I’ve always loved the way the perfect blazer can pull together an otherwise ho-hum outfit. It can make a low-key casual outfit infinitely more stylish. The women’s blazer is also a great piece to help you transition into fall, you can easily wear a favorite summer outfit and throw on a blazer to get wear out of it as you move into fall. I got my first blazer in New York City, shortly after graduating from college, it was a fitted black corduroy blazer. Now corduroy is a casual fabric, but in the right color it can look more formal. I must mention that I am talking about a women’s blazer and not the jacket that is part of a 2 piece suit, which can often be worn as a blazer. I will often wear the jacket of a 2 piece suit without the suit skirt or pants, but… Read More
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I love going on dates with my husband and I enjoy planning out my date night outfits. I’ve been married to my husband for almost 14 years now, even though my husband still likes me to refer to him as “my boyfriend”. ? Wow, sometimes it’s hard to believe it’s been almost 14 years. Time certainly flies when you’re having fun. As I’m sure you can agree, we need to make time for the important things in our lives, like taking care of our selves and spending time with our significant other, family and friends. Life can get really hectic and feel like it’s moving forward on it’s own, with work, kids (I have a step daughter) and a social life. Therefore, you need to make time for things like dating your significant other. My husband and I have a least one “date” a week and we like to make… Read More
My cousin will soon be graduating from college and is planning to work in a professional, corporate casual setting in New York City. She asked my advice on creating a professional wardrobe, so asked for help from my blogger friend and capsule wardrobe expert, Shelbi Samuelson. For those that aren’t familiar with a capsule wardrobe, according to Wikipedia: “A capsule wardrobe is a collection of a few essential items of clothing that don’t go out of fashion, such as skirts, trousers, and coats, which can then be augmented with seasonal pieces.” Shelbi came up with a go-to list of starter pieces for a professional wardrobe. Tips on Creating a Professional Wardrobe: When making any professional transition in your life whether it’s graduating from college, going back to work after having a baby or getting a promotion, you should consider having these core pieces in your professional wardrobe. To get started,… Read More
I’m starting a new segment on my blog called “Secrets to a Classic Wardrobe”, where I will discuss staple, classic wardrobe pieces that you will have for years. One major wardrobe classic are black pumps. I got my first high-end pair of simple black pumps in 2007 and I still have them. I’m wearing them here: How do you keep your high-end items looking great for years? Check out my How to Recondition a Leather Handbag for tips, these tips can be used for anything leather from shoes, belts and handbags. Here are my tips for finding the right black pumps: Know your budget and stick to it. If your budget is $150, find the best shoe you can for that price. I would suggest going to online stores like The Outnet and Saks Off 5th. There you can find higher end pieces at a reduced price. Here are some… Read More
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I love a good wedge…..shoe that is, but the salad isn’t bad either. I always have several wedges in my shoe wardrobe because they are beautiful AND practical. What else would you wear to an outdoor event, especially if it’s on grass such as a wedding or graduation? I think that wedges are classics, they don’t go out of style. Even if you don’t see them in every fashion magazine one season, they will come roaring back the next. According to Wikipedia: “Wedge boots, wedgies, or lifties are shoes and boots with a sole in the form of a wedge, such that one piece of material, normally rubber, serves as both the sole and the heel. This design dates back to ancient Greece…..Wedgies for women were popularized by Salvatore Ferragamo, who introduced the design to the Italian market in the late 1930s.” There are also health benefits to wearing a wedge… Read More
