Truth: As a big fan of color, I'm also a big fan of black too, so when I'm feeling edgy, gritty, want an easy go-to outfit, well then I wear all black. But My one key rule is always a pop of color. Today its red, tomorrow its perhaps another color. See that one pop of color draws your eyes to a ...
Outfits
Alex Black Ladies Shirt Dresses – Putting The Q Back In Quality
Truth: I would say that the past 18 months has made me take a good look at my wardrobe, and define the missing gaps that need to be filled to create the essential wardrobe. Ladies shirt dresses have the same versatility as shirts - they can be worn in a multitude of ways, and what I look for is ...
The Best Faux Leather Skinny Pants Under $100
When I was on the hunt on the perfect pair of skinny leather pants, there was definitely some criteria that had to pass the test. I had tried all the leathers from goat, cow, lamb and faux leather, but I needed to find the perfect fit within a perfect price range. It was a long a daunting task ...
Do You Know The 5 Rules Of Coffee Shop Etiquette?
I often wonder about coffee shop etiquette: You meet up with a friend you haven’t seen for a while, and ask the inquisitive question “How are you?” Their non-inquisitive response? Work, work, work. So I stop them mid-sentence, and say “No, I’m asking how YOU are!" - Does anything sound ...
What Age Do You Get The Perfect Little Black Dress?
My Grandma’s name was Mary, and every time I would see her as a child, she would secretly whisk me away to give me 20 cents. “Shhhh” she would say, as she rolled coins into the palm of my hand, and like clockwork she would wake at 5:30am just to be up ready to make breakfast. She was famous for ...
Chilling In Pajama Shirts – It’s More Than A Bedroom Thing
The other day I had a first; I spent the entire Sunday in bed, watched four movies, ordered food in twice and had one of the best relaxing days I've had in a long time. I hadn’t done it in perhaps EVER but it reminded me of when I was growing up - I would wear pajama shirts that were so cool they ...
I Always Wanna Be Standing Out From The Crowd – Do You?
When heading to Sydney Australia, I knew when it came to shooting outfit posts; I didn’t want to be typical & mainstream. I didn’t want photos taken outside iconic Australian buildings, streets, memorials or landmarks, as I didn’t want to be cliché. I thought greatly about this choice, and what ...
The Yin & Yang Of Styling Vintage Lace Tops
I am a person that loves opposites. So when I style my skinny leather pants, sometimes I wanna feel edgy, sometimes classic chic, and sometimes a little bit feminine. So to soften the look making it modern and not vintage, especially in the case of wearing vintage lace tops. I find the quality of ...
You’ve Seen Liberty Print Fabric – So Why’s It So Chic?
Have you ever been thrust into a situation where you start wearing something cause everyone else did? Call it preppy, call it English, call it what you will - my fondest memories of wearing Liberty print fabric comes from going to boarding school where it was pretty much a thing. But whats the deal, ...
Colonel Mustard Yellow In A Long Camisole Dress
As a big fan of luxurious fabrics, there's a time and a place to wear a silk cami out to dinner and when to keep it in doors. When its a unique color like mustard, well - a long camisole dress one must wear. Paired with a black jacket, shoes and bag, I wanna let the mustard color be the star of the ...
How I Found My Plus 1- A Long Striped Maxi Dress
Truth. Yes, lot's of people love stripes, but on my recent trip to Australia there is no other nation on the planet that loves stripes more than the Australians. I know, I know, we are conditioned to believe It MUST be the French, but perhaps that is not so. Is it former Penal Colony fashion ...
I Have A Stylish Mother – That’s Why I Raided Her Closet
Truth. I remember growing up sneaking into my parents bedroom almost on a weekly basis. My stylish mother and her fantastic wardrobe, well I would sneak into that a little bit more. Her name is Elizabeth and she has classic style. She knows how to take care of her clothes, jewelry and accessories, ...
