Earth tones are on trend. It’s been years since fashion and retail gave them some love, so it’s about time. A good retail season is one that caters to many style preferences.
Recent Roundups
Summer Item Duplication
If you’ve had an exceptional run with some Summer purchases, now is a good time to duplicate some of the workhorses and wardrobe …
My Flat Substitute for Ankle Strap Pumps
I used to wear pointy-toe ankle strap pumps with a two inch heel a lot in warm weather (sometimes without the ankle strap). The pointy …
Link Love: News From the Fashion Week Sidelines
Starting this season, London Fashion Week is going fur-free, which means no animal fur will be used in any official runway show or …
Brands That Deliver Consistent Quality
I recently complained about the fact that quality is consistently inconsistent these days, but there are exceptions to this …
Consistently Inconsistent Quality
It’s getting harder and harder to find quality wardrobe items. A high price point does not guarantee high quality, and a low …
Midi Lengths and Muscular Calves
There have been comments on the blog and forum lately about not wanting to wear midi skirts and dresses when you have muscular calves …
Fab Find: Epoch Foot Cream
Epoch Sole Solution is the foot cream of all foot creams because it REALLY works. I’ve tried many things — even Vicks …
Fashion News Roundup: August 2018
Two brands branching out into menswear, the top lip colour, Old Navy extending its plus-size section, and other style news that caught …
Link Love: On the Radar for Fall 2018
Here’s a look at some of the Autumn 2018 trends that are starting to pop up online and in Fall editions of the big fashion …
Five Products That Keep Whites White
I wear a lot of white items, which I like to keep pristine, bright and stain-free. I’m careful with laundry, washing whites with …
Stylish Favourites
Just for fun, today we are sharing our stylish favourites. This is all very personal and subjective, so there are no right or wrong …
Link Love: Thoughts on Sustainable Fashion
Earlier this year, British publication The Pool published an interesting series called Wear Your Clothes: “An editorial series …
The Pros and Cons of a Small Wardrobe
There’s a good discussion over on the YLF forum about the optimal size of a wardrobe. Of course, there is no one magical number …
Team Waist Definition or Team Waist Surrender
When I ran this poll on YLF many years ago, it was an easy victory for Team Waist Definition. But since then, fluid and oversized fits …
Team Polish or Team Naked Nails in Summer
You are on Team Summer Polish when you paint your toenails a colour all Summer long. You are on Team Summer Naked Nails when you …
The Pros and Cons of Pointy-Toe Footwear
Pointy-toe footwear was at the forefront of fashion for decades, until it completely disappeared in the ‘90s. It slowly made a …
Link Love: Kaftans To Wear Anywhere
I’ve yet to buy one, but every Summer when temperatures start rising above 77° F, I’m seriously tempted by kaftans as a …
Proportions: Skirt, Cropped Blouse & Flats
As I write this I’m wearing a skirt with an untucked top and flats that illustrates a few of the styling strategies I suggested …
Team Bag or Team No Bag
This poll was inspired by a couple of friends who never carry a handbag. This surprised me at first. I thought, how can you not want to …
