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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 >

Andrea Pflaumer2025-02-24T15:27:54-08:00

Five Great Summer Outfits – on Sale Now

This time of year nearly every retailer is offering some terrific bargains on summer items. There are a lot of simple, classic pieces that will freshen up your wardrobe and that won't be out of style any time soon. At these prices the sizes become limited pretty quickly, so if you see something you like check it out soon. Click to read more >

Andrea Pflaumer2024-09-08T15:46:35-07:00

What I bought for my birthday: High Street vs Slightly Higher

Birthdays are an excuse to indulge a bit. So this year I went beyond my usual High Street shopping habit to dip my toe into a slightly pricier brand. "High Street" is the term for affordable chain stores you might find on the main drag in most cities. About 80% of my wardrobe comes from that type of retailer. because they cater to petite sizes and they offer a lot of well-made and inexpensive items. Click to read more >

Andrea Pflaumer2024-04-19T13:05:17-07:00

How Many Colors Should There Be in Your Palette?

I wanted to quickly address the subject of how many colors there should be in an ideal color palette. Over the years one of the main questions I’ve received from people who had a custom color palette created for them is: “OK, what do I do with all these swatches now? Click to read more >