If you pick up one new piece this summer, let it be a lace, open-work, open-weave, crocheted, guipure, or a lattice top. Not to wear on its own of course (unless you are feeling extra daring or perhaps on vacation), but as a layering piece over tanks or dresses. Lace tops for summer are a really easy way to update your wardrobe. They can also help to add interest and texture without adding any extra weight or heaviness to your ensemble.  Lace Tops for Summer 2023 After all, nothing says summertime like a lightweight, breezy top (especially in white or a soft pastel, or perhaps a punchy tr ..read more

You might think I would learn not to wait until the last minute to buy a Father’s Day gift but alas, here we are… again. In case you also fell asleep at the wheel, Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18, 2023 which doesn’t leave a lot of shopping days. Well fret no more, because I found 11 of the best Father’s Day gifts for the dad or men in your life (like your uncle, step dad, father-in-law, brother, cousin, dog dad or your best guy friend) that will arrive in time. 11 Of The Best Father’s Day Gifts 2023 1. Allen Edmonds Oliver Lace-up Sneaker, $221.25 Dad will appreciate a pair of quality, handcr ..read more

The Cannes Film Festival is always an exciting and glamorous time. So I took a look at the fashion at the Cannes Film Festival 2023 and the best dressed celebrities on the red carpet. Last year the event was kind of a dud, according to the media, but I was thrilled to see this year’s highlights more than made up for it. Cannes Film Festival 2023 Award Winners Anatomy of a Fall won the Palme d’Or, making French Film Director Justine Triet the 3rd woman in Cannes history to win the coveted honor. Roberto De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio made quite the impact in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flow ..read more

  The kickoff to summer is finally here! It’s Memorial Day Weekend and most of us are off on Monday and can enjoy a long weekend. First and foremost, Memorial Day is a day to honor our soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our country. We are truly grateful to them for their service. It is also a long weekend and with it comes the sales. This makes it the ideal time to get ready for the summer months ahead. We rounded up our favorite Memorial Day Sales 2023 in fashion, accessories and home. Check back because we will update this list all weekend long as we learn about more sales and up ..read more

Are you ready for the beach or pool? I apologize if I just gave you anxiety. But it’s time to check your swimsuit wardrobe for the summer season ahead! I know it can be daunting to shop for swimsuits for women over 50, or at any age for that matter. So I approached it from a stylish perspective so you can look and feel your best. Swimsuits for Women Over 50: Splurge Or Steal I took a look at designer one-piece suits that you can invest in that will make you look and feel chic in 2023 and beyond. However these designer suits are a big cash investment, so I found look-alike suits with similar st ..read more

Yeah! It’s pasta salad season! And if you know anything about me you know I LOVE caprese salads and eat them all summer long so I thought, why not combine my two favorite things and make an epic caprese pasta salad? What is Caprese? Essentially caprese is a simple Italian salad. It’s usually comprised of just a handful of fresh ingredients like fresh mozzarella, red ripe tomatoes, a handful of basil leaves from your herb garden (you have one right?) and extra virgin olive oil for drizzling. I like to drizzle a bit of a good aged balsamic on top too. Caprese salads originated on the island of C ..read more

My client’s closet was a walk-in time machine of her life—the unabridged version! It had everything from her Paris days 15 years ago to her boho phase from her 20s, along with a mishmash of items that didn’t fit her body anymore. 

When she reached out to me for styling help, she was feeling lost. Despite having a huge wardrobe, she was stuck wearing the same few outfits on repeat. Shopping only exacerbated her frustration because she never found clothes that were right for her. As a result she always felt like the frumpy friend next to her more stylish peers. How To Find Your Style My job, as ..read more

We’ve all owned various two-piece sets over the years, from the velour tracksuit craze of the early aughts to 2020 when it seemed like everyone had a tie-dye sweat suit or two. However, the two-piece set is all grown up and sophisticated now. The two-piece matching sets for summer 2023 include options that range from button-ups and coordinating bottoms to semi-formal top and skirt sets. Accordingly, if you like the ability to mix and match sizes or simply prefer how simple it is to get dressed in a matching set, this is definitely the season to stock up. An added bonus? If you like the look an ..read more

I have been obsessed with fragrance ever since I can remember. Yet, I never gave a second thought to what I was spraying behind my ears as long as I loved the fragrance. But now that I am older, wiser and more aware, I read labels. So I began to wonder, “What the heck is in my favorite scents?” I was not entirely shocked to find most fragrances on the market today contain harmful chemicals that we should not be breathing in, let alone be putting on our skin. Therefore I got to researching clean, sustainable and non-toxic perfumes.  Clean, Sustainable and Non-toxic Perfumes Fortunately, mo ..read more

Tweed jackets and pearls are back on trend once again! The spring 2023 runways featured tweed not only at Chanel but at Balmain, Isabel Marant, Dolce & Gabbanna, Versace, Gucci, Alice + Olivia and Veronica Beard among others. Pearl jewelry and pearl embellishments were all the rage at Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Erdem and of course Chanel. See my post about the pearl jewelry trend for Spring 2023. The Tweed Jackets and Pearls Trend With the recent Met Gala honoring Karl Lagerfeld, many of the celebrities showed up in tweed and pearl embellished gowns, making the trend even more popular. Yet m ..read more