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A Cool Summer Cardi

I recently purchased this J.Crew Linen Silk Pocket Cardigan (currently on sale for $59.99) off the clearance rack at a local J.Crew store. I’ve decided that it is the perfect summer cardigan and worth every penny! Now I want one in every color available! Love the length, the shiny silk pockets and the airy, breathable, [...]

Men’s Style Monday:: A Smart Summer Shirt

Thanks to J.Crew for debuting a new collection of breathable, stay-cool-during-summer shirts. In the words of J.Crew, the

Secret Wash Lightweight Button-Down Shirts ($59.50) are “sublimely soft, incredibly lightweight cotton shirts we’ve peached and Secret Washed to perfection.”
My absolute favorite pattern, that is on my list to soon purchase for my hubbie, is [...]

Beach Dresses

What’s not to adore about dresses that can comfortably transition from poolside to the beach to a patio lunch while on vacation? Gap’s Athleta and J.Crew both have a fun variety of cute sundresses dresses in fabrics designed to double as beach and lounge wear. Add a pair of statement earrings or necklace to any [...]

Men’s Style Monday:: Summer Suits

It’s wedding season and time to pull out that summer-weight suit! There is something so crisp, clean and, well, “summery” about a light-colored suit. If you don’t have one in your wardrobe, consider purchasing a light suit this Spring. It will last you for years to come and pair perfectly with any bright colored or [...]

Men’s Style Monday:: Peppy & Preppy Swim-wear

It’s not too early to start thinking about this year’s swim-wear! If you are in the market for bright colored, preppy swim-trunks, Vineyard Vines, Brooks Brothers and J.Crew all have fun collections of new prints and patterns. Why not “swim on the wild side” this summer in a pair of bold patterned trunks?!
Vineyard Vines Bonefish [...]

The Skimmer Pant

Make these your new go-to pant for Spring! Dress the up with heels, down with flats. Wear with a tank, tee, ruffly blouse or boyfriend jacket. The possibilities are endless for these new genius pants by J.Crew. The Skimmer Pant comes in seven colors (my pick is white) and are just $69.50.
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A Must-Have:: The Grand Ruffle Shell

If you haven’t yet bought into the ruffle trends of the past year, it’s time to bite the bullet. I find myself telling my clients all the time how flattering a center-ruffle is down a shirt. A vertical ruffle lengthens and slims, drawing the eye away from figure flaws such as a large chest or [...]

Look-alikes

While shopping with a client yesterday, I found a blouse at Nordstrom that’s a twin to the popular J.Crew sleeveless ruffled blouses. Great news is that the Nordstrom version, called the ECI Ruffle Collar Shirt,  is nearly half the price at $58 and is, in my opinion, more flattering than the J.Crew version. Lots to [...]

Men’s Style Monday:: J.Crew Clearance Sale!

It’s the best time of the year to stock up on cold-weather wardrobe pieces and J.Crew is certainly proving it! Unbelievable markdowns are happening now at Jcrew.com. J.Crew retail stores have long been sold-out of their winter clearance merchandise, so don’t waste your time going in-store to score these deals. It’s the ideal time to [...]

Men’s Style Monday:: Black & Brown

I find it my duty to dispel “old-fashioned” fashion rules that so often keep men and women feeling restricted when getting dressed. I love being a voice of freedom in the world of fashion! While this “rule” applies to both men and women, I find men are usually more affected (or should I say “bound”) [...]