Like all of the stylish moms I’ve featured, Birgit Grossmann Coles inspires me with more than just her style. Birgit, an American of German heritage, is married to a Haitian and has been living in Haiti for 17 years. After the devastation of the 2010 earthquakes, this mother of 3 started Simbi Fashion, a Haitian-made […]
Style Secrets: BeautyMommy Caitlin Skidmore
I am so inspired by Caitlin Skidmore of Greater Than Rubies, and I know you will be, too. In 2012, she was so moved by the poverty she sees every day in her job as the coordinator of a poverty assistance program in North Central Texas that she gave up shopping. For a whole year. Twelve months without a […]
Mom Style Secrets: BeautyMommy Kristina Clemens
After years of shame and denial, I am ready to come clean on a painful subject. I am not crafty. Well, I am, but not in the good way. 😉 I have a stylish mom who can sew and knit beautifully and a sister who has refinished her own furniture and created gorgeous projects for […]
Mom Style Secrets from BeautyMommy Amber Wagner
I am so intrigued by the way other women put themselves together, especially while leading remarkably busy lives. Amber Wagner redefines busy. She is a fashion designer based in Napa Valley, California. Her swimwear line, Mia Marcelle, offers minimal yet sophisticated styles with exotic details and prints. Oh, and she’s also a mom of 6. Yes, […]
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: 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 […]
What to Wear with Jeans: The Rose Royce Denim Blogging Competition
I am thrilled to be participating in the Rose Royce denim blogging competition. I adore jeans, but as a girly girl, I am always looking for ways to put a feminine spin on my denim. I decided to create 4 fresh, flirty ways to wear denim, and they are all based on my brand new […]