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,…
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Style a Poet Shirt for Holiday Shopping
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…
Style Steal: Leopard and Faux Leather Outfit
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…
Add Mustard to a Floral Tie-Neck Blouse
Need a little fall color in your life? Try a colorful floral tie-neck blouse. Just adding a floral print to a monochromatic piece creates energy and excitement in an otherwise basic look. The benefit of a floral top, of course, is the combination of colors in the print. It’s easy to play up or contrast…
How To Mix Textures and Patterns
Ah, we are finally cooling down here in Southern California and there is actually a chill in the air! It’s that time of year when we start to layer, so today I’m sharing some ideas for how to mix textures and patterns. Styling textures and patterns in fashion is very much like designing a room….
Layer This Fall With a Lightweight Poncho
What to wear on a cool fall day? Keep stylishly warm with this lightweight Poncho Sweater from Target’s A New Day clothing line. A poncho is a great layering choice and punches up any basic outfit. It’s also the perfect wrap for a cool, breezy fall day! Last Christmas my lovely son bought me a…
Long Over Lean In Ponte Leggings
For a quick, easy way to flatter your figure, play with proportion. A long top over Ponte leggings is simple to style, and even better, it’s a great look for every day. Long over lean is a styling mantra that we are all familiar with. While we all want to wear something that is flattering,…
What To Wear To A Fall Wedding
I know what you’re thinking; who’s going to a fall wedding this year? Unfortunately, not me. But when Ada, from Elegance and Mommyhood, asked me to join her fall wedding outfit inspiration collaboration, it created a great excuse to style it up, just for fun! Actually, I did have a fall wedding invitation. My adorable…
Style a Flounce Skirt for Now and Later
A floral flounce skirt is a piece that you can style for any season. For summer, add a tee and sandals. Fall? Add a chunky cardigan and booties. For winter, knee-high boots and a moto jacket will do the trick. Today I’m sharing how to style a flounce skirt for fall–both warm and cooler days–and…
A Fresh Fall Outfit in Jasper Green
We tend to think of fall in shades of yellows and reds, but green shades are a big part of the fall color scheme. Today I’m sharing a fresh fall outfit idea in jasper green. As the ad for Chicos states: From jade to jasper, olive to teal, there are so many ways to wear…