Who says we have to wear dark colors in the winter? Admittedly, there are days when a basic black outfit just feels right, but on those long gray days, we need to perk things up. How about a bold floral print dress for a dreary winter day? And I do mean bold. Orange is one…
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How to Style a Plaid Sweater Dress Fall to Winter
When a dress is called for, but the weather is on the cool side, try a plaid sweater dress! A classic dress style in a classic pattern with a twist–houndstooth. This is that other plaid that has a very distinctive pattern, said to resemble the jagged back teeth of a dog. Wikipedia, while not always…
8 Fall Dress Ideas from Casual to Dressy
In looking for some fall dress ideas, I remembered that a Trunk Club selection would soon be forthcoming, so I asked my stylist for a nice variety. I have to say, she delivered with 8 fall dress ideas! As you know, Trunk Club is a styling service from Nordstrom, who has extensive variety in both…
A Collared Shift Dress Makes an Easy Outfit
It’s that time of the year that’s still kind of summer and not yet fall and dressing can be a challenge. So I have a solution: this collared shift dress! It’s made in an easy-care fabric, has a comfy fit and comes in three deep shades. What’s not to like? Shift dresses are always a…
Plaid Midi Dress and Booties for Fall
Are you mad about plaid? Once again, plaid is a big trend this fall. Since fall is actually a very warm time of year here along the coast, I prefer the lighter-weight fabrics. Fortunately, there are lots of them available. Like this plaid midi dress. Plaid Midi Dress Outfit The History of Plaid On our…
How to Style a Slip Dress for Now and Later
The slip dress has been around for some time and has become a classic. Lately, fashionistas have been finding new ways to style them, making this style much more versatile. Case in point: the Nordstrom sale catalog. In the fall preview, you can see slip dresses styled with tops underneath, lots of pattern mixing, and…
Striped Shirtdress Outfit for Easy Summer Style
Need a casual dress or outfit for a graduation or wedding shower? Try this super easy striped shirtdress outfit. It’s so simple to accessorize a shirtdress to fit just about any occasion. This dress is 100% cotton, which makes it a great choice for a warm day. And summer is almost here! For a graduation…
Style a Tommy Bahama Dress for Mother’s Day
As a Southern California girl, there are certain styles and brands that go with the territory. One of my favorites is Tommy Bahama, whose casual style reflects the laid-back lifestyle here along the coast. Today I’m styling a casual Tommy Bahama Dress that I will wear on Mother’s Day. But there’s a funny story about…
Floral Print Two-Piece Dress with Sequins
Are you still looking for a cute outfit for Easter? Or a Spring wedding? This adorable floral print two-piece dress might be just what you’re looking for! You may have noticed that fashion designers are using sequins a lot this spring. It’s considered one of the spring trends for that reason. While I don’t usually…
Tan and Black Floral Shirt Dress for Spring
For many of us, Spring isn’t quite here. We not seeing warmer temperatures yet, unfortunately. So you might be easing into spring, right? One way to do that is with a long sleeve floral shirt dress. I know some of you are not quite as enthralled as I am with bright spring colors. But you…