Warm Weather Formula

The temperatures climbed into the high seventies on Wednesday, so my look required no layers. I had a lunch date with gals I hadn’t seen in ages, followed by an afternoon of…

Into The Rain

Cold rainy days don’t interfere with our weekend fun, so we dressed for the weather on Saturday and headed to The Bristol Hotel for brunch. The hotel is one of our local…

Ageless Attitude

Beyond wearing the current styles and eating with optimum health in mind, there is another intangible aspect of remaining active. A positive attitude leads to a better quality of life. The beautiful…

New Spring Tops

Last year I purchased a few lightweight summer tops with interesting sleeve details. Unfortunately, they had nearly sold out when I showed them on the site. Since I wore those tops often,…

Out and About

Denim is a favorite fabric for pants, jackets, and shirts, so I wear jeans several times weekly. The styling options are unlimited, and they are very comfortable. Sharing how I styled jeans…

Casual Weekend Look

Longtime reader Carol M. asked me this week, “Do you ever dress down or do something not so fancy?” Another reader, Beth, asked, “What do you order when you go to a…

Creative Capsule Wardrobes

Capsule wardrobes appeared in American publications as early as the 1940s as small collections of garments designed to be worn together, harmonizing in color and line. American designer Donna Karan popularized the…

Styling Inspiration

Finding new inspiration for styling items you own is a great way to get more use out of a small wardrobe. It is also a fundamental way to make classic pieces look…

Look Variations

“Would you address how you adjust your looks to be more casual without losing your classic polished style?” Thank you for the thoughtful questions that give me practical subjects for content. I…

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.