Five tips to help you keep your New Years Style Resolutions

1. Making more room in my closet:
Take it one step at a time. Start by simply moving out anything in your closet that isn’t actually clothes or accessories.

2. I want to wear more of the clothes I have:
Pull out three pieces you never wear every week and make a commitment to wear them that week. If you have nothing to wear with an item, start a shopping list. Make it work, or get rid of it!

3. I would like to be able to put together more stylish outfits:
Make sure that everything you wear out the door is completed with details. Jewelry, belts, scarves, and shoes that actually work with what you are wearing will make all the difference. If you pay attention to the details it will look like you made that extra effort.

4. I want to feel great in everything I wear:
If you don’t love it get rid of it. If it just serves a functional purpose but doesn’t make you feel great then find a replacement for the piece that serves the same function but makes you feel like a million bucks!

5. I want to get dressed up more often, and not always end up in the same boring look:
When you find yourself reaching for the same old Jeans, try a casual skirt instead; grab a fun Jacket instead of the same old fleece.

Holiday Luxury!

‘Tis the season for dressing up. So have some fun getting ready for those Holiday parties. Enjoy the process of going all out and getting out your finest.

This year it really is all about Luxury. Think shiny silk, lace, soft velvet and especially fur. Fur is the Ultimate in Luxury is seen everywhere; from big dramatic capes to trim on a bracelet.

And if you are not into real fur, don’t worry the imitation stuff is just as easy to find as the real thing.
With Luxury, you also need Glamour. Think Sparkle and color.

Sequins are everywhere this season; they are being worn with Jeans as well as cocktail dresses. It’s a delightful trend as far as I’m concerned…after all, what girl doesn’t like a bit of sparkle!
While a bit of Bling may not be new for the holidays, this Season we are seeing a lot of bold bright color paired with the sparkle.

This is not the season for the meek or even the subtle, if there ever was a time to embrace true luxury and Glamour, this is the season!


Look for:
Lux materials like fur, exotic, silk, velvet.
Lace
Sparkle detail
Bold color.

Pieces that are Perfect for the season:
Fur wraps, big, volumous, Dramatic
Floor length skirts to match with all sorts of things
Sparkle shrugs, wraps and hair pieces
Silhouette: 70’s glam is still big. Elongated leg, shorter torso. Capes are a huge trend which works well for a formal cover –up. Especially one trimmed in fur!
Draped pieces matched with structure

So go for it. Have fun, and think Luxury this holiday season!

Cozy Up in stylish looks for colder weather!

The days are shorter, the temperature is brisker and we can start to see our breath in the air.
As we near the Holiday season dressing in skin revealing “less is more” styles are no longer desirable. Just getting out of a cozy bed into any other clothes then your PJ’s can seem like a daunting task.

So find a way to create a cozy wardrobe of chic pieces that can make in the biggest of winter hibernators come out in style on a chilly day!

Start with the layers that always add a bit of warmth like scarves, shawls, capes, tights, hats and boots. These Layers can easily make any basic outfit cozier and if chosen thoughtfully very stylish for this season.
Choose your color pallet and fabric choice based on what inherently matches you. For instance if you have brown curly hair a textured scarf in brown and a bit of metallic woven in will be stunning…even over jeans a simple top. You can also use these pieces to add a bit of punch.

Choose prints or colors you love but you would not want a whole wardrobe of.

If Animal print is your thing, try a wool cape with a bit of exotic, it will look stunning thrown over an LBD, little Black Dress, or a monochromatic pant look. A basic pencil skirt and sweater may not be warm enough, but pair it with fun tights and great boots and you will be looking chic and feeling hot!

Knits are of course a must for cold weather, so find a few pieces that can work throughout your wardrobe.

Less bulky, simpler items can be layered more easily and will coordinate with a bigger bulk of your existing wardrobe.

Fitted knits that you can throw a jacket over are great. A sweater dress paired with a belt and a scarf can come in very handy when you are just too cold to think about what to wear!

The outer Layer can make all the difference. A great coat is the key to a cozy and stylish winter wardrobe. No matter where you are going, if you throw on a stunning coat that keeps you warm you will look and feel like a million bucks. Find a coat that has a special detail, it should fit well, but have enough room to ear over other layers. Make sure the length is flattering to your proportions and pick your color, don’t just go for black because it’s easy, and choose a color that enhances you!

