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day dresses

It always makes me happy when “dress season” arrives after a long winter, making comfortable dresses an easy-to-wear wardrobe option. Dresses are often the simplest selection when getting dressed, requiring little thought in styling, while keeping you cool and comfy when the season’s temps rise. Below are some perfect Spring/Summer…

trendspotting :: colored shoes

There are those days that a simple T-shirt and jeans is all you can handle.  My favorite way to add a little life to your basic look is by wearing a pop of color with your shoes. Outfit Inspiration :: That’s me on my way to church last week.

denim & whites

The look of denim with white is oh-so-crisp and springy. This season, layering whites and tones of white is trending, and I had fun layering this lightweight spring sweater with a white necklace and adding white booties to an easy-going jeans ensemble. If you are a ankle bootie fan like…

march favorites

I don’t know about you, but I am extra excited to usher in April this year. March was all over the place temperature-wise for most of the country, making it difficult to dress to day to day, and I know I am not alone when I say I am more…

laser-cut

Laser-cut accessories are a hot trend for Spring 2014. You’ll be noticing laser-cut handbags and shoes popping up everywhere. These must-have accessories are a perfect blend of both feminine and edgy, and very wearable all for Spring and Summer, both for casual and dressy occasions. Here are a pair of…

kid style :: nautical

Today we are kicking off a new monthly column on “Kid Style!” We have had numerous requests over the past months to post tips and trends for dressing babes and kiddos, since so many of our readers are moms to little ones. Nautical looks are trending just as much for…

best basics

Spring is the best time of year to evaluate your layering basics. By “basics” I mean your white, ivory and black tanks, tees and camis. These are building blocks of every female wardrobe, and usually need replacing every few years. {Often whites need replaced annually.} Life is too short to…

the perfect spring wedge

It’s finally time to pull out those open-toed shoes {and to get a pedicure, too!}. Yippee! The top “must-have” shoe for Spring in my book is the neutral wedge. When I say “neutral,” I mean something in the camel-brown to nude color scheme. {Several designers call this color “luggage.”} I…

lauren + lilly

I am honored to be featured on the Lilly Pulizer blog. I have grown up loving Lilly from a very young age, and was estatic when the iconic brand asked me to select a few of my favorite pieces from their new Spring Collection to style. Here is what I…