Thank you to so many who emailed photos of your white pants/white earrings outfits! (After I posted last week’s blog.) Of course, every look was different, because you made it your own! But, each one was the epitome of fresh […]
Wherever you live, you’re probably feeling the BURN of this sizzling summer heat. Trying to dress for the weather has become a major challenge, but I have come up with one accessory you can wear that even appears to make […]
While some people think mail order catalogs are simply junk, I love them! Why? Because they can be a source for all kinds of great decorating ideas. While my favorite magazines include Southern Living and Traditional Home, I find lots […]
Many of you know my oldest daughter lives in Sydney, Australia, and I have made several trips there. Each time I go, I am blown away by the sartorial elegance of Aussie women of all ages. It is an effortless blend […]
Of course I mean show me your bracelet stack…What did you think I meant? Layering bracelets is all the rage…AGAIN! Hey, I remember writing a blog about this back in 2015. (Yes, truly, it was called LET’S HAVE AN ARM […]
Last fall, I posted a blog on preppy style. Well, now there’s a similar trend for Spring 2026 known as “Literary Chic.” (I do not know who gets to name these styles. Remember COASTAL GRANDMA?) At any rate, what is […]
You have probably seen these inexpensive little tools in the cosmetic isle of your neighborhood grocery store or makeup counter: gua sha stones and jade rollers. But, what you might not realize is they can actually help your skin look […]
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog on twilly scarves, and this week I want to introduce you to WILD RAGS. You may not be familiar with this style term unless you are into the rodeo scene, but wild […]
In our book Quintessential Style, we discuss the “power of the jacket.” But today we are going to talk about another concept: the “third piece.” What is it? And how can it upgrade the look of any outfit. Rumor has […]
I was looking for a holiday gift for my stylish aunt and came across the perfect little item: a Twilly Scarf. “What’s a twilly scarf?” you ask. It is a small, narrow silk (or silk-like) scarf, often colorful and patterned, […]