Rain, Rain! Staying dry and feeling fabulous

The secret to looking good in the rain is to keep things simple and bold.
And of course have all the right rain gear.

Things do not have to match perfectly, but you want great rain boots, a killer coat that can stand up to a little water, and a handy umbrella can be a useful accessory!

Find things that make a bold statement, you want to be noticed in the gloomy weather so choose a bright color or a bold pattern in black and white. Remember to Edit though. You only need one rain piece to make statement; the rest can just support your look. So choose a great coat, stylish boots or a flashy umbrella. The other two pieces should be toned down.

For rain wear, don’t forget about function. You want to look great, but the pieces you choose must also keep you dry, otherwise what is the point! Make sure to look at labels and choose things that actually say water proof, water resistant does not really keep you very dry, especially when that rain really starts pouring from the sky!

So get out there and find a great ensamble that can keep you dry this winter while maintaning your distinct style!

Spicy Colors for fall:

Fall is the time for Pumpkin Pie, spiced cider, squash soaps, cranberry sauce and Carmel Apples. These are warm and spicy flavors.

The colors that go with these flavors like cinnamon brown, pumpkin orange and cranberry red are great colors for your fall wardrobe.

These colors just fit the season.
So Spice things up by adding a color you may find in your favorite fall recipe.
Think of cayenne, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, mustard and even herb greens!

If warm fall colors are not the pallet for you, you can still “spice” things up a bit by adding an accessories with fall flavor or wear a color that in the family like a bright yellow instead of mustard or a soft peach instead of pumpkin.

While browns and camels are traditionally paired with this spicy fall pallet and look beautiful with them, blacks, grays and Ivory’s can also work, just keep it simple. A head to toe Ivory outfit with a splash of pumpkin orange is stunning. Black and Orange can be a bit too “Halloween costume” but Black and mustard are really cool together. Grey is actually fun to pair with spicy greens and yellows.

So get in the mood and have a little fun adding some flavor with spicy color to your wardrobe this fall.

Dressing Up for the Fireworks?

Everyone loves a reason to get dressed up, so go on, show a bit of national pride and get dressed up in the Red White and Blue!
Here are some great ways to create a fun festive outfit while still maintaining some sence of savvy style and not crossing the scary line of costume!

Your color choices of course are red white and navy blue, but that doesn’t mean you have to look like the American flag!
Put these colors together thoughtfully, be bold one piece and subtle with something else.
Besides color, Stars and stripes are of course the theme.
Stars may be hard to find, but polka dots give off the same effect and nothing is more fun than pairing polka dots and stripes!

If you are planning on having a picnic and sitting on the grass to watch the fireworks, Blue jeans with a white or red top and fun shoe look very festive and fun.
For hot afternoon colored denim is big this season, so choose red shorts. They are perfectly paired with a navy and white striped top (don’t forget you white straw sun hat!)
For a more formal evening look, try a red dress with a white shrug and a navy clutch
A simple navy dress with a red belt or a scarf is also a clean, chic look.
A red or navy striped Top, white pants and a polka dot shoe is chic, playful and perfect for a more sophisticated look.

For a real easy relaxed look try the hot item this summer, a striped (Blue and White of course) maxi dress. Pair it with red shoe or a red hat and you are “easy breezy” set to go.

What are you wearing for summer’s biggest Holiday?

Denim for summer

This summer we are seeing a relaxed vintage denim as well as denim in really bright colors.

It’s the hottest way to wear jeans this summer, cheery and nostalgic.
The colors that are available in Denim shorts, pants and Capri’s are really fun. It’s a very playful energy these bright colors are creating.

What a great way to have fun with your summer wardrobe.

As for the vintage denim, it reminds me of summertime as a kid. Vintage denim shorts are what you were meant to wear for summer vacation. They are casual, easy, familiar…and of course cool!
With the Vintage Denim a pop of color in the top or the shoe with a fun studded belt looks amazing.

I love the bright colors with earth toned sandals or metallic wedges.

This summer dress denim up with Linen or a romantic blouse,

or keep it simple with a basic T-shirt and a fun accessory.

Have fun with denim this season in both old & familiar and with new playful ways.