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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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
How to Wear Ankle Boots with Skirts and Dresses This Fall
Making your ankle boots more versatile is a great way to maximize your investment (because boots aren’t cheap!) and make smart, efficient use of your existing wardrobe. But how? One fabulous way to maximize your fall wardrobe is to pair your ankle boots with skirts and dresses. But while wearing boots with jeans is foolproof,
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
Mini-Skirts For Day: Styling Mini Skirts for Daytime Playtime
Few items are sexier than a great mini-skirt. Just last weekend, while heading to a party, my husband expressed his opinion that I don’t wear enough mini-skirts. When I explained that mini-skirts are tougher to pull off after 40 (a subject for another blog post), he said, “if you really feel that way, then just