business casual

Bending The Rules

One of the fashion rules I learned growing up was that the components of an outfit should have matching levels of formality. Tailored with tailored,…

Beachy At The Office

This is the time of year that I usually start to crank up my traditional grouse: based on what’s available on retailers’ racks, they seem…

Slouching Toward Business Casual

I’ve received many comments and requests to feature some workday outfits that don’t include jeans. While many workplaces (especially in my part of the world)…

Shortcut To Summer Business Casual

Shirt: Theory (on sale right now!) // Necklace: kate spade, no longer available. Similar // Jeans: Eileen Fisher // Watch: Michael Kors // Shoes: J.Crew,…

Hello, Sunshine

Here’s another piece that’s challenged my assumptions about what I “can” and “cannot” wear. I never would have thought that I could pull off a…

Summer Already?

Well, we’ve certainly had the warm week here! At least it’s a Dry Heat™. Temperatures have topped the mid-90’s F most of the week, and though it…

Box Top

Are you old enough to remember collecting box tops? You saved a certain number from cereal boxes and could send them in for a prize. Or maybe…

The Little Jacket That Could

I’m still a great believer in the power of a jacket to make the simplest outfit look pulled together. Even jeans and a tee shirt….

Foolproof

No, it wasn’t actually raining when I snapped these shots, though it had been, and by the time you read this, will be again. I…