A camel coat is an ageless classic.  This A.P.C. Carver Coat ($575) has a sophisticated shape.  This Marks & Spencer Coat ($193) and this Ralph Lauren Coat ($315) have a similar look for less.  For something more modern, this Monsoon Rosemary Coat ($262) is lovely. Looking for something under-$125?  This Boohoo Natalie Coat ($86) is […]

Tights: the winterwear must have.  I like my dark, night sky in the country dark.  The key to finding the darkest tights is the magic word, denier.  The higher the denier, the more threads per inch, and the darker the tight.  It’s that simple.

In the early fall, finding the right jacket can be a challenge.  These olive-green field jackets were super trendy three years ago, but unlike many trends, this one had staying power. This LL Bean Classic Utility Jacket ($89) is a wardrobe essential.  I wear mine with jeans and sweaters, over workout clothes when I walk […]

Showstoppers.  That’s what I need when the cold weather hits and my wardrobe starts to go black.  I need earrings with pop.  Scarves with pizzazz.  Shoes with a kick.  And handbags with a bang. My leopard clutch is a fall wardrobe staple. I throw it in my purse to use on coffee runs or carry it […]

Special occasions don’t have to mean new dresses.  K and I are celebrating our second anniversary this weekend, and my natural inclination was to buy a new outfit.  However, I’m trying to make better financial decisions, so I settled for a cool new pair of earrings and one of my favorite dresses. I like the […]

Do you know how hard it is to find a pair of grey high heels?  Everyone makes black, but few designers are willing to play in the grey.  So when I say these M.Gemi Sosia Heels ($298), I had to have them.  They’re the perfect summer-fall transition shoe.  This pair also comes in black (of […]

The classic white shirt is a staple piece for any woman.  It can be worn for almost any occasion, like with a ball gown skirt or over a swimsuit.  But finding the right one can be tricky.

With August approaching, and recess on the horizon (maybe, apologies to all of Capitol Hill), we start thinking about our fall work wardrobe.  But why?  Because the retail sales model was crafted in the 1800s when people ordered their clothes months in advance?  Because the Anniversary Sale was nothing by plaid shirts and booties? No, […]

While I was in London, I picked up a white bell sleeve jacket.  I’ve been wearing it quite frequently.  It’s quite chilly out West, so I’m wearing it to dress up casual tops and jeans.  I’m also wearing it over sheath dresses.  It’s the kind of piece that adds a bit of style to any […]