As a professional woman and aspiring/full-time fashionista, your handbag collection must include an “archive handbag”…. Pair it with denim, an easy tunic dress, or layer it in fall with a meaty sweater as you hit the flea markets. My current favorite is the Ophidia GG supreme by Gucci pictured to the left ~ right size, right length, old school panache…DONE!
You know the FOUR steps to get your belt size (it’s not your waist size….): Throw on your pants/skirt how you’d normally wear it Confirm where you want to wear your belt (note: if camouflage of your mid-section is the goal then go higher up than your natural waist; if your goal is to adorn a tunic and channel your inner-boho then go lower and looser) Grab a flimsy tape measure Thread the tape measure through the belt loops and note
Sometimes you just want a “win”…a “W” in the left column so it’s not the BIG find but that little purchase that brings you some sunshine. I went out and found 100 finds under $100 that are stylish, up your smile quotient, and will add a touch of flavor to more than a couple of your looks. Ready to see them? pssst…I scooped three of them myself (including the Cosabella pjs)! Sooo many goodies under $100! Click [HERE] for more!
Not all winter boots that work are ugly…. We want form and fashion + function, right?! Case in point! I’ve been rocking my Timberland Mosley‘s for years now ~ thanks to Timberland for gifting them to me because they have been my savior through snowmaggedon and all of DCs other minor snow storms…. What do you rock when the snow/cold weather hits? Here are a few fashionable but functional options! BOOM!! [show_lookbook_widget id=”382518″]
Are you still searching for the ideal holiday heel? Well I’ve happened upon this rose gold gem and think it’s ideal not only for the holidays but also for any dress-up occasion. The color is versatile. The styling is feminine and creates a longer, leaner leg. The heel height is manageable…and it’s leather! BOOM! Now, let’s party!
I saw this clutch and thought, “how perfect for my travel to carry stuff and then to use for an evening out….”. And then I found out it was available in navy ~ style win! It’s big enough to fit your smartphone, keys, slim lipstick, and credit card charger…. So fingers crossed my sister doesn’t see this because I scooped one for her in black since they were on sale HERE!
Another style win ~ on the same staycation with my sister, I scooped a flannel scarf because well….I love scarves and they are a simple way to add a little zest to my everyday black winter coat by Norma Kamali. The style win is that this scarf comes in EIGHT different prints and ALL are under $20!
[show_shopthepost_widget id=”2952521″] I found my perfect winter head gear ~ a pretty knit metallic beanie (look for pics on Instagram as soon as I get it!). But I understand that what I love isn’t always loved by others so I provided other options. The style win is that you want something that will look cute, keep you warm, work for work and weekends, and that adds a touch of glow to your face….thus the metallic option! Which is your favorite?
I dig this crystal belt because in my efforts to provide great pieces that can be flexible and cover a variety of situations, this is a WINNER (chicken dinner!)! Think of your oversized tunic with a pair of jeans + this belt = waahlah! instant holiday chic Or envision this belt + a fitted satin dress = boom auto-zesty for girls night out! And for just over $60, it’s a piece that will get plenty of airtime if you can get a
If you clicked here from the morning report then you already know there are FIVE tests to evaluate whether your diamond is real. We talked about three already: the setting test, density water test and fog test. The other two tests to perform are: read test: if you place your diamond flat-side down on a newspaper and can read then it’s not real because a real diamond generally has too many facets and reflects light such that you cannot see
So excited to head to Charleston, SC today to hang with my cousins for the weekend. We’re scattered everywhere from Atlanta to New Jersey to the DC area so it’s sure to be plenty of laughs, a little shopping and great eating!! I packed my All Saints dress $178 // SheIn striped romper $15 // straw fedora $38 [bendable/packable] // Kork Ease wedges ~similar here // Chloe sunglasses $180 // graduated snake chain [also available in silver!] $30 // Jimmy Choo
DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE The list is endless and while I can think of more than 50 items to add to the list, keep it simple with some absolute, non-negotiable must-haves that have even been vetted by some pilots and flight attendants! These items are focused on those of us who don’t have a private jet [yet] but who still manage to soar the friendly skies regularly enough. The goal is to keep it simple but make it effective!! Here’s your quick
