Happy New Year!

Did you celebrate the New Year with a festive night out? Mr. Mickey surprised me with an early fancy dinner. Since I’ve never been a night owl, I was fast asleep by…

Festive Seasonal Looks

Thank you for the recent lovely comments and questions. One emailed question was very appropriate for this time of year. “How do you adapt your classic basics wardrobe for more formal events?”…

Buying Decisions

“How do you know which style to buy? What makes one garment a better choice than another similar one? Why do you choose one fabric over another?” Your comments and questions give…

Winning Combos

Do you gravitate to a specific combination that always makes you feel confident and completely at ease? A casual blazer + soft sweater + slightly bootcut dark jeans = a winning combo…

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.