“When I think of home, I think of a place where there’s love overflowing. I wish I was home, I wish I was back there…” Click your heel three times… And then click once to scoop these red pumps! They aren’t leather but they are cute enough to be rocked at least a few times before you decide your toes are tingly too much.
I shared with the crowd at The Sole of Style event on Saturday (in Philadelphia) that you can wear suede in summer…and then this shoe pops into my inbox. LOVE! For those who refuse to give up their black even in summer, this is a great opportunity continue wearing your hot-as-hell black with a touch of lighter tones. Since I’m a fan of all things cognac/tan, this colorblock sandal is yumminess. Black, tan and white – ready, set, go!
Yes, this one is mundane but so essential. The rules for men don’t change nearly as often as those for women and, more importantly, you’re preferences change even less frequently! Write down your style rules and live by them. If you don’t have any (or so you think), let me suggest a few…. Know your shirt size (that’s neck and arm length) Find a tailor and stick with ’em! Make note of the brands that always garner compliments when you
We live in age of technology ~ ipads and tablets, smartphones, apps and mobile settings….but paper still exists. For me, there is something wonderful about the tactile nature of paper and thus, while I get several magazines online/electronically, there are still some that require my fingers to page. What magazines or publications do you still want to ‘thumb through’?
I’m back on it… I’ve decided to share as many of the items I believe a woman needs as possible. This tassel rope belt is a winner! I’m a fan of items that can “grow” with you and a belt that offers you the ability to go up or down a few pounds is lovely. It comes in black or ecru (my preferred color for summer) and will give you years of cinching power! Go to Ann Taylor now and get
It’s basic, necessary, irreplaceable, versatile, and comes in all shapes and sizes. It’s likely one of the first items you thought about when getting “ready” for summer and should be one of the first items that goes into your bag for travel and any overnight foray. My go-to tee for the last four or five years has been the J.Crew perfect fit v-neck tee…but alas I am expanding since they have not seen fit to cut me in on the
This one isn’t hard and it’s a lesson that GQ kindly shared with us. Tailoring is essentially and the smallest details can ruin a perfectly dapper look.
Denim is an American wardrobe staple and something that is in most of our closets in multiples. However, when summer hits, it may get a a little less airtime especially if you live Ina city like DC where the humidity makes anything heavier than linen feel like a death sentence. [Enter stage left] Denim….in white. More specifically, a white denim dress – this one available at Topshop. It’s not quite appropriate for work but movie night, date night, girls night
It’s more tote than handbag but perfect for summer nonetheless. The Sufia bag found at ASOS says summer (it’s white) and has all of the requisite compartments for a busy women doing her weekend deeds, or a rock star mom handling kids and family, or just a busy professional who wants a weekend to hand at the local flea market for some fab finds. It’s the ideal size and will even make travel a cinch. Just in time for the weekend….
This is sale season and while I don’t often post about the actual sales, the booty that comes as a result is another story altogether! The current Neiman Marcus sale is awesome… with up to 40% off. During these times, I like to remind you of the importance of ‘choosing wisely’ and spending on what you LOVE. This PS1 wristlet clutch bag is a hefty price to pay but worth every penny spent…right now it’s over 30% off and will
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