I’ve been thinking a lot about basics lately.  It’s mostly because I’ve been shopping for a few new items for my fall wardrobe, but even more importantly, I’ve been  looking through my closet to see how I can mix and match new items with what I already have.
One of the staples of a fall wardrobe is going to be a pair of dark wash (nearly black) skinny jeans (or leggings) paired with a white boyfriend shirt.
Take a look through your closet and see how you can inject one additional color, from my closet that would be red, and add a …read more

It’s hard to think about fall when it’s 80+ degrees outside, but think about it I must.  As I’m preparing to flip over another page of the calendar next week, fall is creeping ever closer and closer.
Yesterday I showcased some of the great fall scarves that will pull any outfit together.  But another great cold weather accessory is a hat.
Many people think that they can’t wear hats, but I’ve found that it’s just a matter of looking around to find the best shape for your hair, face shape, and personality.  It looks like this season’s hat are learning toward casual …read more

Though they may not always be the first famous people you think of in North America, British royalty continues to retain their celebrity status on the other side of the pond. The annual Royal Ascot is one of the world’s most famous horse races; the royal family is always in attendance and is heavily publicized for what they’re wearing and who they are with.
An iconic piece of the standard attire for attending the Royal Ascot is the hat. Not just any hat, but an elaborate, one of a kind super special (and occasionally super quizzical!) chapeau.
My favorite this year? Princess …read more

Some of the finest head fashions can be seen at the Kentucky Derby, as the well-dressed and well-heeled horse set turn out at Churchill Downs.  Some of the hats look a little impractical, but there are always a few that catch your eye.
Here are six choices that I’d wear to the Derby:

The ribbon-trimmed woven straw hat from Eric Javits can be folded and packed without distorting its shape.  Available in natural/black and bark beige.  $170.
I like a classic fedora, and I LOVED this sophisticated straw fedora with an oversized bow.  It’s from the Nordstrom label, and is made …read more

Summer may just be a rumor as I sit writing this in the snow, but the calendar and store shelves say that it’s coming soon.
Most of us can’t afford to buy a new wardrobe each season, so we rely on a few accessories to extend what’s already in our closet.
Here are 5 must have accessories that will take you all the way through summer.
Sunglasses. Protect your eyes from harsh light and UV rays with a pair of fashionable glasses that offer 100% UV protection. If you participate in a lot of summer sports, you may need specialized glasses …read more

Even though this time of year can be full of gloomy skies and rain clouds, that shouldn’t stop you from making a statement when you walk down the street. Sure, you could just go with regular old Wellies and a cheap black umbrella…but where is the fun in that?
Here are some must have items that will make you skip through the streets and jump over puddles like you’re a kid again.

Embrace the clunky rainboot style and have the confidence to pick a color that stands out from the crowd. Vans has a whole series of patterns and colors in …read more

Hats serve a variety of purposes, from keeping your head warm, your hair dry, to providing the finishing touch to a outfit.  In many parts of the world, hats are a fashion staple, while in others they’re never seen unless you’re on the ski slopes.
How do you start putting together a wardrobe of hats?
Here are five fun hats that would make a good start for a new year of new fashion.
From Forever 21: 
This Cabaret Fedora Hat will provide a little retro glam look at very affordable price.  Paired with a classic trench, or a nipped waist suit, you’ll …read more