The fashion and style world has changed a lot in the last twenty years, and mind-blowingly so in the last ten. Here’s what I think is stellar about this changing industry.
Recent Roundups
Checking In: Style Word and Colour for 2019
Back in January, and just for fun, I chose a word and colour for 2019 and asked you to join the party. Six months down the line, and …
Top Picks at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has officially begun. After a week of early access to cardholders, it’s now open to all. Brand new …
Link Love: The 2019 Graphic Tee
StyleCaster rounds up 23 nostalgic graphic tees to add some retro flavour to your Summer wardrobe. More graphic tee inspiration from …
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 …
