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Fall Must-Have #2: Leather Dresses

Love leather! So that this fall leather dresses are everywhere is everything…..you can do full-on leather or opt for the vegan-friendly PU options. A simple PU option from asos will keep you looking slick but I’m loving this ready-for-work tie-waist midi dress. If you’re ready to party then a short-but-chic suede mini will keep you on the dance floor. That said, my favorite for this season is this Kooples little bit of leather short dress that can dress up a touch but also

2018/10/25

Dresses & Outfits

Summer’s Here!

School is out everywhere and today is the first official day of summer! I want to kick-off the warm weather activities with this adorable tiered smock beach dress… Actually during my trip to Rehoboth beach, this would have been perfect!

2016/06/20

Accessories

Guide to the Perf Sunnies Under $50

Not everyone can just grab a pair of Chloe sunglasses and be fabulous. First, they’re expensive and then oversized isn’t for everyone. Better than that though, it doesn’t take $350 to look good in sunglasses – just a few quick pointers to have you looking like a rock star! Here are 15 pairs of fab finds under $50… [show_shopthepost_widget id=”1602767″] Round Face Look for more angular and geometric shaped frames to balance, define and elongate your softer facial features. Oval

2016/05/11

Outerwear

To Be A True Fashion Icon, You Need….

A peacoat! She is a queen of cool…. Emmanuelle Alt – the editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris since February 2011, succeeding Carine Roitfeld. She’s one of my style icons and she does denim and anything casual with such upscale, effortless sophistication that it makes me cry sometimes. She is also well-known for rocking a peacoat – it’s one of the four standard coats that every woman should own. If you’re looking for your own version of reasonably-priced, laidback cool check out

2015/12/09

Footwear

Work Pumps: Anything But Ordinary #ElevatedEssentials

[show_lookbook_widget id=”240942″] Work pumps don’t have to be boring. In fact, work pumps should signal you mean business and, in spite of your ability to ‘blend in’, you’ve got the goods to stand out…literally! Think sexy sophisticate. Think power professional. Think business bombshell. Think digital diva. Think savvy shogun. These are the shoes that can go with you from everyday meeting to girlfriend meetup at the Ritz to dinner at Rose’s Kitchen to date night at Mastro’s. Put them on

2015/09/30

floral print wiggle dress with split front

Dresses & Outfits

Ready for the Weekend: Blogalicious Conference

It’s the weekend…and after a fairly busy and intense week, I’m ready to focus on something different. I’m heading to Baltimore for the Blogalicious Conference and this year’s theme, Building Your Own Empire, is right up my alley. I’ve been on Pinterest sharing my picks and recommendations for #BYOE15-appropriate attire but I will be rocking this on Saturday. This ASOS floral print dress says “relaxed, feminine business” but I’ll keep it easy and chic with a pair of a pair

2015/09/11

Accessories

Ready for the Weekend: Sneakers

I love the color orange! And fuschia is pretty cool too! Since the weekends are made for running around the idea of doing it with a little extra color is right. These Saucony sneakers are cute and on sale (they also come in a yellow/teal combo too), and they may just allow me to dip-‘n-dodge a little quicker as I head to the grocery store, client shopping, and BBQing. What are your weekend plans?

2015/06/12

Stores & Sites to See

How Much Should I Spend on Clothes?

Have you ever had a more loaded question?! But the answer is apparently pretty simple…. Accordingly to financial planner Peter Dunn, 5% of your monthly budget should be allocated to clothing. BOOM! Done! Seriously, the translation on that is If your salary is under $30K then Zara, Mango and ASOS If you’re around $75K then Outnet, Nordstrom and Madewell For those $100K and over then Shopbop, Anthropologie, and go brand-specific As a wardrobe stylist, this may be a difficult number

2015/04/20

Tops

T-Shirt Trauma

There are tons of things I could be talking about or you could be thinking of when you read the title. I could be talking about that sticky situation I got myself into when I hooked up my friend with another friend (I will make an oath to stay out of ‘grown folk’s business in the future); or I could be referring to my desire to find that perfect winter white coat for my client even though I’m loathed to

2015/01/13

Accessories

A New Summer “Weekend” Bag

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….

