On December 4, Pantone announced its color of the year for 2020: Classic Blue. Not so ground-breaking, right? Think again. Ignore the subdued connotations of the word “classic” and you’ll find there’s more to this shade than first meets the eye. “Colour expresses how we feel and this particular blue captures our desire for calm,…
Winter style
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…
How to Style A Winter White Outfit
An all-winter white outfit is a bold winter look. While everyone around you is decked out in blacks and grays, a winter white outfit can really stand out. And it’s not that tricky to style. Styling a Winter White Outfit Tips One reason it may be hard to imagine yourself wearing white in winter is…
Trend Alert: Black Watch Plaid Outfits
Plaid has been a big part of the fall and winter fashion scene, and black watch plaid is especially popular. You can find this pattern in anything from scarves to socks to sweaters to dresses to blazers–the list goes on. It’s a lovely dark plaid that you can wear in many ways. Better yet, it…
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…
Bold Floral Print Dress for a Dreary Winter Day
Who says we have to wear dark colors in the winter? Admittedly, there are days when a basic black outfit just feels right, but on those long gray days, we need to perk things up. How about a bold floral print dress for a dreary winter day? And I do mean bold. Orange is one…
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…