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Shop Until You See Red With this list, you can shop until you see red! This is a fun list with some great items to consider. Red is a popular color so the selection is vast but given several friends who are members of Delta Sigma Theta were in my town for the week, I thought this would be cool. Check it out – including this shiny, lollipop pop shell clutch that is ready to set-it-off!

Weekly Shopping Guide You need a weekly shopping guide for inspiration! This is 16 curated items. They range from a white button down (WBD) that is so not regular to colorful sneakers that are equal parts trendy, comfy, and versatile to t-shirt dress that goes into party mode without missing a beat. Harper’s Bazaar does it, so I decided I would too. Only my weekly shopping guide is better because it’s for the professional woman who wants a little spice and

White Button Downs Talking about white button downs is my love language! In my first book, Without Saying A Word, I dedicated an entire chapter to this item… it’s that life-changing! I’ve heard a few ladies even mention that, “I don’t do white shirts because they just don’t work for me.” Ok – I hear you and I’m not listening! Seriously, there are a few [aka 0.01% of the population] for which a white button down does not work but, for

Scarves You’ll Love These are the scarves you’ll love to wear regardless of season or occasion. Think square, lightweight, heavy, colorful, hijab, infinity, snood, sarong, poncho, headwrap… Scarves can change your outfit and your attitude! If I’m being 100% honest, scarves are a backbone of my closet because throwing one on can change your look, and dare I say, change your attitude. I mean – have you ever wrapped a scarf around your head and swooped it around your neck, jumped into

Essentials for Travel Essentials for travel – what are they? They make the difference between ‘smooth sailing’  and rough seas! There are some key accessories and clothing items that will elevate your style and your experience. In 2010, researchers from the Netherlands found that the biggest boost in happiness around vacations comes from the simple act of planning one. Say less… I’m sharing all of the items I’ve found helpful, necessary, and/or life-changing during my almost two million miles in the air.

Sneakers are Old School Sneakers are old school. In fact, they date back to 1917 when Henry Nelson McKinney invented the rubber-soled shoes. They became known as sneakers (because you could move around quietly or ‘sneak’ around). They’re also known as trainers or tennis shoes depending on where you’re from. You can find them anywhere. You can find just about any kind. Nowadays, you can wear them just about anywhere (think ‘Sneaker Ball’). Check it out – what did I miss? Sneakers

  Essential Jeans for Women Jeans for every woman! They’re everywhere and you can have loads but there are a few essential pair you should own in your jeans wardrobe. But because I like for you to be education, let me share a few facts about jeans before you start looking AND so you know what you’re buying:

Maternity Must-Haves Maternity must-haves are those clothing items that you will live in for months. You have bigger things to worry about than how you look so, we’re sharing the right pieces for wherever you are in the maternity lifecycle. Pregnancy – covered. Post Partum – covered. Nursing – covered. While maternity clothes can cost a pretty penny, I like to think about three things: Buy good stuff because it looks nicer – who wants to look in the mirror

Kitten Heels As it relates to kitten heels, let’s be clear: The concept surfaced around the 1950s TRUE kitten heels are a stiletto heel and is under 45mm-ish. Everything else is just a short heel, a block heel, a pump, shorter square heel, etc…it appears that ever piece of footwear with a short heel has co-opted the title! Most stores/brands today carry some ‘version’ because of the revolt against high heel post-pandemic To maintain a chicness and sophistication about the

Boots & Booties Boots and booties are winter essentials. A few considerations to remember: Consider your climate and weather – if you’re south, you don’t “have to” do leather so places like Zara won’t be bad Leather is always best! It lasts longer, can be refreshed, and looks good with a little patina Rain boots are cold! I love them but they require a pair of thick socks if you’re thinking of running out in the snow with them Consider the

My Favorite Things My favorite things because you asked… Here’s the story…One of your compatriots – actually five (two via text and three via email) – said they wanted to know what I was shopping for/buying because I always seem to have stuff that I don’t share. Blatantly – not true! So I took stock of what was in my various carts, what I had most recently purchased, what I was lusting after, and what I needed given the upcoming holiday

Camouflage, Cheat Print Camouflage, the cheat print, can go wrong….stay away from the cheapy versions that don’t create a crisp print and do experiment with different shades and colors of camo. Few things read edgy fem than something in pink camo! Although the choices are endless, the list isn’t long. I’m sharing a few fabulous pieces and options to help you pay homage and keep it fresh. The only must-have are the Bombas ankle camo socks because, for every pair

Everything I Bought at Zara! My Zara haul was all for you! I combed through more than 2,640 pieces so you didn’t have to! Ask me anything?!! Just jokes….I’m too dizzy from everything on the site. Here’s what you need to know about Zara’s latest collections: There is a strong emphasis on avoiding energy and water consumption as well as decreasing pollutants from dry cleaning so A LOT of the fabrics are hand wash or spot cleaning, and don’t require dry cleaning!! Lots of solid colors to

Metallics Matter! Metallics matter for every woman. They elevate your outfit in a flash. So,  I’m sharing some of my favorite heavy metals! Three of my most favorite places to do “metal foraging” are Massimo Dutti, Zara, and Mango. Eloquii and Anthropologie do a reasonable job for plus sizes, Zara has the largest selection, but Mango has the best picks (to me). Click. See. Elevate. Easily. Go forth and sparkle!!

Top Trench Coats Top trench coats to own! Trenches are a classic…and a staple especially if you live in a more moderate climate where winter can be done with a few strategic layers. Getting the “right” trench is a combination of understanding how you’ll use it, and what length is ideal for your lifestyle (if you do pants, mid-length works). The go-to color is camel. The most common hemline is now midi-length. The gold standard is Burberry. “Shoot for the

Women’s Noteworthy Knitwear I’m sharing noteworthy knitwear for the new weather because it’s sweata weatha’!  You already know the options are endless so the most efficient way to think about this is to ask yourself, “First, do I have the basics covered?” and then follow up with, “What one color am I loving this season, or what one thing do I want to highlight?” Answer those two questions and you’re almost halfway to knowing what you need. In the meantime, this should