Pencil skirts are an acquired taste in Summer because they’re constricting and not very breezy. That said, some pencil skirts aren’t as tight and tapered as others, Summer days and nights can be cool by the water, and there is Summer air conditioning to consider.
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Team Neutral or Team Non-Neutral
You bat for Team Neutral if you prefer wearing neutrals like black, white, all shades of grey, all shades of white, dark blue, blue …
Feeling Empowered at 49
I turn 49 today. To my 88 year old Dad I’m a spring chicken. To my 19 year old nephew I’m ancient. To me, I’m exactly …
Link Love: Fashion Reads for the Long Weekend
Recently I enjoyed these three articles in The Guardian: The curated ear, “a craze for multiple ear piercings, in unusual …
Happy 4th of July
It is Independence Day in the US. A day of hanging out with friends and family, festive BBQs, catching up at home, and wearing a casual …
Common Bags and Footwear Where You Live
I spend a lot of time in three cities and across four seasons: urban Seattle most of the year, urban Salt Lake City for some of the …
Fashion News Roundup: June 2019
A Manolo Blahnik exhibition, an eco-friendly line of bags from Prada, and other style news that caught our attention this month. Ralph …
Six Ways To Make a Waistband Fit
Skirts, pants, jeans and shorts have&n.....tbands (or grown-on waistbands) that should fit the waist and lower tummy area …
Relentless Tucking at Retail
As current trends move back to silhouettes of the ‘70s, ‘80s and early ‘90s, high and extra high rises on skirts, …
Link Love: Sunglasses Chains Are On-Trend
The Fashion Spot reports that sunglasses chains are getting a fashion makeover, and shows us 10 fun options. I have a light blue chain …
Checking In On My 2019 Style Goals
We’re halfway through 2019 and it’s time to check in on the style goals we set in January. I’ve had a smashing first …
Reflecting on Dad
I was a Mummy’s girl, and my older brother was a Dad’s boy. This is how it was for as long as I can remember. I wanted to …
The Best Sunscreens of 2019
It seems possible to find fault with almost every sunscreen. Harmful chemicals, skin irritations, allergies, unpleasant textures, …
Top Picks: Nordstrom Designer Sale
Nordstrom marked down many designer items yesterday, and the sale will run until June 20. I’ve browsed the sale and …
Link Love: Weekender Bags for Summer 2019
From canvas totes to hybrid type weekenders with secret roller wheels, Refinery29 rounds up 14 travel bags for a weekend away. Girls of …
Moving Your Wardrobe to a New Home
I’ve lived in four countries and in many homes, and learned through trial and error how to best move my wardrobe. International …
