In my first Christmas round up I talked about how the fast-approaching holidays create a palpable festive feeling. Now that feeling has come to a crescendo and it’s actually Christmas. I have to admit, celebrating Christmas wasn’t actually a part of my culture when I was growing up, but I’ve come to love and appreciate…
Instagram Round Up: Christmas Version
The holidays are almost here and there’s a definite feeling of celebration in the air. Holiday songs are playing in every store. So many houses are lit up in a very cheerful manner. There are string-lights wrapped around street lights and giant Christmas trees in most malls. All of these things are helping one to…
A Cozy Option for a Holiday Look
There’s no need to be cold for those holiday parties even if you do want to wear a dress. A sweater dress in a festive color (or any color) is the best of both worlds; it’s a dress and it’s very cozy. And it’s perfect for layering with fun options like a faux fur vest,…
How to Style a Statement Maxi Skirt
Sometimes one piece in your outfit does most of the talking, which is the case when you have a statement maxi skirt. A printed maxi skirt may look like a challenging item to style in cold weather, but there’s a really easy way to go about doing this. All you need is a neutral turtleneck…
Monochrome Gold Look
I’ve been reaching for gold tones quite frequently lately and I’ve already shared several looks with gold/yellow colors like here and here. This time my look is monochrome gold. I usually start putting together a monochrome look by pulling out one item in the color family and building the rest of the outfit around it (assuming…
3 Ways to Wear a Dress in Cold Weather
It’s often thought that once summer is over, all those dresses you wore will no longer see the light of day until next spring. But I’ve always thought that there’s no need to put away something you enjoy wearing (assuming you like to wear dresses of course) just because it’s not in season. There are…
Pairing Two Fall Trends: Leopard and Plaid
Leopard and plaid are two very big trends this fall so why not wear them together? Leopard might seem like a more difficult statement to pull off, but it’s actually made up of neutral tones so that makes it much closer to a neutral (if you’re looking for more ideas on wearing animal prints, I…
3 Ways to Wear Floral Prints for Fall
Florals are an obvious print for sprint and summer, but we often forget about them and put them aside when things start to cool down. If you like florals, why not wear them year-round? With Over-the-Knee Socks The weather does become cooler in the fall so a great way to wear your favorite floral…
Reflections on Black and Gold/My Husband is a Vampire
I feel like autumn is a great time to wear gold hues from citrine to mustard and even golden brown. And black is a great color to offset these bright tones and make them feel even more golden. Black is usually my go-to color for clothing and one of the reasons for that is that…
How to Style Cozy Knits
Cozy knits are great when the weather cools down. They’re so very, well, cozy. And let’s not forget that they’re warm and soft. All these aspects combine to make you feel like you’re walking around wrapped in a blanket, but you know, the portable chic kind that you can actually wear out. …