The end of summer is officially here. This holiday weekend is the perfect time to gather with friends and family for one last ‘hurrah’. Any celebration that you attend – whether it is a backyard barbecue, beach gathering or pool party – is your chance to embrace the fabulous stripes, solids, denim, and statement accessories of summer before … Read More
Fashion Tips
Summer Fashion for the Fourth of July
If you’re in the market for a great outfit to wear on the 4th this year, look no further. Alexis has you covered! It is one of my favorite lines right now. You get a lot of look at a contemporary price point. All of the styles and prints are on trend without being overly … Read More
Summer Sundresses
I’m all about great sundresses that work as cover ups. A cool dress that you can throw over your favorite bathing suit at the beach or pair with a great sandal to wear to a bar or restaurant is key for smart summer dressing. Here are some of my favorite options this season. CAMILLA | … Read More
Self-Portrait Tops Have Mastered the Neckline
There has been a huge fashion focus on the neckline: one shoulder, off the shoulder, cold shoulder, etc. The neckline is a great way to modernize your wardrobe and give a different look to classic pieces. This is a great time to invest in a piece that is on trend but not overly trendy to … Read More
The Key to Dressing for Music Fests
Celebrities make Coachella fashion look effortless, but we all know it is anything but. Stylists put a lot of thought into creating looks for Coachella. The clothes have to be cool, comfortable and camera friendly. It can be tricky to get all three right. Especially when you are dealing with the California heat and an overly … Read More
The Belt Trend 2017
Every fashion girl knows the importance of having current shoes and bags in their wardrobe rotation. This Spring calls for adding a third accessory into the mix – the belt. Gucci is doing almost everything right and the belt is no exception. The classic double G belt is one of my favorite options. The black with silver or gold hardware is … Read More
Spring Family Fashion: Day to Night
The March/April issue of Make It Better is now available in which I styled the Fellows family for a photo shoot at the Shedd Aquarium. I want to share the photos with you to show you easy form-meets-function Spring fashion for the family and give you evening wear ideas for any of the Spring galas … Read More
Key Pieces by Khaite
Every season presents great opportunity to add key pieces to your wardrobe. These key pieces are the building blocks that take you from looking good to looking great. What makes an article of clothes a “key” piece? Typically they are simple in that they can be worn with many options –and the key part is in the fit and the fabric. These are the clothes … Read More
Shoe Fashion: Chic Slide for Every Women
I rarely dedicate a blog post to just one item but I am doing it for this shoe because it is an exception. THE ROW Capri Metallic Snakeskin Slide is the best shoe I’ve seen in a long time! This slide is for women who want to look chic and can’t (or don’t want to) wear heels. Wear … Read More
What To Wear This Winter
January can be a difficult month. The holiday parties are over. Winter vacation is over. We’re back to the daily grind. The promise of making grand New Year’s resolutions has morphed into the reality of actually keeping them. It doesn’t help that we are in the heart of winter battling the cold weather. Though the … Read More