[…] washable. Halogen is a favorite Nordstrom brand of mine; great classic style and great prices for professional workwear. Their ‘Taylor’ line is one I have in my closet, and the Taylor Skinny Ankle pant is made with the same clean professional lines and dressy work fabric and pairs nicely with the suiting jackets from […]
[…] your own discovery. For only then have you achieved true personal style and the status of Expert. A few steps to gain personal style: Clean out your closet of anything you don’t like, doesn’t fit, you never wear because it makes your physically or emotionally uncomfortable, anything stained or torn. Grab all those catalogs […]
[…] and beige. Challenge accepted! Breathable fabrics like linen and cotton voile, using silhouette and detail to add interest, and elevated accessories to provide polish and elegance to closet basics with a splash. Shop the collage: blazer (ALISON15 for 15% off) | boatneck tank | sandals (I own) | cropped chinos | espadrilles (ALISON20 for […]
[…] some phenomenal bright colors, cool prints, and new silhouettes I am loving. As soon as I saw the collection, I saw many pieces I wanted in my closet and saw many ways to style it. I decided to put to paper (blog?) what I envisioned in my head. A few of pieces I ordered […]
[…] and one pair of denim first: three pieces alone give you the most outfit combinations. Add the knits next for color (or use similar already in your closet), then fill in as budget allows. What if I already own some of these pieces in similar colors or silhouettes? Wonderful, I was hoping that would […]
[…] don’t have a jewelry armoire, even some old shoe boxes properly labeled can keep scarves, belts, and jewelry under the bed or in the back of the closet to be revisited every so often. Resale sites like eBay are excellent for scoring great bangle bracelets. I searched Vintage Lucite Bangles on eBay and found […]
[…] resilience. (Christian Science Monitor) Sale Alert & Style Inspo Love it when a classic comes back as a trend; there’s a good chance it’s already in your closet or it’s a lot more likely you can find a great option thrifting or via resale. And the Fair Isle sweater is back. Primarily crewneck pullovers […]
[…] a great choice. The grosgrain trim gives it a unique, higher-end look, and in navy it would go with most any color tank or tee in your closet. $69.99 The striped blazer from Banana Republic would look amazing with neutral tanks, tees, and bottoms. It would also look quite chic with a pop of […]
[…] a year of buying less and slowing down. And I really am. I am making do with what I have, shopping slowly and thoughtfully, considering my existing closet and current lifestyle. Slowing down made me realize that this one purchase may help me slow down other parts of my life. As for my other […]