December 2016

The Best and Worst of 2016

As my very last post of 2016, here are some thoughts to wrap up the year of style, fashion and retail. My musings are completely …

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The Most Discussed Posts of 2016

Another year and a few hundred more posts on YLF. That’s a lot of writing, pictures, and comments from our readers. WOW. …

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Team Opaque or Team Sheer Hosiery

Your hosiery style puts you into one of two camps. You’re on Team Opaque if you like to wear thick, robust, sometimes woolly, and …

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Link Love: Ringing Out 2016 with 12 Style Stories

This year I’ve once again rounded up 12 style-related stories that didn’t immediately fit into the themed Link Love posts …

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Three Ways to Combine Your Hat, Scarf and Gloves

As temperatures plummet, we’re adding Winter accessories like hats, scarves and gloves to our outfits. Our icy and snowy …

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Pullovers versus Cardigans

’Tis the season for knitwear as temperatures plummet, which means choosing between pullovers and cardigans. Pullovers are closed …

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My Favourite Thermal Underwear

It’s been snowy and frozen in Seattle recently and I’m thankful for my thermal tees and long johns. They’re from …

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Modern Retro For the Holidays

My holiday outfit this year is not at all what I had planned. I had my heart set on a dressy trouser suit with gold boots and …

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Link Love: The Age of Customization

Racked believes that the popular trend of customizing items of clothing has shifted from a come-and-go fad to a thriving, permanent …

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Match the Scarf to the Coat or the Outfit Underneath

As we wrap up for cold weather, there’s a common question that my clients ask about how to choose the scarf for their outfits. …

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Weekly Roundup: Festive Items

Whether your style is maximal or minimal, or somewhere in between – ’tis the season for festive texture and shine. …

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Winter Hats For the Hat Averse

I found it hard to feel good in a hat because of my very short hair and specs. To my eye, hats look better when hair is peeking out …

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Why Skirts & Dresses Aren’t Coming Out For the Holidays

Working with clients over the years, I’ve noticed a strong movement away from wearing skirts and dresses for holiday parties, …

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