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You Choose: Belt or No Belt

You Choose: Belt or No Belt

I am a fan of With Belt! That way, I can blouse the dress over the belt to make the dress shorter. Better with leggings. I found this dress in my closet. I forgot about it. The dress originally had a hi/lo hem. I still like that look for formalwear, but not for this....
Dress it Down!

Dress it Down!

I usually wear my Joseph Ribkoff top with skirts and dress pants. It’s so cute with bike shorts. Their tops are super for travel. They just don’t wrinkle. Thanks Jess Boutique in Burlington, Vermont for supplying us with this great line. If you haven’t been to...
Color Question

Color Question

This is my wonderful yoga teacher, Lauren.  She actually made both of these beautiful sweaters!  What a gift to be such a good knitter! As you can see, the darker color balances the makeup she is wearing.  I didn’t change the makeup on purpose. I wanted to show that...
Wearing Brown

Wearing Brown

Many colors have warm and cool versions. How can you tell if a color is warm or cool?  And how do you know if you look better in warm or cool colors? There are many benefits to knowing the answers to these questions.  You look better when you are wearing your most...
Mixing Blues

Mixing Blues

I like it better than royal and black. Scroll down and you’ll see the boots are another fun addition. Side note…big earrings are ideal when it is the only jewelry you are wearing....
Little Black Dress

Little Black Dress

There is so much to say about this subject. The possibilities go on and on. The trick is to find a simple style which flatters YOU. I like the idea of having a sleeveless and a sleeve version.  If you are a minimalist, have a sleeveless version. You can always layer....
Cardinal Red

Cardinal Red

How beautiful is a cardinal standing out in the winter? Their vibrant red against the neutrals of nature…It certainly translates to fashion. Red is a stunning accent....
Buyer Beware!

Buyer Beware!

Buyer beware! I saw this dress online. So cute, right? I passed for two reasons. It’s not a dress that’s easy to use in more than one way. And, Because I saw this online, I wanted to check out the company Dressgearbuy. I couldn’t figure out if there was an American...
Blending Purple

Blending Purple

I chose purple, but you could choose any color. Be tonal with your color. If you have several pieces of one color, put them together and see what happens.  As you can see, the purples don’t match, they blend. Let me know if I can help you with color. It’s my thing....
Are you Zoom Ready?

Are you Zoom Ready?

The only thing that is different is the top. Know your audience. If you are working in a casual industry, you still want to look put-together. If that confuses you? Never fear. That is what I am here for. Reach out to me for...
When you wear your colors

When you wear your colors

When you love a color, and you know it works…Wow! It will serve you well! Gray is the new black for me. I love to blend shades of gray, and the possibilities in my closet are endless. What color do you love? Let’s make that work for you. Check out how gray is working...
Accessories make all of the difference!

Accessories make all of the difference!

This is not a top with a vest. It’s one piece. Cool, but, with all of the black, you can miss the details. I broke it up with a chain belt which picks up the colors in the print of my skirt. The bold bracelet is perfect with a sleeveless top. Bling during the day!...