A poet shirt (also known as a poet blouse or pirate shirt) is a type of shirt made as a loose-fitting blouse with full bishop sleeves, usually decorated with large frills on the front and on the cuffs. While this one doesn’t have the frills, it fits the description, even though we’re not going for the pirate vibe. Arg. The beauty of this…
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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…
A Fresh Fall Outfit in Jasper Green
We tend to think of fall in shades of yellows and reds, but green shades are a big part of the fall color scheme. Today I’m sharing a fresh fall outfit idea in jasper green. As the ad for Chicos states: From jade to jasper, olive to teal, there are so many ways to wear…
Fall Trends: The Puff Sleeve Top
You’ve seen them everywhere in the new fall lineup: puff sleeves. They are popping up (puffing up?) everywhere in tops, dresses, and sweaters. Today, I’m featuring a puff sleeve top with a pair of trousers for an easy fall look. Here’s a fun fact. Puff sleeves have been around since at least the 16th century….
Add a Pop of Color with a Red Kimono
Even with fall in the air (um, not here, but many of you reading this are already mentioning a hint of fall weather where you live), a pop of color is welcome on a sunny day. And this red kimono does a great job providing some fall color. Think apples. Or berries. Kimonos made a…
Classic Blouses: The Backbone of Any Wardrobe
Classic Blouses are truly the backbone of our wardrobes. We wear them for almost every occasion and can style them with shorts and jeans to skirt and suits. For casual events to dressy occasions. They come in every fabric and style. If you were to count just how many you might have in your closet,…
Cool and Chic Chiffon Floral Top Look
While I await more items from my Nordstrom Sale selection, the weather is finally heating up! Sweaters and jeans for fall will definitely not work, so I thought I’d turn back to summer with this cool and chic chiffon floral top look. We will hit the 80s this weekend, and I am looking forward to…
Who Doesn’t Love Tie-Dye Fashion?
What goes around, comes around. That old saying is certainly true in fashion. Take tie-dye fashion for instance. I have seen this trend come and go most of my life. The playfulness and freshness just appeal to all of us, right? Thinking back, I had several tee shirts in tie-dye as a kid. I specifically…
Everyday Cardigan Outfits For Casual Wear
Before we all start talking fall style with the upcoming Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, we need to check out the many summer sales! Like these everyday cardigan outfits I put together with new and older wardrobe pieces. There are incredible buys to be had and, after all, it’s still summer! With an eye to choosing pieces…
High Neck Ruffle Top For Easy Style
This high-neck ruffle top has been a big seller to kick off summer this year. It’s super simple, can be worn tucked in or left out, and adds a little extra style to a pair of jeans. Since I love a high neck style like this, I went for it right away! Do you…