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the {essential} white jacket

The white jacket is an essential layering piece for this season, and something I can guarantee you’ll be wearing into the Fall. White jackets are trending in a variety of materials this season, ranging from denim to linen to leather to jacquard, like the one I am wearing below. You…

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…

the little orange dress

It’s no surprise that color is trending this season in major ways. Feel free to “bend” the rules and to mix colors liberally and to wear color into nighttime with confidence. This is the season for vibrant hues! I love this “little orange dress” because its clean lines balance its…

blue lace

Lace has been a hot trend for several seasons and honestly it makes me nervous sometimes.  It is a trend that can look classy and sophisticated or it can take a turn to scary town making the most innocent look like they stepped out of Madonna’s closet from the 80’s….

between trains

This is one of my favorite “mom on the go” outfits of all time.  Clearly white jeans are not the most practical pieces of clothing if you have kids, but let me tell you – bleach is a powerful thing!  So don’t be afraid of white jeans! Stripes are still…

blushing pink

Neutrals are trending big-time this Spring, and shades of blush are particulary big this season. Blush is perfectly feminine and mixes effortlessly with other neutrals like ivory, white, taupe, camel, browns and blacks, as well as denim. Blush can be difficult for some skin tones to pull off, if it…

the fresh five

The Edit Team is starting a new monthly blog post titled “the fresh five”.  Each of us will highlight our top 5 things to try each month and will include anything from fashion, food, books, beauty, and anything else that tickles our fancy. I’m kicking off the month of April…

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…

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…