Starting Style from Scratch: Changing Seasons with Your Closet
The next chapter in the Starting Style from Scratch series: tips for updating your closet for the upcoming season
Chic White Wide Width and Comfort Sneakers for Women
I know I am not the only woman who has fussy feet. Especially after so much time working from home barefoot and puttering around town in my Birkenstock sandals, my feet have spread, I experience plantar fasciitis, and my feet desire and deserve comfort, space, and support. That being said, I also wish to maintain…
Spring Forward in Shades of Lilac, Lavender, and Orchid
While fashion experts are talking all about ballerina pink for spring, what I am seeing and excited about is the influx of lilac, violet, and lavender colors this spring. I called this as a 2024 fashion trend, but retailers are always a bit behind the runways. It makes sense that this color is now hot…
Details on the April 5th National Day of Protest
Sharing details on the April 5th nationwide protest, who is organizing the event, where it is taking place, and why I am sharing such info on a style blog.
Weekend Reads for Saturday, March 22
Art, music, TV/streaming, style inspo, the best sale this weekend, and the most interesting reads I encountered this week!
Stylish Raffia and Straw Bags for Many Springs and Summers to Come
Want a bag that will go with most everything this spring and summer? Reach for a straw bag. Straw, raffia, wood, and bamboo accents are classic bag textiles for warm weather, and they are pretty timeless, too. I wanted to share some stylish raffia and straw bags for sale right now I think will remain…
Style Inspo: Early Spring Edition
After completing my mom’s estate, I rewarded myself by going back into therapy. This week my therapist asked what I enjoy most about this job, and it’s making collages, capsule wardrobes, and outfit flatlays. Writing is my baby, but this is fun like vision boarding in PicMonkey and seeing my thoughts become a bit more…
Spring Capsule Wardrobe + How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe
Fashion designer Donna Karan created the first capsule wardrobe in 1985 with her “7 Easy Pieces” collection. This was a capsule of clothing items for the working woman to simplify getting dressed each day. I’ve been creating capsule wardrobes at Wardrobe Oxygen since 2005. I believe in the power of capsule wardrobes for achieving big…
My Picks from Chico’s New Arrivals
I perused all the pages of Chico’s New Arrivals to share what I fid to be the best buys as a Chico’s customer for over a decade.