Celebrations

Birthdays, anniversaries, and any holiday give us a reason to get dressed up, go out to dinner, and enjoy a celebration. For the past few years, I’ve focused on adding one elevated…

New Eyewear

I’ve been trying to style my rarely-worn garments and shoes lately. It seems a shame to leave things unused, so I’ve decided to figure out how to style the garments or, if…

Pale Blue Tweed

Our Friday lunch dates are always a special event. We rarely have an evening meal these days, so we get dressed for lunch and enjoy a leisurely afternoon. Since the weather was…

The No-Iron Shirt

If you detest ironing, you may enjoy the no-iron shirts from Chico’s. I have purchased a few over the years, and I always feel neater when I wear them with jeans. They…

Spring Check List

Changing to the spring wardrobe means letting go of some items and making appointments with healthcare professionals and the talented nail and hair techs who never let me down. I first showed…

Black-Tie Optional

This week, the benefits of preparing for special events became evident. Unfortunately, the formal invitations following the save-the-date card failed to arrive in the mail for our friend’s induction into the Junior…

Casual Spring Jacket

When I buy something new, I try to show the item before it sells out in case you want one too. This week, I wore this casual soft white denim jacket to…

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.