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

Leggings had a practical fashion start, going back to the 14th century when they were worn by both men and women for warmth and protection.  Today, however, they have a more dubious reputation, the style having been tortured and abused through many bad fashion statements.
But if you have any doubt about the staying power of leggings, take a look around the fashionable streets of Europe.  There they are worn by women of all ages and shapes.  I think they’re here to stay. . . at least for a little while.
Basically, leggings are tight, form-fitting trousers (not tights!) that generally go …read more