Category Archives: Style How-To’s

Chic and Comfortable Travel Attire

Q- I’m going to Italy in April with my daughter and a group of students & teachers. We will be there for a 10 day tour with an itinerary that includes Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa, Capri, & Vatican. I want to look chic, but comfortable for walking miles every day. I’m 4’11”, 115lbs and a…

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Style Yourself: How to Dress for a First Date

Hardest part about a first date? Figuring out to wear, of course! Sure there is that whole will he or she like me? How much information do I share on the first date? Who is going to pay or are we going Dutch? The list of stress inducing questions goes on and on but I…

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10 Ways to Wear Plaid This Fall

Photo credit Plaid, definitely ranks in my top 5 favorite things about fall. There is something magical about this classic print that makes my fashionable little heart flutter. Perhaps its the versatility. I mean what other fabric can be pretty, edgy, and classic? Don’t sleep on plaid this fall because it’s more awesome than ever….

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Style 101: Developing Your Signature Style

photo via Nervemedia.org.uk When a women reaches a certain age she needs to start thinking about her signature style. I had a moment of clarity earlier this week and it went a little something like this … “Holy crap! I’m almost 33 years old and my style is all over the place!” I’ve always loved…

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Non-Black Shoes to Wear to a Wedding

image via xoxojoelle.blogspot.com Q- Hey girl! I had a question … Was wondering if you could give me any tips:) I’m wearing a long sleeve black lace form fitting dress to this wedding, has an open back and falls before my knees. I am trying to figure out what style/color shoe would go best? I…

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10 Stylish Ways to Wear a Suit

When it comes to fashion favorites for women, suits get the short end of the stick. Everyone wants to claim shoes, bags, and the likes as their favorites, but suits? Suits get no love. This red-headed stepchild of the fashion world has always been considered conservative or boring. Until now …Suits don’t have to be…

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10 Ways to Wear White After Labor Day

You know that old rule … You can’t wear white after Labor Day? That rule is just that – old. You absolutely can wear white after Labor Day as long as you follow a few simple rules.Rule #1- Mind your materials. Wearing white during the fall and winter months is perfectly fine as long as…

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How to Style a Maxi Skirt for Fall

Q- Maxi skirts were one of my favorite summer staples. How can I transition this piece into fall? A- You would think a maxi skirt for fall would be an obvious choice but for some reason this garment has turned itself into a summer staple. I mean I get it, they are comfortable and somehow…

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7 Tips for Finding the Perfect Pair of Jeans

The perfect pair of blue jeans … that elusive and comfortable beast that everyone wants but just can’t seem to find.Photo via www.theloveassembly.com How do I know this? I’ve worked with dozens and dozens of clients who have tossed out an unthinkable amount of denim that didn’t quite make the cut. However, once I get…

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Style Yourself: How to Dress for a Fall Wedding

So you’re going to a fall wedding, huh? You’re not the bride and you’re not a bridesmaid (thank goodness – fashionably speaking that is) so why are you so stressed out? Because getting dressed for a wedding, no matter who you are, is stressful.You want to look stylish but you don’t want to upstage the…

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