While white pants and jeans are a year-round staple for me, they are the perfect pairing for a fresh spring look. I’m sharing two sweater and white pants looks today as possible transitional pieces to bridge the gap between winter and spring. Hello to the first Monday of Spring! How’s the weather where you are?…
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Pink and Red Outfits for February–or anytime!
Really, ladies, is there anything more vibrant than pink and red outfits? This color combo just pops, so when you truly want to make a statement, give this combination a go. In this post, I’m styling three pieces: a red skirt, a pink sweater, black jeans, and a striped sweater, all in combinations of pink…
Pastel Sweater To Perk Up Your Jeans
OK, it’s winter. We’ve all pulled out those clothing items that make us feel warm and cozy. Typically darker colors, right? But it’s OK to wear color in the winter, like this pastel pink sweater! Forget having to wear black, navy, gray, and burgundy for the next few months. All of a sudden there are…
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…
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…