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how your outfits can influence your mood

The saying is, “You are what you wear!“… or something along those lines! The moment you get dressed in the morning, you should feel confident and ready to face the day. If you’re not feeling that way, there’s a problem. You should turn around and head back into the closet immediately. The reality is that you are what you wear will influence your mood in one way or another. The old saying that advises us to “Dress for the job

2022/02/11

Dresses & Outfits

Office-Appropriate Holiday Attire

That time of year is quickly approaching and some of you may be getting a little antsy trying to think of what you’ll wear for this year’s holiday office party. Don’t worry – remember these few tips and, of course, check out Blueprint for Style’s TV segment on ABC7’s Good Morning Washington to see great options for guys and dolls!! Or check out the items below so you know exactly what to wear. Our rules to remember: The best “holiday”

2015/11/04

Outfits/Complete Looks

I’m Trying To Blog….I Swear!

Let me not pull any punches ~ blogging is hard work! Seriously….imagine having to be “creative” all the time- it’s a lot of pressure so I have quietly stepped away from the moniker “blogger”. But alas, there’s a [big] piece of me that loves sharing style, what’s hot, how-to wear something, what trends translate to work, etc. The problem: I’ve been comparing myself to other bloggers and you know what they say, ‘comparison is the thief of joy…’ thus, I’ve made

2015/06/29

Outfits/Complete Looks

Weekend Wedding Packing

Ok it’s not your wedding event but, you still need to look cute (just in case one of the groomsmen is hot) and not too over-the-top. We covered your rehearsal dinner, Saturday pool party, girls night out (aka the last hoorah), and travel. Plus we threw in your beauty essentials like this seasons’s best nail color by Butter London, sun care coverage, a bright red lip (always), and a healthy glow with NARS multiple! My favorite pieces are the Zara

2013/07/17

Outfits/Complete Looks

Spring Look {With White}

White is clean and fresh. White is a sure signal of warm weather. White looks chic. This look from Zara is spring {& summer} ready… Style note: she’s rocking a navy blue blazer with black heels…and it still looks great! Get the look: BLAZER WITH BOX SHOULDER – WHITE TWILL TROUSERS –HIGH HEEL VAMP SHOE

2013/05/01

Fashion

My Perfect Plane Outfit

Last week I went from DC to Tampa to Miami which meant I went from 20 degrees to 82 degrees (back to 50 degrees) and then to 80 degrees. The result was a need to pack for multiple climates…. The conundrum many travelers face ~ how to move across multiple climate changes while staying stylish (and warm/cool). My solution: I’m always cold so I plan accordingly. A blazer just adds instant polish and finish to any look so it works

2013/02/06

Dresses & Outfits

Extra Edge With Grommets & Gold

I’ve been slipping on my plus-size insights and while many of the posts are flexible enough to size up (or down), and provide the versatility to go from work to weekend, sometimes we all just need a little extra love! I love this combination ~ it goes to work with a fitted blazer on top along with a pair of straight leg pants; and then takes you into the night or weekend by losing the blazer and adding a metallic

2013/01/16

Outfits/Complete Looks

New Year’s Eve Night On The Town

I’m not planning to do any special outings but, if you’re doing any host of high-priced, overcrowded events then you need to look hot! Bring in the new year with a little edge (leather) and lots of fem (hi-low sweetheart neckline dress) ~ a look like this….. Shopping List: dress – beaded minaudiere – leather waterfall jacket – Reiss shoes – bracelet

2012/12/26

Outfits/Complete Looks

My Winter #Uniform

When I get dressed in the colder months, I admit that I’m not nearly as creative or colorful instinctively. My gut is to be warm {everyone knows I’m always cold} but, somewhere in the getting-ready process the stylist in me kicks in and I want to look kinda snazzy too! When I run out whether to a lunch meet up, a business meeting, a client session, or personal shopping, I seem to get compliments on my overall look, so I

2012/11/13

Outfits/Complete Looks

Afternoon Tea Please

I was asked by Oh, How Civilized {a cool blog by Jee that looks at the more ‘civilized’ side of a fashionable lifestyle} to create a look for high tea ~ the catch is it had to be ready for New York City high society Earl Grey. My goal was to create a look that was ladylike and appropriate but presented a bit of edge and “pause” for the onlooker. It has lace but also studs and a choker. BTW

2012/08/30

Outfits/Complete Looks

Oxymoron: Making A Statement in Neutrals

If I were going to play up the neutral tones of understated elegance, this might be a great play! Carine Roitfeld, former Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Paris, takes blush tones and makes them pop!! The pencil skirt is anything but ordinary, and the wrap-style blouse falls perfectly unkept. Do you agree?

