If you’re in the mood to shop, now is a good time. There are Black Friday Sales everywhere. Here’s a list of fab items at Nordstrom, many of which I’ve seen in person. Some were winners on clients, and others received good reviews online.
Recent Roundups
Team Skirt or Team Pants
You are on Team Skirt if you prefer wearing skirts to pants, and vice versa. There’s no restriction on the types of skirts, and …
Link Love: New Sustainable Materials
I’ve been following Fashionista’s “The Future of Sustainable Materials” series with interest: “As …
Fab Finds: Scarves, Skincare, Knitwear
It’s six weeks until the end of the year, and I can barely believe it. Time flies faster each year, and the busier you are, the …
A Horsey Wardrobe Capsule
As a child, teen, and young adult, ponies and horses were a big part of my life. I competed in dressage and showing, and was extremely …
My Favourite Lip Balms
Twenty months into the global pandemic and I haven’t worn lipstick the entire time. I switched to lip balm, and I’m not …
Link Love: The Beauty of Accessibility
Allure’s “The Beauty of Accessibility” series, in which they write about “inclusivity and representation for …
Weekly Roundup: Assorted Items
If you’re looking for a great new puffer jacket or coat, this is the year to do it. Despite supply chain challenges, the …
My Big Shopping Mistakes
I am extremely grateful for my wardrobe, and in a very happy place with my style. I love my stuff, look forward to putting on …
Bad Item, Good Service
I recently replaced an old short puffer with a new packable orange one made of down. It ticked off all the boxes, fit perfectly, and …
Aprons Are Fabulous
Nine years ago I suggested wearing an apron to save your clothes. It bears repeating, because cooking at home and doing all sorts of …
Team Puffer or Team Other Outerwear
You are on Team Puffer if you prefer to wear puffer coats and jackets, or wear them most of the time. You are on Team Other Outerwear …
Assorted Fab Finds
Supply chains continue to struggle, causing shortages and shipment delays almost everywhere. Yet I am pleasantly surprised by how good …
Fashion News Roundup: October 2021
An Anna Wintour biography, a major men’s fashion exhibition, and more news from the fashion trenches in October. Luxury fashion …
Link Love: Nail Art Trends for F/W 2021
Allure reports that “the American manicure is Fall’s chicest nail art trend.” They also rounded up 31 ideas for …
Trend: Sweatshirts
I bet most of us have worn sweatshirts, and/or are wearing them today. Most of my clients and friends across all ages wear them too. …
Assorted Fab Finds
It’s knitwear, boots, jacket, and coat weather in Seattle. Autumn is here with a whole lot of wind and rain. It’s hard to …
Flattering, But Not “You”
Sometimes you wear a particular colour, neutral, silhouette, vibe, or outfit combination, and you know it looks good. …
A Pat on the Back
19 months into the global pandemic, and things have been tough and tricky at best. Most of us are going through something that is a …
Weatherproofing Footwear
If you live in wet, icy and snowy Autumn and Winter weather, and you’re not wearing snow boots yet, you might like to …
Monochromatic and Tonal Outfits Defined
A monochromatic outfit combines a single base hue and different tints, shades and tones of that hue. Remember that a hue is …
Link Love: Tights Weather
Harper’s Bazaar rounds up 14 pairs of tights that are “stretchy, silky, and most importantly, tear-proof.” Finding …
Fab Finds: Jackets, Skirts, Boots, Hoodies
Despite severe supply chain challenges caused by the global pandemic, online collections for Autumn and Winter are looking …
Weekly Roundup: Assorted Items
Fall and Winter collections are in full swing in the northern hemisphere, and especially online. If you love to wear earth tones, milk …
Team Short or Long Jacket
You are on Team Short Jacket if you prefer your jackets on the shorter side. You are on Team Long Jacket if you prefer them longer. …
Fashion News Roundup: September 2021
A new editor at Vogue Paris, more diversity at New York Fashion Week, and other fashion news that caught our eye in September. This …
