[…] choose cool tones and neutrals for this collection. As with my two-week vacation wardrobe post, I stuck to fabrics that are versatile, washable and wrinkle-resistant – ponte knit, silk, crepe and traditional jersey. While I understand your desire to not pack a suit, a ponte suit in deep black free of decoration can look […]
[…] as well as being of one of my favorite prints – leopard! The second look is from the beginning of the year; I got this jumpsuit from Karen Kane a couple years ago and love how it’s stretchy, machine washable but gives a glam look. I paired with my Great Aunt’s fur stole and […]
[…] have children – if you are young or single, these ties look pitiful and corny. Do NOT Wear: Theme clothing – sweaters with crocheted Easter eggs, “ Kiss me, I’m Irish” tee shirts (or any other message or logo-ed tee shirt), overly casual clothing just because it fits the holiday, holiday themed makeup (emerald […]
[…] high heels. I used a YouTube tutorial to hem the dress (this was easy because the chiffon isn’t too slippery, only one layer, and had a separate knee-length slip that didn’t need a hem) and think it turned out pretty well. I decided to make it a bit short as I saw it on […]
[…] Facebook page. I do think “flattering” is subjective, and many make assumptions about what makes an item flattering. I loved the piece (heck, I love most anything Kristin Chirico writes on there) but something was nagging me. Some of the items Chirico thought terrible I found to actually look good, and items she loved […]
[…] This being said, what types of bras are needed in your wardrobe? The Tee Shirt Bra – This is a bra that is practically invisible under thin knits. The bra should have comfortable straps, a smooth satin or microfiber texture that does not cling (nor does it shine and shimmer through tee shirts) to […]
[…] Coffee Bean and Toast of New York lipsticks. The 90s were about brown lips and neutral eyes, yet when we went out, we glammed it up. I kept my makeup brushes in a coffee mug with my sorority letters on it, a gift from my Little Sister. My bachelorette apartments after college were too […]
[…] You always seem to be getting new things that are easy to drop into your current wardrobe. I think it’s a skill I’m missing.” “Allie, I don’t know how to start when it comes to updating my wardrobe. I see something I like on a blogger and buy it but it never looks the […]