2012/08/17

Outfits/Complete Looks

Summer to Fall Transition Piece

No one wants to say it but summer will soon be gone and replaced with the brisk, cool days of fall and the accompanying foliage. That said, I found a most perfect drape biker jacket that has ideal attributes for now and fall. the cut is flattering to a variety of figures {makes those shorter in stature appear taller; and even creates a leaner silhouette} very few colors look better on a tan than off white the herringbone tape and

2012/08/10

Fall Trends

A Lucky Mag Outfit

I love Lucky Magazine not just because it’s interactive and does hi-low well, but because it provides quite a bit of food for thought. I pulled this look right from its pages: it’s perfect chic for everyday and while the colors don’t “match”, tey work together wonderfully to create a sleek sophisticated yet understated style. Which is your favorite piece? Mine is the wool-blend pencil skirt by Joe Fresh ($69)….{you know I’m going to scoop it}

2012/08/05

Outfits/Complete Looks

An Orange Outfit

This is a fun look for a weekend in Miami, a day of vintage shopping, an afternoon stroll with brunch plans included, the weekend jazz fest in the park, or just running errands {in hopes of seeing him}. It’s laid back, feminine, casual, easy, relaxed, vibrant, complementary, and pulled together ~ after all, you are a busy, chic woman on-the-go, correct? Shopping List: Cream linen inverted pleat skirt ($64, Topshop) ♥ Converse Jack Purcell Plimsolls ($84, Converse) ♥ Colorblock stripe top ($50,

2012/08/02

Outfits/Complete Looks

Add Color…For Under $100

Let’s start the week right. Every item pictured is under $100 and makes a great addition to your summer closet and warm weather style. Shopping List: Nine West wedge ($46) – jade handbag ($64) – obi wrap belt ($35) – lace tie blouse ($64) – J.Crew floral print skirt ($90) Style Notes: take this to work by adding a fitted camel blazer and some pumps ♦ rock it on a date by adding a reg-orange lipstick ♦ use it weekend vintage shopping by wearing

2012/06/26

Bottoms

$231 Summer Outfit

Shopping List: Polo Ralph Lauren washed cotton-twill cargo shorts ($22.50) ♦ Polo Ralph Lauren custom-fit oxford shirt ($30) ♦ Dolce & Gabbana perforated leather tri-stripe sneakers ($133.50) ♦ Paul Smith striped cotton scarf ($45) Style Notes: this is your travel outfit to Miami or any other beach location (you’ll want the scarf for the plane); the sneakers are “fresh” enough to rock with any linen outfit you’ve got; and the shorts are a basic and work on vacay or at home for a

2012/06/22

Outfits/Complete Looks

Shorts & Heels: Yes or No?

Shorts with heels can be very sexy and feminine – would you do it? If you’d consider, here are a few rules to abide by: Toned legs is (very) helpful ~ at least use a lotion with shimmer to give the appearance of more tone Shorts with a bit of sway are more sophisticated ~ tight, too short or cut-offs look young and not-so-classy For dress up, leather shorts or shorts with shimmer are great ~ opt for a heel

2012/06/18

Outfits/Complete Looks

What to Wear When: Outdoor Movie Night

Shopping List: striped tee: basi at yoox, $50 cuffed bermudas: alice & olivia, $198 two-tone flats: aldo , $63 waterfall cardigan: house of fraser, $180 crossbody bag: christopher kon, $78

2012/06/15

Bottoms

A Colorful, Feminine Chic Look

It’s Friday around 6:30am, you have to get up and get out quickly. You want to look stylish and a bit flirty, but you also want color because you’ll be going out for drinks after work. You’ve got a nice white v-neck tank top, now what? Shopping list: Colorblock striped skirt, $29.99 ♦ Beach club blazer, $68 ♦ Boutique 9 navato pump, $69.99 {this is on sale at Ideeli right now} Ready, set, go!

