I enjoy wearing big scarves because they look dramatic and effectively keep out the chill when I’m out in the elements. They do double duty as wraps when I’m indoors, which is handy when you run cold. Our Yorkie Sam also makes himself very comfy snuggling in my big scarves.
Recent Roundups
Team Minimal, Maximal or Both
This poll is about describing your style, not your wardrobe. Does your look tend to be more minimal or maximal? Or are you a …
Wear Welted Knitwear with Flared Skirts
By knitwear I mean what people in the US refer to as sweaters. By the welt, I mean the raised bit of rib that is found along the bottom …
Link Love: Good Sustainable & Ethical Fashion Reads
After our recent Link Love post on changing fashion consumption habits, I came across some more articles about sustainable and ethical …
Happy Feet: 16 Practical Tips
Many of my clients are picky about foot comfort. From bunions, hammer toes, blistering, plantar fasciitis, arch pain, burning on the …
Fashion News Roundup: September 2020
Lots of news from the beauty industry, a new footwear collection, and more fashion news that made headlines in September. A new fashion …
Evolving Your Style As You Move Into Retirement
I frequently help clients evolve their styles into retired life. How their styles change varies from person to person. Some change …
Team Buy or Team Rent
More and more retailers are offering some type of rental service. Some items for rent are hot off the press new-season items, whereas …
Link Love: The Challenges of Plus-Size Shopping
Refinery29 asks: “Why Is Shopping For Vintage Plus-Size Clothing So Hard?“ “Shopping When You’re Plus-Size …
Team Lipstick, Earrings, Both or Neither
This poll is about your lipstick and earrings style this year. You bat for Team Lipstick if you’ve been wearing lipstick but not …
20 Truths About Style
Style is an energy and confidence that is expressed through clothing, footwear and accessories. It can be a positive force in our …
Link Love: Second-Hand September
Second-hand September, now in its second year, is a campaign — organised by British charity Oxfam — encouraging people to …
Team Pyjamas or Team Nightie
Today’s poll is about your preference for sleep attire. Do you prefer a one-piece nightie or T-shirt, or two-piece pyjama …
Individual Style After the Pandemic
I can’t accurately predict what our post-pandemic relationships with fashion and style will be like. One thing I am …
Labor Day Sale Fab Finds
The pandemic makes the world feel like it’s in a time warp. The days can be slow, but the weeks and months fly by. We’ll be …
Team More Casual or Team The Same
Since the start of the pandemic and stay-at-home measures, has your style become more casual, or has it stayed the same? If you were …
Denim Jacket Mood Swings
My word, have I been moody with my poor white denim jacket. When I bought it a few seasons ago, I loved the fit, short length, gorgeous …
