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….
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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,…
Match Made in Seven Does Punk Style
Welcome to the monthly edition of Match made in Seven! We are an international group of fashion bloggers who meet once a month. One of us chooses a theme in turn, and that can be anything. A book, music, a color, a movie. Then we each style an outfit based on that theme. The theme…
Go Wild in a Pink Snake Print Shirt
What do you think of the current trend of snake print? I admit I have not been a fan. While I absolutely love leopard and cheetah, the snake print boots and such haven’t been a favorite. Maybe a not-so-deep seated dislike of snakes in general? Could be. However, I changed my mind with this pink…
Simple and Elegant Burn-out Velvet Top Outfit
Are you already hard at work planning your holiday festivities? It’s that time of year when we all start to gear up for the crazy, yet wonderful, season ahead! If you’re on the lookout for an easy outfit idea, try this simple and elegant burn-out velvet top outfit. This is one of those “bargains” where…
Three ways to style a halter top
How do you make the most of what you have in your closet? Have you found yourself separating your casual clothes from your work or “dressier” clothes? There really is no need to do that for everything in your wardrobe. Much of what you already have can be easily repurposed to make lots of cute…
Style a transitional outfit with a pink striped top
Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you had a lovely Valentine’s Day. This is that time of year when we are all ready to dress for Spring, isn’t it? But the stock in stores is in transition as is the weather, so it makes sense to style pieces that can be worn now and later. My…
Trending: how to style a choker top
Good morning! Today I am styling a choker top from Nordstrom. Another sale item at less than $30! Yay! To be honest, it took me a while to decide to like this style, and truthfully, I’m still not sure. The choker top looks super cute on some people–I think it very much depends on the…
Back to basics with an all-black sweater outfit
Hello, my friends! Today I am sharing a basic look that anyone can do–and I’m sure it is a look that you have done! Basic black pieces: black jeans, black kitten heels, and a black sweater make up this all-black sweater outfit. This is one of those sweaters you can pick up anywhere right now,…
Stay cozy in a plaid flannel shirt outfit
Good morning! It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas…right? We have nice sunny days with just a little chill in the air, which is perfect for that old standby: the plaid flannel shirt. Have you finished your shopping? Your decorating? I’m just about finished with my shopping, as most of it was online–but the…