How to Avoid Being too Matchy Matchy
Source: Bridgette Raes, Stylist Hello Readers…Ever wonder what the whole match-matchy discussion is all about? Today, we explore it. I first encountered this term–Matchy–when I was buying a black pencil skirt a few years ago from The Loft. I found a perfect black print blouse to wear with it–had a little […]
Latest Bond Girl Super Cool
I enjoy James Bond movies, and the latest is really good. I especially like the chemistry between 007 (Daniel Craig) and actress Camille Seydoux. She was styled in really minimalist fashions–whites, blacks and beautiful seafood green with simple makeup. You won’t see any mini’s, racey leopard prints or loads of make on this lady. Her strong […]
Faux Anything
I was just having a conversation yesterday with a client about faux leather, and what good quality it is now. I wear it in a coat…not so much in shoes, however. With shoes, you can sweat and your feet will not breathe as well in faux leather. In a jacket, however…I am more open-minded about […]
5 Ways to Dress for Fall When It’s Still Hot Out It’s fall but still warm out…Don’t want to look like the last rose of summer…Follow some of these trends and tips.’ Running around in a sundress and flip-flops was fun while it lasted, but now, we’re back in the season of gorgeous clothes and […]
Embrace the Olive Jacket!
Just another Monday! But this one is special since it’s starting to feel crisp in the mornings, and that means, of course, Fall is right around the corner. I have a love/hate relationship with fall. It means winter is coming, but it also means some of Indiana’s most beautiful weather. I also love looking at […]
State Fair Style!
Going to the Indiana State Fair is a perfect way to spend a summer evening, and for me to get out of the kitchen! My husband had the terrific idea for met to take some photos of fun “fair” style as we were waiting on his grilled cheese sandwich at the Dairy Barn… What I […]
Ideas for transition summer clothes to fall looks…
TRANSITION SUMMER PIECES INTO FALL Don’t pack away your summer pieces just yet! With just a few simple styling tricks you can take your favorite warm-weather basics into fall (or from casual to office-friendly…or day to night!) just like Blake Lively, Alexa Chung, Brooklyn Decker and more.
Dollar Shave Club for Men
Readers, I have to promote a really cool service called The Dollar Shave Club for two reasons; 1) my husband likes it, and 2) the company uses such smart marketing strategies they deserve to be recognized! My husband heard about Shave Club on the radio, and I signed him up online. Basically you sign up […]
Housewares are the Bomb!
Once in a while I will go into a store looking for a fashion item and instead be fixated on items in the decor/housewares department. That was the case yesterday when I stopped into Silver in the City on Mass Ave in Indianapolis (there is also a store on Main Street in Carmel, Ind.). I […]
Out-of-the-way places for unique clothing and jewelry!
We live near Broad Ripple, considered the artsy, fun neighborhood north of Indianapolis. We love it here because we live next to White River, yet our neighborhood is very close to downtown Indianapolis. I also like the many Mom and Pop shops that I frequent in Broad Ripple where I know many of the shop […]
