Travel in style: a coastal chic weekend capsule wardrobe
Whether it’s an impromptu road trip up the coast, or a getaway to celebrate a special event, a weekend escape can be a refreshing break….
Dresses & Skirts
Dresses and skirts for women. Casual dresses, summer dresses.
Your favorites & mine on sale: summer kickoff edition
Here in the States, the long Memorial day weekend is often regarded as the unofficial start of summer. Long weekends often mean great sales too,…
Some cool new things I spied this week
After a colder than usual spring, I’m actually looking forward to some warmer weather. I’ve been perusing some of the new summer styles that landed…
It’s a good time to shop for linen
Linen is a staple in my warm weather wardrobe. Whether it’s already getting hot where you live, or you’re just planning ahead for warmer days…
Not the same old stripes…
Look, I love a marinière or Breton stripe top, and think they’re timeless. But if they’re not your thing, or if you’re looking for a…
Thinking outside the box for special occasion outfits
One of the recurring requests I receive from readers is for “special occasion” outfits and ideas. I’ll admit I’ve procrastinated on addressing this one. Why?…
When your style is Classic, but your lifestyle is casual
How to balance Classic style and a casual lifestyle… A prior post about “style geography” generated a lively discussion in comments. Some of you mentioned…
3 easy ways to style a breezy maxi dress
I’m not usually a dress wearer, but after so many of you have requested them, I decided to try this tiered maxi dress as an…
Nautical & nice…it’s hard to go wrong with blue and white
Blue (or navy) and white is a classic combination that somehow always looks fresh, especially in summer. Here’s a vacation-ready look in navy and white…
