A basic leather jacket should be part of every woman’s wardrobe. It goes well with everything from denim to dresses and is the right weight for the unseasonably warm Fall weather. The leather jacket is less of a pure jacket and is more of a jacket-accessory hybrid. You can drape it over your shoulders with your … Read More
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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
BYOB: Bring Your Own (Reusable) Bags
As of February 1st, Chicago retailers are now adding a 7-cent charge per bag to cut down on disposable bags that are rapidly filling our landfills. Many other cities in the US already have a bag charge in place and I am sure that many will follow suit. As an avid shopper – for shoes, … 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
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
Step Up to the “Athleisure” Wear Trend
Yoga pants are not just for yoga anymore. This is an exciting development because as anyone who’s ever worn a pair of Lululemon pants can tell you — they are comfortable and flattering! A black yoga pant and a colored hooded sweatshirt has become the go-to outfit for many women who are running errands, shuttling … Read More
Buy Less. Choose Well.
Do you spend hours shopping and feel like you come home with many pieces that don’t quite fit together? With so many clothing options, it can be hard to “choose well”. Take your shopping to the next level with one of my styling services. Contact me to set up an appointment for event styling, personal … Read More
Hot Style for Hot Weather
Even though the sales are ending and the stores are rapidly filling with Pre Fall merchandise, it is definitely still summer. The weather in most cities right now is hot, hot, hot! It can be difficult to dress for the heat and look your best. Here are a few tips to keep your style cool during … Read More
How to Navigate a Shoe Sale like a Pro
I spent the last few weeks scouring all of the best online sales at Net-a-Porter, Barney’s, etc., but shopping sale in person is a whole different animal, especially when it comes to department stores. The ultimate example of this is opening day of the Bergdorf Goodman shoe sale in New York. I happened to be … Read More