Have you noticed all the ochre pants in stores right now? It’s such a great color for the Autumn season that is ripe with shades right out of nature. In case you’re wondering, here is a description: Ochre is a series of brown, yellow and red colors that are produced by clay pigments that contain ferric oxide, also…
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How to Style a Basic Long-Sleeve Shirt
A basic long-sleeve shirt is a staple in most anyone’s closets. The versatility of this shirt makes it a great component in nearly any outfit, be it formal or casual. You can wear a long sleeve shirt in a more laid-back style or style it to dress up an elegant look. How to Style a…
Jeans Outfits from the Nordstrom Sale
If you are thinking, Oh, no, not the Nordstrom Sale AGAIN, bear with me. I do pick up a few pieces from the sale and have found it a good time to pick up denim. So, today, I’m sharing a couple of jeans outfits that just happen to come from the sale! I would’ve been…
Leopard Ruffle Cover-Up to Style Many Ways!
In the recent post, My Favorite Cover Ups, I mentioned one more I had my eye on–this adorable leopard ruffle cover-up! It can be styled so many ways, starting now with a swimsuit or shorts, and later over jeans and a shirt. Can’t beat that right? Honestly, how often can one resist anything in animal…
Three Ways to Style Capris Pants
Do you wear Capris pants? When you want to wear a cute warm-weather outfit that isn’t quite as casual as shorts or as hot as long pants, Capris are a good choice. Capris Versus Crop Pants What exactly are Capris? And how are they different from crop pants? Capri pants were introduced by fashion designer…
How to Style a Professional Look for Summer
How do you style a professional look for summer? You probably guessed that the answer would be with a blazer. A tailored blazer adds polish to almost any outfit and in an unusual print, you can create instant chic. We all know that blazers can really style up a shorts outfit. Here’s one of my…
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 a Gauze Lilac Top
Lilac is having a moment right now and there’s a good reason for that. It’s such a pretty color on almost everyone! In a gauze lilac top like the one I’m sharing today, it’s totally on-trend for this moment. That’s because gauze fabrics–a thin translucent fabric of silk, linen, or cotton–are also staging a comeback….
Easy-Fit Twill Wide-Leg Pants for Spring
Skinny pants and jeans have been THE predominant style for so long, and some ladies are hesitant to change. But honestly, if you haven’t tried some of the current styles, you’re in for a big surprise! There are so many great options, like these easy-fit twill wide-leg pants for spring. It’s also a little too…