiday Fashions
Looking through some of my favorite catalogs at this year’s holiday fashions, it occurred to me over and over: I have that skirt, that top, a similar piece…and hey, I can re-create holiday fashions from my closet! So I decided to do a series of copycat looks based on the trends showing up this season….
Black Wash Jeans are the Latest Denim Trend
Have you noticed the trend toward black wash jeans? It may not be that noticeable, because, after all, there are SO many washes and shades available. The black wash, however, is a subtle way to style black jeans. I’ll bet we all have jet black jeans in our denim collection, and these make a nice…
The Popularity of Faux Fabrics in Fashion
The “faux” word has become pretty familiar and fairly popular lately. Faux fabrics are used not only in fashion but in decor and formerly leather goods like handbags and wallets. There are many expressions for these fabrics, including, vegan leather, leatherette, pleather, and so on. The leather-like fabrics available now have come a long way…
Three Ways to Style a Sweater Skirt
When the weather turns cold, sweater dresses pop up everywhere. But how about a sweater skirt? It’s another piece to add to your wardrobe that is super versatile. While sweater skirts are often paired with a sweater top in the same color and knit, you can create lots of looks by switching out the matching…
Three Ways to Style a Pre-Loved Velvet Shirt
Velvet never goes out of style, but it becomes even more popular during the holiday season. To show you just how versatile velvet can be, here are three ways to style a pre-loved velvet shirt. There is something about this rich, sumptuous fabric that everyone loves. So, let’s talk a bit about the pre-loved term……
How to Style a Denim Midi Skirt for Fall
I’m an aficionado of all things denim, and I’m guessing you are, too! So a denim midi skirt is right up my alley! In this post, I’ll share one way I’ve styled my denim midi skirt for fall weather. I think it’s especially fun that denim is available in so many colors as well as…
Fall Finds from Target
Are you a Target shopper? If you’ve never shopped there, it’s a good time to start, as you can see from these fall finds from Target. Honestly, there was a time when I would NEVER have shopped at Target. Yes, I was a bit of a fashion snob. But their styles, clothing lines, and quality…
The Shacket Trend is Going Strong!
Just what is a shacket, you ask? Well, it’s really just a shirt and jacket all rolled into one. There are lots of styles out there, but the most popular is the plaid versions in a thicker fabric. These shackets are fairly warm so they are perfect for a fall day. Here in Southern California…