My answer to the question, am I a sweatshirt kind of girl, is a resounding YES! To me, there is nothing better than a super soft sweatshirt. And contrary to what many think, they aren’t always overwhelmingly warm, so you can wear them almost year-round. I tend to choose lighter–and softer–versions that I throw on…
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Get Ready for Summer In Utility Shorts
Do you wear gray? I love a dark gray shade in the summer. It looks good on the skin when you have a bit of color. These gray cotton-linen blend utility shorts are a cute design that I love for casual wear. The leg shape is slightly wider and that works for me. In case…
How To Wear Shorts Over 50
OK, before I share my thoughts and ideas for how to wear shorts over 50, let me say this: wear them any way you like!! I am a firm believer in ladies wearing whatever we like as long as we feel confident and strong in our clothes, including shorts. I’ve written this in many, many…
How to Style Up a Shorts Outfit
Even though it’s still summer, it might be time to start thinking about picking up pieces that can transition to fall. Like this ivory blazer. Just by adding a piece like a blazer to any basic look, like this shorts outfit, you can “style it up.” A long time ago I picked up a black…
Cute Summer Tops for Casual Days
Since we are staying home a bit more than usual, it can actually be nice to hang out in the backyard for BBQs, work in the garden, swim in your pool, whatever it is you do at home in the summertime. If you’re like me, a top with shorts or a skirt or skort is…
Easy to Wear Shorts and Tops for Summer
Lately, I’ve been sharing lots of dress looks, mostly because there are so many cute ones out there! But if push comes to shove, you’ll find me in shorts and tops on a warm summer day. Living along the coast with moderate temperatures, it’s so easy to wear this uniform every day! And it works….
A Few of My Favorite Fashion Finds
Do you have those pieces that you just naturally reach for? We all do, right? A favorite tee, a sweatshirt, those comfy jeans or sweats–those items that just seem so easy to throw on and go. Today I am sharing a few of my favorite things and I’m hoping you will comment and tell me…
Easy Olive Bermuda Shorts Outfits
What length of shorts do you like to wear? Those that are most flattering, right? Except maybe on one of those insanely hot days where you just don’t care and short-shorts do the job best. But for every day, Bermuda shorts are a good choice as they offer just enough coverage to wear out to…
Two Ways to Style A Plaid Tunic Outfit
Olive is a classic fall color and one of my favorites. It’s such a subtle earthy color that can almost serve as a neutral which makes it look good with so many colors. Today I’m styling it two ways in a plaid tunic outfit. A tunic-style top is such a good choice when you’re looking…
Match Made in Seven is California Dreamin’
Welcome to the monthly edition of Match made in Seven! This month is my turn to choose a theme! I chose California Dreamin’ to reflect lots of things related to the California lifestyle. The beach. Outdoor living. Casual Style. We are an international group of fashion bloggers who meet once a month. One of us chooses…