I’ve always chuckled over the poem Warning by Jenny Joseph.  The first line says, “When I’m an old woman I shall wear purple.” While I’m not an old woman. . . yet. . . her concept would fit in perfectly right now, with purple a hot trend for the coming fall.

Consider all the purple options that you have:

Dresses – from elegant evening wear to sun dresses to business attire, purple makes a bold fashion statement.
Skirts, pants,  and top – these will let you mix and match when you don’t want to be decked out entirely in purple, and allow you …read more

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

I’m all about jeans and a t-shirt. It’s an old standby I always feel completely comfortable in – provided I have taken the necessary measures to make sure the outfit still comes together and doesn’t slide into the dreaded category of…sloppy.
Given just how many pairs of jeans and piles of t-shirts reside in my closet, I’ve picked up a few tips along the way on how to make this outfit work with minimal effort. Here are a few tactics I recommend.

Pick a crisp white shirt instead of a pattern – it’s like a blank canvas waiting for the perfect accessories.
I …read more

After tooling around Europe for a few weeks, and then looking at the fall previews in stores, it’s clear that scarves are going to be a top accessories.  They certainly were for spring, and it doesn’t look like there’s any end to this simple fashion trend.
Fall scarves are soft and warm, with fabrics like lightweight cashmere, knits, and silk.  You’ll see muted soft colors, as well as bold and bright shades that will make your eyes and your outfit pop.
Here are a few fall selections for Saks Fifth Avenue:

Marc Jacobs:  This large woven silk and cashmere blend has …read more

Once relegated to our winter wardrobes, scarves are now appearing in spring and summer fashions.  Don’t put them in the drawer till next winter – look at everything you can do!
Here are 13 suggestions for using a scarf as a year-round fashion accessory:

Use as a muffler for warmth.  This is how many of us think of using a scarf anyway, and it’s still cold in many parts of the world.
Use as a cold weather fashion statement.  Wear a scarf tied prettily, but closely, around your neck and add a little warmth while looking good.
Use as a warm weather fashion statement.  …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

With much of the United States and Canada suffering through a winter cold spell, the one thing you can’t have too many of in your wardrobe is scarves.
Whether they’re designed to keep you warm while romping in the snow, keep the chill away from your neckline beneath a coat, or serve as a fashion statement, it’s one accessory you won’t want to be without this winter. 
Here are a week’s worth of scarves to suit most any and every occasion.
 

From Martin + Osa, a featherweight, warm, and luxuriously soft, lambs wool  and cashmere blend scarf.  It comes in solid colors as …read more

Most women have at least one silk scarf hanging in your closet. If you’re like my mom, you probably have one for each outfit. I’m always amazed at her creativity, my mother can turn a flat piece of material into a fashionable accessory. Behold  10 Uses for a Silk Scarf:

Use as a hair band – Scarves make wonderful hair bands, especially if there’s enough material left over after tying to cascade over one shoulder or down the back.
Use as a headband – Not too many people can pull off a hippie-style headband. Are you one of them?
Tie in an ascot. …read more