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

Pretty Dresses

Last fall women's fashion was all about menswear: over-sized, heavy textured suit pieces. But this year we’ve gone in the opposite direction. It’s all about feminine silhouettes. That means you’ll be seeing lots of skirts and dresses, dresses, and dresses.https://shoppingfortherealyou.com/angels-among-us/

2024-05-05T13:17:14-07:00

Leopard and Shearling and Plaid, Oh My!!

Kenneth Cole NY Brushed Plaid $238

Bb Dakota Vegan Jacket $90

Sometimes we all get so locked into what has worked for us in the past that we resist changing at all. The result is that our "look" can get a bit stale. So, I wanted to share a few images with you about some of the newer items and trends that we’re seeing a lot of this season. Maybe they will inspire you to think about how you might take your own wardrobe more fashion-forward. [...]
2020-06-08T15:16:57-07:00

Are Your Shoes “Romantic?”

Nordstron Caslon sandals

Recently I was at Nordstrom and was delighted to see how they had interpreted sandals in their own brand, Caslon. (BTW, the Nordstrom annual sale is on right now.) There are a lot of different shoe styles here that work for a variety of archetypes. But I was interested to see how much the Romantic archetype was represented. Let’s break down the elements.Click to read more >
2024-05-05T13:13:46-07:00
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