A striped shirt, especially in blue, is one of those wardrobe classics that we reach for time and again for polished style. Whether those stripes range from hairline thin to wide balanced lines, the versatility of this crisp style is unmatched, whether you wear yours tailored, oversized, untucked, half-tucked into jeans, or fully tucked into…
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Restyled Look: Moto Jacket and Turtleneck Sweater
I’ve been on a bit of a brown kick lately, which made this version of my moto jacket and turtleneck sweater easy to envision. And white jeans? A great choice for creating fashionable outfits year-round. On a recent trip to my closet, I spotted this snake print moto jacket and immediately pictured it with my…
Olive and Navy Look: A Great Combination
An olive and navy look is such a great combination to style. These neutral shades play beautifully off one another and with a few accessories can really pop. One easy way to wear this combination is to pair an olive green top with dark indigo jeans, as I did in a much older post, How…
How To Style A Cable Fair Isle Sweater
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…
Casual Thanksgiving Outfit Inspo And Link Up!
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,…
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…
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…
Add Some Color With A Periwinkle Sweater
Who wouldn’t like a periwinkle sweater? There is something about this color that most everyone finds appealing. Maybe because it’s a color produced naturally in Nature? The color word periwinkle comes from the plant periwinkle, a trailing evergreen plant with starry blue flowers that grows along the ground. But did you also know that it…
Ebony and Ivory: The Versatile Boyfriend Blazer
There is one piece everyone should have this fall: the boyfriend blazer. This versatile jacket deserves a place in every woman’s closet. Boyfriend blazers, in addition to being cut slightly larger than a traditional women’s blazer, are tailored in such a way that renders them extremely flattering. They bring some finesse to a simple jeans…
Casual Denim Jacket Outfit for Every Day
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…