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…
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Affordable Sweaters That Look Expensive
With all the amazing sales right now, you can find almost anything you like at a decent price. These affordable sweaters, however, are available through Amazon where the prices are always great. To be honest, I am often skeptical of shopping for clothes on Amazon. How about you? The selection can be overwhelming and sizes…
How to Style Sweatpants for the Holidays
Sweatpants for the holidays? Yes, when you find a cute pair like these. Sweatpants and joggers have become versatile workhorses in our wardrobes, especially during the COVID crisis. But staying home–except for that momentous trip to the grocery store!–doesn’t mean you have to dress boring. Comfort is key as we all know, but most of…
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…
Two Pieces Three Ways: Trousers and Turtleneck
Today I’m sharing a basic trousers and turtleneck look and showing how easy it is to style these simple brown pieces. Half the fun of styling your wardrobe is mixing and matching pieces you already have. When I shop, I always think, “What else can I wear with this?” It recently occurred to me that…
Amazing Outerwear: The Packable Down Coat
Even in Southern California, it can get pretty cold at this time of year. Especially in the early morning and evenings. So I’ve found the perfect outerwear–this packable down coat. I’ve long been a fan of these puffy-style coats and they just keep getting better and better. I still have a black maxi down coat…
Shimmer Sweater Outfit for the Holidays
Staying home to celebrate the holidays this year doesn’t mean having to sacrifice style. You can still look festive, as in this shimmer sweater outfit. Just adding a piece with a little shimmer can take a basic skirt and pants outfit to a whole new level of style. And rich color can make all the…
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,…
Add Mustard to a Floral Tie-Neck Blouse
Need a little fall color in your life? Try a colorful floral tie-neck blouse. Just adding a floral print to a monochromatic piece creates energy and excitement in an otherwise basic look. The benefit of a floral top, of course, is the combination of colors in the print. It’s easy to play up or contrast…
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…