How to “Copy” a Cool Outfit

Alyssa Beltempo

Many of my readers and style clients have asked me to suggest a celebrity or person in the public eye who has similar style elements to their own. They figure they can get inspiration or simply copy what that person is wearing. It’s a one-and-done idea, and I certainly get it. Click to read more >
2025-10-06T12:48:12-07:00

Four Ways to Make Any Outfit Better

I’ve noticed that sometimes when women want to appear more sophisticated they either add too much to an outfit or not enough. So I wanted to share some ideas about what a harmonious outfit looks like and how to create it. These aren’t difficult tips and practicing them will help you to recognize how they can be translated for your body and style. Click to read more >

2025-06-10T12:35:24-07:00

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

Can You “Buy” Good Taste?

A few years ago, in a book review about good taste, Jeffrey Felner - the witty and often acerbic arbiter of fashion - suggested that, yes, you can learn tricks to develop your personal style, but taste isn’t something you can learn; you’re either born with it or you’re not. That certainly puts a lot of us out of the running. And, frankly, I take exception. [...]

2024-05-02T22:04:19-07:00
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