I started planning my retirement wardrobe nearly five years ago. My goal was to collect core pieces to layer, wear together or separately, and then build upon those items. Those individual components…
If there are rules to live by, mine would include the following: Use what you have and enjoy it.Show up, dress up, and live life to the fullest every day.Never miss a…
A lovely reader recently asked for tips on showing skin. When the weather is warm, I bring out the ankle pants and push up my sleeves if they aren’t already three-quarter length.…
Comfort, as well as style, are priorities when I put together a look. I consider where I am going and what I will be doing when I choose shoes. Socks almost always…
A small group of friends recently enjoyed gathering for a birthday celebration and dinner at Gourmet & Company. I put together an appropriate and comfortable look for the special evening using pieces…
I began the day at Carver’s Gap on Roan Mountain with the intent to hike a few miles on the Appalachian Trail, which crosses the Balds. I arrived at six in the…
Finding balance when dressing for the seasons includes the weight and color of jewelry, shoes, and bags. Rattan, straw, and wicker are among the long-standing favorite materials for summer accessories. Leather always…
Many style advisors begin by telling you to measure specific parts of your body to discover which fruit shape you have. In my experience, very few bodies fit neatly into these classifications.…
Linen is the coolest and most comfortable fabric I’ve found. It wrinkles, but I’ve learned to embrace that fact. A soft flowing tunic or dress is the most effortless silhouette. Light colors…
Enjoying the solitude of nature brings me pure joy. Walking in the forest or on a beach alone has always felt like coming home. I live about fifty miles from the Roan…