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Bottoms

perfect, perfect, perfect pants

Just thank me after you get these! I kept getting emails in my inbox and finally took some time to look at them – – Water-repellent fabric dries faster with quick-dry technology Commuter waistband Hidden zipper at back for keys and cards Hidden waistband pocket engineered for phone to lay flat against your body Reflectivity hidden under cuff for visibility Among other features….I was sold! After purchasing my pair, I’m sold. They will be my go-to breathable pants for

2020/08/15

Footwear

problem: no pedicure for 120+ days but I want summer shoes!

problem: I’ve been without a pedicure for 120+ days so cannot wear flip flops so what can I wear instead? solution: sneakers are NOT the answer but smoking slippers are – they are no-pedi summer shoes!! I happened upon the “Mon Amour” smoking slippers and got excited. They didn’t have my size (they run true to size!) so I snatched up the black “Cheers” option pictured above. I love them because they feel snug on your foot, the material is

2020/08/15

Accessories

nice to meet you: cute, fun jewelry designer

nice to meet you: Larissa Loden, a woman-owned business that crafts jewelry by hand in Minneapolis! They make lots of fun jewelry including necklaces (I have a cute one that reads GODSGIRL!), bracelets, and the like. Everything is very reasonably priced and they’re professional but fun-loving! The bracelet pictured above is a vintage rope chain available in limited quantities…check it out here! It’s ideal for everyday mixed with some silver arm candy and a few other bangles. Larissa Loden –

2020/08/13

Style

problem: my mask is functional but not cool

Problem: I’m a ‘team player’ and using the disposable mask but they don’t make me feel stylish. Is there a mask that is functional but fashionable too? Solution: This is an easy one because you just need to get something that works for you! The best facial masks to own have a few features in common…. you can breathe in them when worn properly they stay up without you having to hold it in place it shows your personality it’s

2020/08/13

Style

style guide for working moms

Working moms lead many lives…not to mention their own so nailing their own personal style can get dismissed! This downloadable style guide gives working moms their must-haves along with a lot of other insights critical to looking good and feeling great. Enjoy!

2020/08/12

Style

a one-piece swimsuit

Simply put: one-piece swimsuits can be sexy! I’m not sure where or when the idea came about that bathing suits that were one-piece (aka maillots) weren’t cool but, as with anything, you just need to find the right one that highlights your assets. I scooped this red one here and also scoped the black one too – and will get the pretty pink one before it’s over. Don’t stop there – I also found this textured, golden rod-colored one here which

2020/08/11

Style

problem: I’ve got to go back to work but not sure what I need

Problem: After 100+ days of living in sweats/leggings, I’ve got to go back to work (3 days/week) but I’m not even sure what I need to wear or have in my closet. Solution: Easing back into your kinda everyday work life after living in leggings/sweats + tee can be touch! You can do it in 7 steps!! [Sounds crazy but…start showering everyday and getting up at a decent hour] Pick-up your drycleaning – it’s been 100+ days and you never know what

2020/08/10

Style

problem: do I need bottoms for video conferences?

Problem: I’m doing video conferences almost everyday but do I have to put on bottoms or dress up below the waist? Solution: YES – you want something to cover your ‘special parts’ just in case there is a camera malfunction….or you stand up, forgetfully! For every client, I have the same advice along with the links to purchase the essentials. Create two uniforms so you have them at-the-ready. Ideal men’s pants and perfect women’s bottoms! Wear a nice top

2020/08/07

Fashion / Style Events

problem: i want the perfect white shirt!

Problem: You’ve tried sooooo many options but none of the shirts quite meet the ‘perfect” standard. What is THE perfect white shirt? Solution: There are lots of options out there….but some are too loose, too fitted, not long enough, not classic enough but this white button down is tried-and-true-and-PERFECT! STOP complaining that it costs more than your other shirts because if you add up the costs of all those others, this one cost less than that! Invest in looking awesome so

2020/07/30

Style

problem: I’ve been dressing for a pandemic for 4 months

Problem: pandemic + I haven’t bothered to ‘dress for success’! Solution: start small but be decisive! If you’re living on planet Earth then you’ve been living through a pandemic and depending on where you are, you’ve been holed up in your house or your partner’s house, and haven’t had to truly get dressed for 100+ days! To keep this simple, three solutions to get you moving forward to look and feel better: Throw away every t-shirt that has yellowed arm pits

2020/07/27

Bottoms

repurpose 4 pieces to work-from-home

A BIG thank you to NBC News for sharing my styling insights via their Know Your Value initiative! There are 4 [unexpected] pieces you can re-purpose from your closet right now to look put together as you work-from-home. The pieces include tank tops, and….(read more)

2020/07/13

Footwear

clogs: they’re earthy stylish but are they good for you?

I’m a huge fan of clogs and it started, in earnest, when I was traveling almost everyday as a health care consultant. Clogs could be thrown on and off easily, they provided a little air circulation if you were headed to a warmer climate, and they provided protection if you were headed to a soggy or cooler climate. That love for clogs matured into the Dansko’s (you know the ones medical professionals roam the halls with…) and most recently, I’ve

2020/05/22

Lifestyle & Tech

post-quarantine – which fashion norm will you subscribe to?

