Making the “Wrong” Color Right

In my last post I mentioned my new denim shirt that was nowhere in my ideal color palette. It's much more "cool" in color tone than the other blues in my palette. And yet I simply love it. Like a classic jeans jacket, I think you can find similar items at many retailers. I'm posting one from GAP factory as it is currently on sale and is pretty much identical to the one I'm wearing here. Click to read more >

2024-04-19T12:47:07-07:00

Cheap Cashmere…but is it sustainable?

Oyuna Lugo sweater in Magma

It’s now autumn in the Northern hemisphere and that means time to unpack our winter sweaters. Unlike many synthetics cashmere withstands the test of time - and repeated wear. It just looks better too. [...]
2021-11-09T16:39:06-08:00

Jewelry that Suits Your Style

Even in the height of the pandemic one area of fashion retail that seemed to stay afloat (besides leisurewear) was jewelry. That was the case across all levels of the economy.

On a Zoom call or FaceTime people may not have been able to see your drawstring sweatpants. But they could see your face and the upper half of your torso. So wearing a new pair of earrings added a much-needed touch of glamour and uplift. And, for those of us who avoided the mirror for a year, we could still look down […]

2021-08-07T17:41:27-07:00

Swimsuits for Every Body

I know you’re already seeing fall fashions in the stores, but honestly this is the time to buy a swimsuit. I mean, c'mon - it's only the beginning of August! This year there's a lot of variety and something for everyone. Choosing the right one just depends on how much of yourself you are willing to show. That requires that you pay attention to how high-cut is the leg opening, how high or low is the back, whether the two-piece bottom has a high or low rise, and how much support you need in the bust. [...]

2020-06-08T15:16:21-07:00
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