After a recent closet clean-out and a mid-40s birthday, I’ve begun to consider how my personal style has changed in the last decade, after getting older, having kids, dealing with illness, and being drawn in and out of ever-changing trends. Here lately too often I’ve been standing in front of my closets full of clothes
As fall is just about upon us, it’s time to check in on the upcoming coat and jacket trends for the months ahead. Fall is ripe for an outerwear reboot, as there are so many options in terms of fresh collections and seasonal upgrades. It certainly helps that one needs a coat for winter, so
It’s again time to say so long to summer and turn toward fall, knowing full well we’ll still have some scorching days in the forecast as we all yearn for a crisp autumn breeze. Figuring out what to wear as one season transitions to the next is always challenging, but the turnover from summer to
Usually, sometime in May, I treat myself to a deluxe pedicure to get my feet and nails ready for sandal season. Now, as summer comes to an end, most folks’ feet could probably use a bit of TLC. But who has time for a nail appointment, what with back-to-school and autumn activities coming in quick
A few years ago, for my birthday, I attended a Stevie Nicks concert, and while there, I took advantage of the merch table, picking up a t-shirt and a tote. The tote is something I now carry whenever I’m going into an unsure situation, a sort of talisman to ward off bad energy, think professional
Even during a heat wave, denim is part of most folks’ weekly or even daily uniform. It’s such a versatile and durable fabric, which makes it quite functional during a hot, hot heat. But what of wearing denim with denim, aka the Canadian Tuxedo? Is that appropriate for summer, or a fashion faux pas? While
