Category Archives: Trends

How Do You Like Your Stripes?

How Do You Like Your Stripes by adenad featuring a zebra coat J Crew j crew jcrew.com Mango jacket mango.com Zara zebra coat zara.com Michael Kors line jacket macys.com

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Buttoned Up!

For an updated look for your blouses this season, trying buttoning them up – all the way!  Depending on how you style it, it won’t go all Victorian on you. For example, keep the rest of your outfit sleek (no … Continue reading

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Three Ways to Do Monochrome

One of my favorite trends of the season is the monochromatic look – and it can be any color you choose.  Seasonal favorites this year are burgundy (frequently referred to this year as ‘oxblood’; I much prefer the terms ‘burgundy … Continue reading

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Accessories Three Ways

If you read my recent April Style Bulletin, you saw that my focus was on using accessories to update your seasonal wardrobe.  It’s such a fun way to instantly freshen up your look – I thought it would be fun … Continue reading

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Workin’ the Skirt

Skirts are such a natural for spring and summer, don’t you think? For one thing, you can dress them up or down very easily, wear them with or without stockings (depending on the length, your age and the state of … Continue reading

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White is Alright With Me

Even with all the fabulous colors we’ve got to choose from this spring/summer, I still think white is one of the best ‘go-to’ colors there is.  Apparently Gwyneth Paltrow thought so too when she wore that stunningly elegant gown at … Continue reading

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Polka Dots, Pencils Skirts & Pops of Color

I love when we’re able to combine several trends at once – case in point, these three outfits centered around this adorable navy and white polka-dot skirt from Banana Republic recently featured in In Style magazine. Pencils skirts are hot … Continue reading

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Put Some Spring in Your Step!

There are colors and styles for everyone this Spring – whether florals, graphics, color-blocking, bright solids; platforms, wedges, heels, flats; dressy or casual.  Put some Spring in your step – it’s an easy way to update your look!   Untitled … Continue reading

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Trend Talk

I just saw this post on Style.com about Christian Dior in Paris, featuring this black and white beauty.     It immediately reminded me of this other wonderful dress, worn by Grace Kelly in Rear Window. (It’s a little difficult … Continue reading

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No Strangers in the Mirror

“You know what I tell people who ask me what’s a fashion faux pas? It’s when you look in the mirror and see a stranger staring back.”  This quote from style icon Iris Apfel is so very appropriate, especially this … Continue reading

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