A basic long-sleeve shirt is a staple in most anyone’s closets. The versatility of this shirt makes it a great component in nearly any outfit, be it formal or casual. You can wear a long sleeve shirt in a more laid-back style or style it to dress up an elegant look. How to Style a…
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How To Style A Versatile Pink Blazer
If your spring weather is anything like mine, deciding what to wear can be a crapshoot! We have cool and wet coastal fog in the morning, sun in the afternoon, and the fog rolls back in in the evening. Ugh. The solution: a versatile pink blazer. Today’s outfit is all about shopping my closet. Some…
The Formula for a Casual Transitional Outfit
Spring has sprung! Or has it? During this unpredictable season–between winter and spring–it’s a good idea to be prepared for anything. My solution? This easy-peasy formula for a casual transitional outfit. I’m sharing two possibilities today so you can compare an ultra-easy and comfy look with one that is just a bit less everyday. What…
Casual day outfit
Hello, my friends! Today I am sharing a very basic casual outfit. Since I have started this blog, I have definitely been paying more attention to accessories, and I am styling two simple but different sets of earrings and bracelets. Let’s face it. On any given day, when we are busy running errands and generally…
White Jeans, Teal Sweater
Hello Friends, I am putting this post together today, anticipating the next rainstorm expected to start tonight! Wow! We’ve had SO much rain for the past month and more is expected again next week. It’s a big step toward ending our drought, but I have to admit that it does get tiring! Today, as promised,…
Long Cardigan Sweater and Jeans
Happy Thursday, everyone! It looks like we are having winter weather everywhere in the country right now, doesn’t it? The rain just keeps coming here which puts a real damper on the question of “What to wear?” In answer to that question, I am styling a sweater I bought early on in the fall. You…
3 Ways to style a tweed coat
Hello everyone, Today I am going to show you how easily you can change your look with a basic coat. It is continuing to be rainy and cool here in SoCal, with warm sunshine in between, so it pays to be ready for anything! Once again I am styling my TopShop coat from Nordstrom. It…
New Year’s Eve Casual
Good morning! I hope you are all “recovered” from the 2016-17 transition! As I mentioned in my previous post, we had a quiet dinner here. I made Mexican food and wore an Indian top! Very multi-cultural! I thought I would share our table settings. Since we have travelled frequently to Mexico and go to…
What to wear aboard ship
Hello Friends, For this post, I thought I would share some of the outfits I put together to wear aboard the ship. I tried to pack so that I could mix and match items as much as possible. Shoes are always the hardest part: they weigh a lot and take up space in the suitcase!…