It’s that time of year to gather with family, join hands, and break bread — yes, Thanksgiving is here! Whether you’ll be hosting the meal, traveling for the holiday, or laying low with a simple family dinner, comfortable clothes are definitely on the menu. When you’re eating, drinking, and socializing with loved ones all day,
In 1621, Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast. Fast forward almost 400 years, and Thanksgiving still is a feast, but we’ve added football, euchre, and drinking wine in the afternoon. At least those have become the traditions for my husband’s family in Ohio, where we celebrate Thanksgiving. If, like me, you
I know what you’re thinking. A button-down shirt isn’t that complicated, you just put your arms through the sleeves and do up the buttons. Yes, it’s true, most shirts are fairly straight-forward. In fact, a crisp, white button-down is a classic wardrobe basic, and an autumn staple for many women who are in no need
The term “chic” can apply to many things: Fashion, décor, food, music, attitude, and lifestyle. It’s hard to define chic. Much like irony, you know it when you see it — or rather you know when something isn’t chic. And, while some may see the concept as an abstract, lofty, unattainable mark of beauty and
Whether you’re a hardcore horror fanatic, or just enjoy donning some bunny ears to accompany the kids trick-or-treating, Halloween evokes fun and festivity. Over the years, I’ve gone back and forth, coordinating costumes with my friends, husband, and now my daughters. Some years, we’ve planned out our get-ups weeks, or even months, in advance. Other
The great thing about fall is that you can never have too many sweaters! That’s an exaggeration, of course, but having a plentiful lineup of knitwear for those chillier days is always a good idea. You may feel a bit limited in how to style your sweaters this season. Pullovers, in particular, may start to
