“If what you’re wearing makes you feel good, then it’s fashionable” – Tami Kraus
As middle aged style savvy woman we should be purchasing our jewelry from places other than Claire’s and Icing. For quality jewelry in a median price range my go to for jewelry is Kendra Scott. I have a few necklaces and bracelets of hers but really love her earring designs. Right now Kendra Scott has …
Meet plaid’s classy cousin. Tartan. December is my absolute favorite time of year to wear tartan. This month is all about the tartan holiday style! Like Fair Isle sweaters, tartan is a classic look with Scottish roots (see my blog here on Fair Isle sweaters). Both are great style choices for the holiday season. What …
Nothing says cute, preppy and Christmas more than tartan and Fair Isle sweaters. The next couple weeks will be filled with holiday parties, cookie and ornament exchanges, family get-together gift swaps. With so many fun events coming up we want to look cute and be comfortable, right? That is not easily achieved in an ugly …
J Crew Factory is having an amazing sale right now where everything is 50-60% off. If you follow my Instagram you see that l I love J Crew and J Crew Factory. A big part of my wardrobe is made up of clothes from both of these stores. It fits well into my preppy but …
Whether it’s a Beverly Hills party, a black tie wedding or a formal charitable fundraiser, we all want that expensive red carpet look when we go to a fancy event. If you’re like me, you want to look a million bucks without spending a lot. It is always a struggle to justify spending much on …
I’m no fashionista. However, I’m an avid reader, researcher and observer. I’m always looking out for what style, color and trends are coming down the pike. Here are a few of my predicted style trends for 2020. Polka Dots We probably all have some items in our closets that already fall in line with this …
Most of the leggings I own I wear with tunics, boxy shirts, long sweaters or cardigans. Not these stretch velvet leggings! These velvet leggings are so versatile because they are pant like enough to wear with any length or type of top or sweater. I’ve worn them so many ways since I’ve gotten them that …
Today is a big rivalry college football game between University of Louisville and University of Kentucky. The Governor’s Cup used to be the first college football game of the season. However, around 6 years ago the rivalry game was moved to the end of the season. Instead of going to the game in August in …
I never watched the movie The Purge but in my mind Black Friday is similar to what that movie is about. Half of society running around the city in a crazed manner shopping and rioting. The other half of society holed up in the safety of their homes waiting for the day to end. I’ll …
Middle age. Too young to not care about style and too old to put that much effort into it. Remember when we used to think “if it makes me look skinny or tall it’s worth any cost or pain to wear it”. At middle age, that way of thinking changes to “if it doesn’t scratch, …