Best Black Pants

The festive season is in full swing, so perhaps you have already enjoyed many activities with friends and family. This time of year, getting dressed up for an occasional lunch with gal…

A Versatile First Layer

Sometimes, I find things that are so good I can’t wait to share them with you. If you also dislike being cold, you will love this turtleneck as a cozy first layer.…

Emergency Looks

Since the end of October, I have spent most of my time caring for Mr. Mickey. After follow-up biopsies for bladder cancer, he developed an infection that continued until we visited the…

A Lunch Date Look

Keeping in touch with friends is essential for a healthy, well-lived life. Having lunch with my sweet friend, Belinda, is always a delight. We solve the world’s problems and talk about recipes,…

Workout Attire

What do you wear to the gym? What do you wear for yoga classes? Looking our best and being comfortable play a part in the workout experience. My workouts are at home…

Styling Your Shape

Accessories can make a tremendous difference in how clothes look on your body. Without them, I never feel fully dressed. As we saw in the previous post (here), adding accessories can accentuate,…

Your Best Style

The ABCs are among the first lessons learned in fashion studies. Like kindergarten, the starting point is the alphabet, the foundation of human communication. Fashion and what we do with it (style)…

Upscale Casual Looks

Dressing casually has become almost universal in the last few years, but wearing ultra-casual looks doesn’t spark joy for me. I’ve settled on a relaxed style that allows me to feel authentic.…

I share tips and inspiration for using what you already have in contemporary ways. Defining words include effortless, classic, refined, discreet, and elegant. My style is chic, minimal, and timeless with a bit of edge.