Looking for fresh ways to style white jeans for spring? Let me count the ways. The first consideration? Fit. Shop around until you find the perfect pair for you. Consider your body type. To create height, go for a higher waist. Ditto if you want to create a smooth line at the waistline to eliminate…
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Levi’s Wedgie Jeans–Back to the Future
OK, ladies, who among you remember good ol’ Levi jeans? You know, the thicker ring-spun denim with absolutely NO stretch? Well, jeans have improved in the area of comfort, but there is no substitute for a good pair of traditional denim jeans. Like Levi’s Wedgie Jeans. The wedgie in the title is a bit ominous,…
Style a Snakeskin Moto Jacket for a Different Look
I do not like snakes. At all. We even lost a beloved dog to a rattlesnake bite, so that closed the deal on liking snakes. But even I can’t deny that the patterns and colors of their skins are one of nature’s wonders. Fashion designers have picked up on that, too, and have used these…
Simple Ways to Style A Camisole
The camisole, or cami, is an essential part of any woman’s wardrobe. The simple design of a cami makes it a basic piece with a lot of potential for building a variety of outfits. For example, the silky versions make great going-out pieces, while the thin cotton ones are great for layering under sweaters for…
How to Style A Paperbag Waist Pants Outfit
Have you tried a pair of paperbag waist pants? Styling them can be tricky, so read on for tips for styling a paperbag waist pants outfit. It’s an interesting name for pants, right? Whenever I see them, I’m reminded of those movie star icons of the 1940s who styled them so beautifully. So, what exactly…
How to Style a Winter Pastel Outfit
Even though it’s January, it’s not too early to add a little spring into your look. Which means busting out those pastels in your closet! There is no better way to lighten your mood and outfit during the cold months than by styling a winter pastel outfit. Soft colors hues make the cold, dark days…
Brown Plaid Popover Outfit with Faux Suede Pants
For the recent collaboration with my blogging group Match Made in Seven, one of our members chose “brown fashion” as the topic for our posts. See the post, Look Beautiful in Basic Brown Fashion. I quickly realized I don’t have a lot of brown pieces in my wardrobe and miss them. This brown plaid popover…
Two Ways to Style Jeans with Side Stripes
Sometimes we have to break out of our rut. Like try something new. With my mostly-casual lifestyle, I wear jeans and casual pants much more than I used to. While there are lots of styles and washes to choose from, it can get boring wearing the same old jeans, right? That’s why I’m showing two…
Neutral Fashion for Winter
As much as I love color, there are times when I just want something calm and classic. Since neutral fashion is always in style and is easy to put together, it’s the perfect choice for those times. And it’s the color palette chosen by French women most often. French Neutral Style I was reading an…
Two Casual Outfits for New Year’s Eve
How are you spending New Year’s Eve? Dinner with friends? A casual evening playing Trivial Pursuit? Or Pictionary? Lol! We’ve spent many NYE’s doing just that. So you want to dress a bit festive but definitely in the relaxed mode. Well, I’ve got two casual outfits for New Year’s Eve for last-minute inspiration. These outfits…