2014/06/06

Accessories

My Atlanta Travel Outfit

My sister is getting married, so I headed down to Atlanta for her bridal shower and a quick 24 hours of fun and laughs. To make the trip happen though, I had to plan for a big climate change (again) going from DC (30s) to Atlanta (high 50s), and I also wanted to make sure I was ready to hang out! The answer was in my fabulously stylish and comfy Tieks (thanks Tieks for sending me “caliente” which is what

2014/02/11

Leather

Amen for ASOS: New Year, Better Style

You know ASOS, right? It’s a global online fashion and beauty retailer for men and women. Their target market is the 20s and early 30s so it may not resonate immediately with some of you but it’s always worth a peek. Style note: as it is based in the UK and given it’s target market, my recommendation will always be to size up one to two sizes depending on the give of the garment and the styling!! That said, they

2014/01/22

Contests & Giveaways

Use ASOS To Usher In Fall

Have you ever heard of ASOS? If not, you’re missing out on a retailer that does everything from bargain basement deals to high-end designer duds for men and women. They ship for next-to-nothing (and for free if you can find a promo code) and depending on what you get, you can make it work for less than in-store prices! We teamed up with ASOS to do a $200 giveaway! And I wanted to share the good news with you. For

2013/08/05

Outerwear

Proenza Schouler-inspired Outerwear

I saw it. I loved it. I thought of Proenza Schouler. I obsess over navy blue. It’s mine ~ it has all of the attributes of a blazer but a little more substantial for spring! Scoop it at ASOS, $144 [http://rstyle.me/~jGZ6]

2013/03/20

Accessories

NYFW Handbag Must-Have

I love this print clash clutch because whether I’m rocking all-black {that’s standard fare for NYC}, going with this fall’s hot color, navy blue, or simply mastering my mixed print skills, this bag is the answer. A clutch ~ it’s ladylike The colors ~ they’re closet-friendly The price ~ makes it a no-brainer ASOS print clash clutch, $34

2012/09/04

A Week of ‘Car Coat’ Chic

Repeat after me, “Color is good. Color is good.” Eventually you’ll start to believe it and, when you do, a whole world of style will open up to you. In the meantime, take baby steps – – – like sporting your color in your coat. This minimal coat with gold buttons comes in red or green and is a still for fall, or even cooler weather if you’re in a car. Shopping List: Car coat ~ by ASOS ($182) Pulse

2011/11/08

Tights for a Tight Budget

There are lots of items you’ll be able to spruce up your fall wardrobe with, but on a tight budget one of the easiest ways will be with tights! Whether they’re patterned or colorful, tights offer the option to ‘shop your closet’. We found several cool options compliments of Refinery29. Enjoy…and walk lively!! Happy Socks Cotton Tights, $25, available at Happy Socks; Kate Spade Graphic Dot Mustard Tights, $30, available at Kate Spade; Forever 21 Classic Textured Tights, $6.80, available

2010/10/05

Style Solution: Day to Night Transformation

One of the questions we’ve heard repeatedly focuses around how to go from day to night, how to handle summer business to evening drinks, or how to make business attire pop. So today, we attempt to answer this question as modestly as possible and with as little fuss as possible….taking into consideration everyone’s budget! Uses black/cream as the basic colors T-strap heels work great from day to evening Top is flattery and forgiving to most shapes (can also be belted) Cream

2010/06/25

Winter Style Tip

Forget trying to hold it together in the middle of the winter blues — for instant chicness, simply belt your coat! A few belt options include: J Crew leather equestrian belt, $29.50 (equestrian brown, approx 1-inch, brass metal ware)..,my favorite! ASOS metal keeper skinny belt, $8.62 (tan, approx 3/4-inch, brass metal ware) J Crew oval buckle belt, $29.50 (multiple colors, approx 1/2-inch, nickle metal ware) Aldo offard skinny belt, $20 (black, approx 1/2-inch, silver metal ware)

2010/02/19

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Fall Must-Have #2: Leather Dresses

Summer’s Here!

Guide to the Perf Sunnies Under $50

To Be A True Fashion Icon, You Need….

Work Pumps: Anything But Ordinary #ElevatedEssentials

Ready for the Weekend: Blogalicious Conference

Ready for the Weekend: Sneakers

How Much Should I Spend on Clothes?

T-Shirt Trauma

A New Summer “Weekend” Bag

My Atlanta Travel Outfit

Amen for ASOS: New Year, Better Style

Proenza Schouler-inspired Outerwear

NYFW Handbag Must-Have

A Week of ‘Car Coat’ Chic

Tights for a Tight Budget

Style Solution: Day to Night Transformation

Winter Style Tip

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