Striped for Spring Go Nautical

Personally, I love a stripe.  It has a clean straight forward look.  How about you?  Do you like stripes? Better yet, do they like you?  Some say that they cannot wear a stripe, but I say YES you can!
It’s more about the width of the stripe than the stripe.  Just make sure you choose [...]

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Handbag Heaven-Marc Jacobs, Dolce&Gabbana. Kate Spade or Coach?

I’m paralyzed lately getting a new handbag.  I just don’t like the “slouchy” look that is all the rage.   Honestly, I love a good handbag, but I just can’t seem to part with the funds that my hearts desire is drawn to.
Why oh why do they have to cost [...]

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Speaking in Tongues – Your Shoes Are Talking

What do your shoes say about you?  Shoes are so much fun these days that you may forget they are speaking volumes about you!
Here are some of my favorite new shoe trends for spring!  Have fun on the weekend but remember at work your number one goal at work is SUCCESS!! Think of your next [...]

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The Ultimate Accessory-Get Minxed?

Accessories are said to be the “icing on the cake” . They finish your look.  They can change your style and make an otherwise boring, simple outfit chic and trendy.
So, what’s the latest accessory trend?  We’ve seen cage shoes, chunky jewelry, big bold belts, even skinny belts.  The latest trend in accessories in NAILS!  Yes, [...]

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Part 3 – A Wardrobe Based on Purpose – Accessories

In Part 1 we discussed, key core pieces, Part 2 we discovered the importance of accent colors. Now in the final installment of a Wardrobe Based on Purpose, we explore Accessories!
Much like the “icing” on a cake, accessories complete the outfit.  To leave the icing off just doesn’t “taste” as good.  Neither does your outfit!  [...]

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4 Simple Tips to Dress Up Your Holiday Look

The Holiday Season is a very short season and unless your budget allows, it is foolish to spend a sizable portion of your wardrobe allowance on something that you are only going to wear once or twice.
I was ‘browsing’ Target, I found these great add on pieces for stellar Holiday Dressing.  When dressing up your [...]

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4 Tips to Wearing & Accessorizing with a Statement Handbag

Large oversized “statement” bags are all the rage this season.  I see the trend continuing into spring as well.  You see them on models and on the runway, but how do you carry it off on the streets?  Better yet, how do you coordinate it with your other accessories?
Check this great Jimmy Choo handbag from [...]

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5 Things to Know When You Need to Accessorize

Accessories, specifically jewelry should have a connection-be in harmony, to your outfit.  Always take scale and balance into consideration when choosing your accessories and keep these 5 tips in mind and you’ll finish your look with style and pizazz.

Cuffs and Bracelets: Stacking bracelets these days is so chic.  Don’t shy away from mixing different sizes [...]

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Tying on a Scarf

I love scarves, all kinds of scarves.  Oblong, square, oversized, neck squares, but most I love oblong.  They are so easy to use and wear.  Just throw them on and go.  I receive alot of questions on how to tie scarves.
Today, I ran across an article on tying Hermes’ scarves.  Check out the 16 different [...]

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Change Your Shoes – Change Your Look!

Just in case you haven’t noticed, there is some serious “style” going on right now with shoes.  I wonder if the importance shoes are playing is because of the economy??
Perhaps it’s easier to buy shoes than it is to buy clothes.  I  adore shoes.  Shoes can change your look, change your attitude and add so [...]

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