Is it just me, or does spring fever make you feel like shopping? And why doesn’t anybody say spring fever anymore, except for me? And is it an actual law that we must all buy strappy sandals the moment the weather turns warmer or did I just make that up? Anyway, I am clearly inspired […]
Spring Outfits That Will AGE You (And What to Wear Instead)
You know the outfit, and you may even own one. In every color. My client Karen sure did. I’m talking about 2-and-3 piece flowy jersey sets in every color and pattern imaginable. They were fabulous quality, expensive, and instantly aging. From the garish and dated prints to the shapeless silhouettes, these were kind of like […]
Your Style, But Casual: Casual Outfit Ideas For Your Personal Style
I am usually a glass-half-full kind of gal, but this time, I am forced to be the bearer of bad news: That day isn’t coming. You know the one we all wait for. The mythical day in the future when the stars will align and we will suddenly find ourselves taller and slimmer and richer […]
The Most Wearable Brands Over 40
There are the brands that we reach for on special occasions… the Easter dresses and cocktail dresses and wedding guest dresses. And then there are the clothes we live in, the everyday hard-working pieces that make getting dressed effortless. These are the types of clothes I focus on in my Fashion Essentials Over 40 Wardrobe […]
Rule Breaker or Rule Follower: Style Rules to Break Over 40
I am not typically a rebel. I’m a grammar nerd and recipe follower and I still listen to my parents. But when it comes to style, I like to push the envelope. Bend the rules. Have fun a little. And to do that, I’ve had to ignore a lot of the rules I grew up […]
5 Spring Must Haves: Trendy vs Frumpy
You do NOT NEED ANY OF THESE THINGS. There, Just had to get that out of the way. Sure, must-haves might seem like a misnomer since these aren’t actually must-haves but that’s what everyone calls them and I want to be like one of the cool kids. 🙂 The truth is, the decision to update […]
Best One Piece Swimsuits for Women Over 40
If, like me, the New Year’s Resolution to do more crunches never came to fruition and you wake up and realize that spring break is in exactly one week and your stomach is uncrunched, know that you are not alone. Or I am not alone. You know what I mean. Even if you’ve stuck with […]
Why Your Closet Is A Mess | 8 Habits That Are Cluttering Your Closet
I get the most panicked looks when I tell women that I can help them with their closets. And if the idea of someone peering into your closet, with its messes and its mistakes, stresses you out, you are NOT alone. That’s one of the reasons I created the Reverse Closet Edit Bootcamp. The Reverse […]
The Outfits Are DATED | The Truth About Pinterest
I feel like I’ve been a Negative Nelly lately. (Apologies to Nelly, my little sister, who is not at all negative and truly a ray of sunshine). But I’ve kind of made it my thing to tell you what to avoid as well as what to go for. Knowing what to avoid is half the […]
These Trends Are FRUMPY! Spring 2023 Edition
I am now officially a broken record (a reference that now seems archaic and which my daughters probably don’t understand) but some trends are frumpy. I know, I know. I used to tell you that if you want to avoid frumpy styles shop the TRENDY items from the CONTEMPORARY brands. This is no longer true. […]