If you enjoy wearing rugged flat chunky boots, combat boots, or classic riding boots with skirts — as some of us did back in the ’90s — these looks are for you. The boots can be any height, with zipper or laces, and have lugged soles. They can be any colour and pattern, but solid black stompy boots are the most popular.
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Your Personal Figure-Flattering Priorities
Style is art, not science. Opinions about it are subjective. What makes an outfit flattering is in the eye of the beholder. Also, there …
Link Love: Meaningful Jewellery & Tattoos
I found this article, in which four women share the meaning of their inherited jewellery, heart-warming “As a jewelry designer, I …
Defining Neutrals for Your Personal Style
I talk about neutrals and non-neutrals all the time, and take it for granted that you know what I mean. But neutrals mean different …
Fab Finds: Sneakers, Trousers and Tops
I am appreciating the large assortment of neutrals, non-neutrals, and patterns this season. You are going to find what you want if …
Link Love: News from the Hairdressing Industry
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Generally, I don’t buy items to fulfill a future need, but found myself doing just that last month. I love my pair of long Wit …
The Most Important Component
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Inconsistent Fits Across Colourways and Time
I sometimes purchase the same item in multiple colours, because if an item works well, I milk it. There is something about the …
Fashion News Roundup: August 2021
A new Pinterest feature, Target’s designer collaborations for Fall 2021, and more news from the style trenches in August. Old …
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Laundering Puffer Jackets and Coats
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Full, Ankle, and Cropped Lengths Defined
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Organized Emotional Shopping
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Pull Looks Together by Creating Complements
I’ve posted about complements several times on YLF, and it bears repeating because a functional wardrobe has items that relate to …
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Black Or White Neutrals
Ten years ago, it was a landslide victory with almost everyone batting for Team Black Neutrals. I’m taking the poll again to see …
Two Recent Style Inspirations
Today I want to share two recent style inspirations. One is quite general, and the other is very specific. I spent a lot of time in the …
How to Clean White Sneakers
Most of my sneakers are white or blush. They get a LOT of wear because I walk almost everywhere — rain or shine — and they …
Link Love: A YLF Members Special
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The Fantastic Forgettable Outfit
There are many ways you can rate an outfit. Is it appropriate, interesting and current? It is comfortable and practical? Is …
Dressing a Short Waist
You are short-waisted when the distance between your shoulders and waistline is shorter than average. There are two ways to determine …
How to Build Your Wardrobe’s Colour Palette
There is no one correct way to build your wardrobe colour palette. Unless you’re in the very unusual situation of starting a …
Fashion News Roundup: July 2021
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