Fall is here and winter is knocking at the door, but that’s no reason to stop keeping your summer dresses top of mind. Layering your winter sweaters over your summer dresses is a great way to extend the life of your dresses and make better use of the clothes you already own. The temperatures have
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Blue, Baby: Head-to-Toe Cornflower Blue Sets a Cheerful Mood
As I mentioned in a previous post, I love a head-to-toe look in a single color and this beautiful shade of cornflower blue strikes a cheerful tone for a gray fall day. For this look, I paired an old silk skirt with a cornflower blue cashmere sweater and my new taupe slides from Joie. It’s cozy, warm,
Green with Envy: Monochromatic Green Outfit is a Chic Choice for Fall
I’m a sucker for a monochromatic look. It’s flattering, slimming, and sophisticated. And while a vibrant shade of red or just about any shade of blue works great, I’m partial to neutral colors such as beige, black, taupe, brown, navy, gray, burgundy, cream, or a rich and earthy shade of green. Few things are more
Pretty, Tough Girl: Ankle Boots Give Edge to A Demure Dress
I love demure and girly dresses like this long-sleeved dress from Madewell with a dropped waist, mock turtleneck, and feminine smocking details at the neck and wrists. But when the occasion (or my mood) calls for something less sweet, I like to toughen up a pretty-girl dress with socks and ankle boots. For this look, I
Cozy Cashmere: Why You Should Layer Sweaters Over Dresses and Add an Ankle Boot
Cashmere costs a fortune for a reason: It’s effortlessly chic, timeless and classic, looks great and feels even better. A well-cared for cashmere sweater can be worn season after season from one decade to the next and never go out of style. The benefits don’t end there. Cashmere also has a curiously awesome talent for