My Colors: What I’m Wearing Now

In April I promised to share the colors I am wearing these days. (With the launch of Choose Color First everything got delayed.) Now, this week at Costco they had (deep breath) Halloween merchandise! And Christmas ribbon!!! But dang it, it's only early August! And since our hottest months here in the Bay Area are August through October I'm still living in summer clothes. So here, finally, are some photos showing how I wear my palette colors in warmer weather clothes, and the “why” of each one. Click to read more >

2026-08-05T22:46:30-07:00

My 7 Favorite 2024 Purchases

eBossy tweed blazer on Amazon $42.88

My mailman, UPS, and Amazon delivery people must think I’m crazy. Several times a week they deliver large packages, and several times a week I return them. (It’s part of my job, I explain.) But there are several items I have not returned and I wear them constantly. You'd think that as someone with a large amount of the Natural style essence I’d just be happy hanging out in sweats and sneakers. But actually, every morning I pick out my entire outfit very intentionally and carefully before I head over to my office.Click to read more >
2025-02-24T15:27:54-08:00

Saving Money When Shopping for Clothes

Photo by Alexander Mils on Unsplash

If you have a 401k - or even a piggy bank! - you are probably counting your pennies very carefully right about now! So I wanted to share with you a few of my strategies for creating a great wardrobe on a tight budget. [...]
2022-06-19T21:52:51-07:00

High Quality Clothes on Sale – NOW

I recently surveyed my readers to ask what they care most about in fashion. Well, that  quickly became irrelevant! Now, what we care about is our health and that of our loved ones. Still, all good – and bad – things must come to an end. The war against this virus and its quarantine will eventually be over. Most of us will be ditching our sweatpants, pajamas, and sneakers and getting back into civilian clothes.[...]

2020-06-08T15:12:20-07:00
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