Why a Quilted Coat? Any trend or “it” list  you read for fall/winter this season is talking about quilting. Adding a touch of quilting to your wardrobe is an easy way to freshen things up. And while the idea of a quilted skirt is very fashion forward and looks stunning on a runway – in reality, it’s not that practical or useful in most of our everyday lives. Am I right? But a quilted coat… Now that is practical and useful and chic. And on top of it, no matter the weather where you live, a quilted jacket can work for your life. For instance, if you reside somewhere like me (in Cleveland ..read more

Blazers, Blazers, Blazers I’ve been getting a lot of questions about blazers lately… What’s the right length? Fit? Style? Blazers are essentially a classic, but just as with denim (also a classic) the silhouette that’s considered “current” changes over time. Personally, I’ve been a blazer girl for as long as I can remember. High school 1988, sporting a blazer – with BIG shoulder pads, and even bigger hair. My wedding shower, this time, was a white silk blazer, with a matching dress. And while working in sales and then at an advertising agency, you guessed it, blazers every damn day. But blaze ..read more

Shoes That Are Comfortable AND Stylish As of late, I’ve had multiple clients searching for fall shoes and boots. And while these women care about style, fashion, and how they look (I mean, obviously, they hired a stylist). They also equally care about comfort. Done are the days of shoes that feel like knives in your feet. Or backaches from wearing too high a heel or a shoe with minimal support. However, these clients do not want to settle for orthopedic-looking shoes or defaulting to running shoes with every outfit. And while it might seem that comfort and looks can’t co-exist in the footwear ..read more

Diana Vitantonio – Girl Crush I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Diana for the past 20 years. As both a yoga instructor and socially through mutual friends. And while I could absolutely wax poetic about Di in many, long paragraphs… she really does a better job sharing her passions and calling than I ever could. So read on to learn all about my girl crush, self esteem coach Diana Vitantonio. My name is Diana Vitantonio and I am a Self Esteem coach for women.  Nothing lights my heart up more than witnessing another woman empower, heal and forgive herself.  She can begin to value hersel ..read more

Sale. Sales. Sales. There are a gazillion fabulous sales going on right now and specifically, the Shopbop sale is just beginning. It’s a great way to save money. Quite a bit in fact, because many of the sales are a buy more, save more concept. However, it can be overwhelming as well. Too many choices can be paralyzing. Sometimes less is more… So let me help narrow it down for you… And offer a few tips on how to best shop online sales. How to Shop On-Line Sales: READ THE FINE PRINT! Make sure to see when the sale ends. And the return policy. SKIP IT IF IT’S FINAL SALE. Unless you’ve tried the ..read more

Freida Rothman Jewelry I’m over the moon because a super cool jewelry brand, Frieda Rothman reached out to collaborate. Now when it comes to collabs, I need you all to know, I  turn down about 90% of them. The litmus test is this: Would I wear or use it myself, or recommend it to my personal styling clients. If yes, then I’ll start talking about details like rates, posting obligations, creative freedom (another must for me), and savings codes (I always try to hook you up with some kind of savings). Please know my obligation to serve you, and retain your trust, always supersedes the payo ..read more

My recent love affair with Walmart If I do say so myself, I’m a dang good shopper. I take great pride in the fact that I could walk into almost ANY store and find a treasure. However, there is a big difference between finding one or two items and finding a whole slew you want to take home and wear/use ASAP. Sort of like when you go to a restaurant and like one thing on the menu, or want to order the whole left side of the menu – ordering the whole menu is how I’ve been feeling about my shopping experience at Walmart lately. Yes, this is a sponsored post, and thank you Walmart for supporting m ..read more

Shoe Purgatory: What It Is and How To Fix It Shoe purgatory is a topic I feel like I can write about both every fall and every spring. And still, every fall and every spring, like clockwork, I receive questions about it.  First, let’s start with what exactly is shoe purgatory? Shoe purgatory is that in-between time of year when it’s too cold for sandals and yet, not cold enough for boots. I know, you’re nodding your head right now, because if you live in Ohio – or anywhere else that has seasonal changes, you’ve encountered this problem too. The cold hard truth is that many shoe wardrobes ..read more

Pierce authenticated this vintage (aka, second-hand) Chanel for me and it’s a constant favorite. I love that it’s a deep green color, which is different than your typical black bag.Bags, Bags, Bags – Are You A Handbag Person? I received a question from a reader a few months back (sorry it’s taken this long to give you a complete answer!). Asking about handbags and building a handbag collection. The truth is, from a personal POV, I like bags, but I don’t love them. For me often function trumps fashion when it comes to bags. And in fact, If I can go bag-less and shove items in my pocket (or my h ..read more

Fall Trends for 2021 Compiling a list of fall trends is quite an undertaking. But one I totally love! As a “fashion forecaster” and proud fashion nerd, I joyfully and intensely spend hours (maybe even days) surveying what designers, fashion editors, and store buyers are focusing on for the season ahead. I do big-time research each season – viewing the fall runway shows, reading all the old school, print fashion mags (Vogue, Marie Claire, In Style, Glamor, Cosmo, WWD, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle). And all of the digital publications as well (PopSugar, Who What Wear, Style Caster, The Zoe Report, an ..read more