I’ve been shopping a lot lately. Occupational hazard. Also, I really really like it. Today, while visiting my in-laws in Illinois, I blazed a trail through the entire Cherryvale Mall, husband in tow, on a mission to check a few items off my back to school shopping lists. And, if I happened to stumble upon […]
The J. Crew Cheat Sheet: What to Buy This Summer
Who doesn’t love the artful layering and unstudied elegance of J. Crew. It’s irresistible. Fortunately, the styling secrets of the J. Crew catalog are relatively easy to master. Here, 3 pointers for pulling off the signature look: 1. Bold Lips: A bold lip on an otherwise bare-ish face is a trademark of the brand’s style. […]
The Boden Cheat Sheet: What to Buy This Summer
If the Anthropologie catalog evokes dreams of travel to unnamed, yet always exotic, locales, the Boden catalog makes me long to be a hip urban mom in London, taking the tykes to the Victoria & Albert or to tea or to any of the other fantasy London locales that non-Londoners dream of. The brand combines classic quality […]
The Anthropologie Cheat Sheet: What to Buy this Summer
Anthropologie is one of my favorite stores, but sometimes the sheer prettiness can get overwhelming. You want to buy it all, and either do, or leave with nothing. I can help. I’ve assembled a selection of wardrobe changers – those items that flatter beautifully and fit seamlessly into the life of a busy mom-on-the-go. These are the […]
Cool Coats for Bad Weather
Storm-Worthy Style Okay, I know most people wouldn’t call this weather bad, and it’s not, exactly. Except that for days it’s been misty, which makes good hair days, especially with fluffy hair like mine, a near impossibility. And then there are the gray skies and the breezy 50-degree temps. This weather might be fine for […]
Fall Fashion Finds: 5 Dresses Under $50
People think I wear dresses because they are so feminine. And yes, that’s part of it, but also, there’s the laziness. Dresses are easy. There are times, and I hope I’m not alone in this, when we just need to pop on a dress and be done with it. Those times occur frequently in my […]
Capsule Wardrobe Essentials: The Little Black Dress
Yes, the little black* dress is a cliche, but for good reason. It’s so ubiquitous that we often downplay its significance, but there is perhaps no item in a woman’s wardrobe that combines glamour and versatility as effortless as the LBD. And fortunately, unlike a few of the items on this list, a perfect little […]
Capsule Wardrobe Essentials: Black Pants
So what are you going to wear with a wardrobe of t-shirts and tank tops? Pants, of course, and no color is more flattering, functional or chic than black.* While white can be impractical and khaki can, if not worn properly, be boring, black is faultless. The right pair of black pants depends on your […]
Capsule Wardrobe Essentials: The Tank Top
The tank top is as essential as the T-shirt, but lighter, airier, and even more conducive to layering. Stock up on ribbed tank tops in every color when you find a great deal on them. They are great layering pieces under cardigans and jackets or worn on their own during the summer. J. Crew, the […]
Capsule Wardrobe Essentials: The T-Shirt
Looks can be deceiving. Sure, a t-shirt can seem basic, but its everyday appearance belies its wardrobe transforming abilities. In other words, it can do a lot to make you look cute. And just because a t-shirt is simple, doesn’t mean it’s easy. Finding the right t-shirt can be a challenge. Fortunately, I’ve rounded up […]