Happy New Year!

We hope the new year brings you many things to celebrate and good health to enjoy an adventure whenever the opportunity arises. Happy New Year!

Adding Statement Pieces

Do you look forward to getting dressed each day? Do your clothes and accessories allow for creativity? As mentioned in a previous post, I grew bored with basics always worn conservatively, so…

Holiday Cheer

We wish you a festive season filled with everything that brings you joy. Thank you for your kind comments throughout the years and for being a treasured part of this community of…

New Items Lookbook

Is your style a fun expression of your personality or too safe and predictable? Lately, I’ve started to feel like a watered-down version of myself in only classic basics, so I added…

Scarf Technique

During our fifteen minutes of sunshine for the week, I rushed to set up photos for this post. I wore this look for our Friday lunch date with a group of friends.…

Color, Print, and Texture

Let’s follow last week’s failure with resounding successes in this post. New items are usually added only after much consideration and planning, so my failures are significantly less frequent these days. Each…

Huge Fail!

Are you tempted by a trend and decide to jump on the style train with everyone else? Leather always beckons me, whether a soft leather jacket, a great pair of short boots,…

Layering Tips

The best thing about cooler weather is being comfortable in layers again. Indeed, layering is the easiest way to add interest and personality to any combination. Adding a scarf, a belt, and…

Holiday Top

While planning to dress for holiday events, I found nothing with a touch of sparkle and pretty details in my collection. So I started looking for a versatile top about a month…

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.