When this pandemic slows down a bit….I mean this first wave at least….I am certain we’ll be re-surfacing with some new fashion and style norms. I can see a few factions popping up now like the “denim for everything” crew, “leggings for life” group, etc. I’m on the fence but likely sticking with my original idea: dressing for comfort & versatility! Which quarantine dressing faction are you joining?! [poll id=”16″]

2020/05/18

Style

my longstanding love affair with denim

I’m not sure when I came to admit it but I’ve had a longstanding love affair with denim for as long as I can remember! I thought it happened when I became an entrepreneur in the early 2000s and got to see how flexible it was but no. I thought maybe it happened when I purchased my first pair of $200+ jeans in Philadelphia with my friend Natalie back in the mid-90s but no. I wondered if it was when

2020/05/15

Lingerie

supporting the girls but loving freedom

Being home a lot but still being “seen” has taken its toll on my underwear drawer! I have been trying to find the balance between giving the girls some support but not being overly restrictive either. And if you live with others (which I don’t….whew!) then you definitely have to consider what they are exposed to daily as well….lol. Icing on the cake – I don’t want to walk around with sagging boobs because it doesn’t make me feel sexy.

2020/05/08

Style

onesies for #wfh

What about a one-piece for work?! Since this quarantine and lockdown has been in effect, I’ve been trying to think of new ways to keep it fresh while working from home. One way I’ve come up with to ensure I’m still comfy and look pulled together – but not expending too much effort (lol) – is to do onesies in the form of rompers and jumpsuits! I like to add pizazz just like the next chick-a-dee but when I’m not

2020/05/04

Accessories

everyday #wfh earrings

Most folks know that my favorite earrings are my Erickson Beamon razor’s edge earrings! But given our everyday situation is working-from-home, they hardly seem appropriate so, I’ve had to find something else. Frankly, I need/want earrings because they add sparkle to the face but also for impromptu FaceTime calls that I field (now that I’ve relaxed my hair again!!). Plus I need something I can fall asleep in that won’t hurt me when I wake up the next morning. The

2020/05/01

Outerwear

an essential fall wardrobe, fishbone blazer

I have been fighting sanity while on lockdown and part of that is done by patiently watching the sales and retailers for the items I’ve been wanting….and then BOOM! This Anine Bing fishbone blazer was 25% off and I grabbed it! It’s weighty so I cannot wear it now but, the colors (black + cream) make it perfection with just about any outfit especially all of my denim (I scored from Frame) and tees – can you envision a more perfect

2020/04/30

Footwear

new havaianas sandals for summer

Flip flops are the telltale sign of summer so when I saw these new Havaianas you saint tropez sandals, they sparked joy in my heart!! I stepped away from the overcast Saturday weather and though of using my deck in the backyard on a sunny, #socialdistancing day and these flip flops would be perfect. I ended up scooping these steel blue ones and then these mustard pair too! Which ones are you digging on?!?!?

2020/04/18

Outerwear

weighty blazer for early spring + fall

Most of the blazers I get are lighter or at least medium weight so they work year-round but this one by Anine Bing is not. It’s a slightly heavier material + has a tailored menswear-inspired, somewhat oversized fit = perfection for fall, travel, and early spring. The one pictured above is the black + cream version, and I scooped the black and white version here. I’m digging it thus far although I haven’t had a chance to really rock it since

2020/04/17

Outerwear

camel coat options

It is the most basic and classic piece of outerwear (along with a jean jacket) – a camel coat and while the options are endless, you’ll wear it to death! [show_shopthepost_widget id=”3973055″]

2020/04/07

Style

my march impulses & obsessions

March as a slow month mostly because everyone else was focused on COVID-19 which meant I had to give some airtime to it as well. A couple of concert cancellations, two major conferences put on hold indefinitely, not to mention March Madness or the NBA, right?! That said, I did scoop a few things here and there that made sense! My impulses…. I’ve become almost obsessive about sun protection so Supergoop! body glow oil and glowstick Birkenstock eva sandal ~ because I am

2020/03/31

Style

new leather options for everyday

As an entrepreneur, I don’t have need for leather everyday. That said, my lifestyle doesn’t lend itself to wearing a leather outfit head-to-toe but I do appreciate nice pieces that can add pop to my everyday looks. COS just shared a few new pieces and they’re lovely! Here are a few keys to caring for your leather too: Spot clean leather with a slightly damp cloth Condition leather to keep it supple (it’s skin!) with a leather balm by applying a

2020/03/19

Footwear

my lust item: sexy heels!

I love a good heel ~ I mean one that adds that extra umph to your trunk and makes your legs look like they go for-ever!! I scooped these Brian Atwood heels [pictured above] and was giddy ~ and rocked them at my speech at WIPA DC’s meeting. If you want to be equally as sexy, you can get yours here or here….

2020/02/15

Accessories

my 11 favorite items in January

We all like to buy nice things and get the things that make us ‘jump and and down’ when it’s finally in our hands! In January, I acquired a few fun pieces that I thought we were sharing….based on the feedback and number of “where’d you get that?!”s I received. Enjoy! My favorite, of course, is the lil easy bag by Parker Thatch (pictured above) but I’m into all 11 of my items even though it meant discarding a few oldies-but-goodies….

2020/02/02

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perfect, perfect, perfect pants

problem: no pedicure for 120+ days but I want summer shoes!

nice to meet you: cute, fun jewelry designer

problem: my mask is functional but not cool

style guide for working moms

a one-piece swimsuit

problem: I’ve got to go back to work but not sure what I need

problem: do I need bottoms for video conferences?

problem: i want the perfect white shirt!

problem: I’ve been dressing for a pandemic for 4 months

repurpose 4 pieces to work-from-home

clogs: they’re earthy stylish but are they good for you?

post-quarantine – which fashion norm will you subscribe to?

my longstanding love affair with denim

supporting the girls but loving freedom

onesies for #wfh

everyday #wfh earrings

an essential fall wardrobe, fishbone blazer

new havaianas sandals for summer

weighty blazer for early spring + fall

camel coat options

my march impulses & obsessions

new leather options for everyday

my lust item: sexy heels!

my 11 favorite items in January

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