2012/06/01

Outfits/Complete Looks

4 Pieces = 5 Outfits At Least

Depending on what you already own, you could have more but at a minimum you’ve got five outfits to cover: a business meeting {white pants + white shirt + navy blazer} date night {white pants + colorful top} girls night out {white shirt + colorful top + white pants} All-white beach party {white pants + white shirt} “meet the parents” {navy blazer + colorful top + white pants} Embellish with strappy heels, oversized jewelry, colorful belts, etc as desired….! All

2012/05/31

Fashion

Stylist Packing List

I wish I could say I was planning for a glamorous by-the-beach-in-Monaco vacation along with a side trip to the Hamptons, but not so. Instead I’ll be doing more concrete vacays with my fingers crossed for one beach getaway. Everyone always wants to know what I’m packing so, here’s a peek at a few of the basics that will make their rounds from my Philly road trip to Las Vegas ~ throw in some strappy heels, basic eye-popping tees, my

2012/05/25

Outfits/Complete Looks

I’m Queen of the Solids

Yes, I admit it~ I’m good for grabbing colorful tees to add “a splash of color” to my jeans but they’re always solids! I’ve committed to stopping that craziness because the multi-colored tops allow me to wear them with more looks, and add a bit of spice to my everyday uniform ~ and here’s my chance! Shopping: J. Crew colorblock stripe-slash henley, $45; Marc Jacobs back pocket small clutch, $298; ASOS a-line midi skirt in leather, $81; Rag & Bone

2012/04/06

Outfits/Complete Looks

An Easy Chic Look

A question everyone seems to ask me as a stylist is, “How can I do casual better?” The answer lies in nailing three things: fit ~ nothing slouchy or oversized material ~ All-American denim (but it’s dark) and leather pop of color ~ {in another pic} she adds a touch of color I happened upon this picture of Emmanuelle Alt, French Vogue‘s Editor-in-Chief and it was a great glimpse at easy, effortless chic. Everything she’s wearing fits, she opts for dark

2012/03/04

Accessories

This Look Deserves The Back of A Bike

This look is our version of feminine biker chic with zest! The yellow says ‘spring is sprung‘, the styling of the biker jacket (which I scooped last week) screams “I’m edgy”, and the full midi ponti skirt and boucle material of the jacket emphasize the ‘ultra feminine’ side = together they are absolutely lovely for running around, to work, after hours, or Saturday hanging out! Shopping List: Cap toe canvas ballet flats, available at Old Navy, $23 {available in navy

2012/02/28

Outfits/Complete Looks

Get An Entire Outfit For Free!

Lands’ End Canvas is the way to go for easy, effortless weekend casual ~ and perfect for conferences (like Blissdom)! I”ll be rolling around on Friday, wearing the outfit below ~ and if you leave a comment on this post, you can win a $100 gift card from Lands’ End Canvas to get your own! For my look, I’ve added a cream tie-front belt and oversized cream bag with flesh-colored heels (I’ll post a picture later today…..). Post a comment and

2012/02/24

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how your outfits can influence your mood

Office-Appropriate Holiday Attire

I’m Trying To Blog….I Swear!

Weekend Wedding Packing

Spring Look {With White}

My Perfect Plane Outfit

Extra Edge With Grommets & Gold

New Year’s Eve Night On The Town

My Winter #Uniform

Afternoon Tea Please

Oxymoron: Making A Statement in Neutrals

Summer to Fall Transition Piece

A Lucky Mag Outfit

An Orange Outfit

Add Color…For Under $100

$231 Summer Outfit

Shorts & Heels: Yes or No?

What to Wear When: Outdoor Movie Night

A Colorful, Feminine Chic Look

4 Pieces = 5 Outfits At Least

Stylist Packing List

I’m Queen of the Solids

An Easy Chic Look

This Look Deserves The Back of A Bike

Get An Entire Outfit For Free!

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