Every summer you’ll get this list and plus-or-minus it doesn’t change less a quick switch with something that is more pressing…like sunscreen. This summer’s list of must-haves is easy: a simple tee, handheld bag, sunscreen, and sunglasses. The simple tee: for me, there’s nothing “simple” about it because I like color so mine is a vintage/destroyed tee or sleeveless u-neck so I can keep cool. [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2704369″] The handheld bag: this is because that quick run to the coffee
Over the years, I’ve become a bigger consignment store junkie than ever — some of my best purchases are secondhand or vintage finds, and this latest one is no different. My golden rule when consignment shopping, accessories first: they’re quicker to look through, give you a good indication of what you’ll find in the rest of the store, and are those items that are not weight-dependent (so I don’t have to try them on to see/know if they fit)! Saturday
Admit it – we’re all obsessed with seeing our “name in lights“….or in this case, in gold on our arm! I’m not quite obsessed with initial engraved items but there is something personal and chic about them in small doses (initial necklace, charm, monogramming on the purse) and it’s very now. Enter stage left, this gold-filled initial bracelet. So Nashelle — a small warehouse in Bend, Oregon — started making these fun pieces and got picked up by Nordstrom. I
The selection of diaper bags are vast but the good ones are few and far between until I discovered Hatch‘s Anti Diaper Bag (available in black or navy….you know which one I’d get!). Blueprint for Style recommends this bag for a few reasons: it comes in navy! it has multiple carrying pouches for all the little stuff you need it can be worn pre- and post-pregnancy and with or without kiddie it can be rocked cross body I double-dog dare
With the grey skies and rain, this is about the time of year when I begin to turn my attention to warmer temps, or at least to locations with sunnier weather. And as part of that, I start to think of my accessories first – – – regardless of what clothing I’m acquiring or reusing from last year, a pop of fun jewelry is not color or weight-dependent! This week I found a beautiful abstract choker necklace at Of A
In the month of November alone, no less than 12 of my clients have purchased (and then extolled) my recommendation for Rothy’s shoes. They are lightweight, flexible, environmentally-friendly {made with 3D knitting technology from old plastic bottles}, machine washable AND wick away moisture. What more could you possibly need from a travel shoe?! And if that wasn’t enough, they come a gently pointed toe for extra chicness or the most classic, rounded toe + the colors range from the red
They frame the face so they’re essential: statement-making earrings like these antique chandelier earrings is key to setting off a t-shirt and denim look as much as a sequinned dress number! Tassels are having their day in the sun and these earrings are definitely fabulous enough to do the trick… Are your accessories holiday-ready? If not, head to J.Crew for a few fun options….
We’re keeping the free style advice coming – and the latest download available is for the handbag junkies who don’t necessarily want to blow the bank! We make an effort to update the downloads but snag it now to click and purchase any of these 8 fabulous finds under $100… Download HERE!
There is an art to dressing hi-lo….and you should start with the “hi” portion first. We took the Roksanda Rosalind slub wool-blend skirt and paired it with the $34 H&M striped camisole top to create a chic look that will go from work (with a blazer) to a yacht club party on the weekend! We also threw in two sale items: the Clare V clutch and Paul Andrew denim and leather slingback pump. BOOM! Sprinkle in your own flavor and
After returning from some R&R in Cancun, I realized I am missing a key element in my beach vacay repertoire – stylish headwear! Yeah – I have the straw bendable fedora from Athleta but when you are moving between the beach and pool, and evenings out you’re going to want more options. Here are a few more selections I saw flapping around in the pool and, needless to say, I’ve added a baseball cap and headband to my mix! My choices
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
As you read this, I am either on a plane sipping a glass of wine (I don’t care that it’s only 11am!) or at the pool taking in some rays. It’s #GNO in Mexico so I’ll talk to everyone next week. But I’m not completely selfish and want to provide some key pieces to make your beach vacation fashionable, fun and carefree. It doesn’t take a lot of money or a big suitcase – just a few pieces so you
When you’re on vacation, you don’t want to be loaded down with multiple pieces of jewelry (and you certainly don’t want to have to keep track of what’s what). Two pieces of fabulous jewelry that you can put to work and that can do double-duty is the right answer…. I saw this beaded jasper necklace and the multicolored, earth-tone beads made it ideal for every day but pretty with an all-white look or evening outfit. Right now, it’s an additional
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