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Styling an oversized wardrobe item like a poncho or a cape can feel overwhelming because it is such a statement piece. The challenge is to still keep a flattering shape and not look overly frumpy. When this look is achieved just right, it really has all those autumn and wintery vibes we love. Plus it will keep you super warm and cozy!
Read MoreOne of the best ways to brighten up cold and rainy days is with your favorite cheerful rain gear. My closet has a few rain shower staples, and in the winter and springtime I wear them often. These raincoats and wellie boots are both stylish and practical - keeping you dry and comfortable.
Read MoreAt this point Iβve been through pregnancy and postpartum twice with my two babies. And while each time was different and had its own challenges, there definitely were some similarities that most women experience.
Getting dressed both when pregnant and in the postpartum months can quite honestly be frustrating. Youβre dealing with weight gain, bloating, aches and pains, heavy bleeding and nursing. Thereβs a lot going on!
I highly recommend building a capsule wardrobe that can accommodate all these needs and make you feel comfortable. During the postpartum phase youβll pretty much do anything to make yourself feel a little better and cute clothes can do the trick!
Read MoreEvery year Pinterest comes out with the highly anticipated Pinterest Predicts report which provides valuable insight into up and coming trends for the next 12 months. Thereβs almost always a hair trend report, and for 2022 Pinterest has reported that Rebel Cuts and Colors is the newest hair movement to hit the mainstream population. This means that a rainbow of bright, colorful and pastel shades will be showing up in the tresses of fashion forward folks.
For myself, my hair color journeys have included platinum blonde, purple lavender, silver gray and rose gold pink. This blog post is filled with useful information and tips to help you decide on your next wild child color.
Read MoreFor all the guys and gals out there with sensitive skin like myself, you may experience negative skin reactions to certain metals such as nickel and possibly even silver. Metal allergies are fairly common and can result in red, swollen and itchy skin, which is medically known as contact dermatitis.
I have never been able to wear any earrings that contain even trace amounts of nickel. Many earrings that are labelled βsterling silverβ, βnickel freeβ or βhypoallergenicβ can still legally contain up to 5% nickel mixed into the metal. Other metals to avoid are surgical steel, copper, rhodium and any plated gold jewelry. For people with metal allergies, the best way to go is solid gold. Solid gold is also very lightweight and doesnβt stretch the skin which can also be a cause for irritation.
Read MoreThe bohemian inspired fashion brand Free People has a very loyal following amongst women who gravitate towards a free spirited lifestyle. From long flowy maxi gowns to short mini dresses with statement sleeves, thereβs a Free People ensemble for every occasion in life.
When I think about my boho-inspired wardrobe pieces hanging in my closet, they tend to be for the fun times in life. I wear them for vacations, home playing with my kids, special events like weddings and even just lounging at home. They are a departure from the stuffy office life which makes them extra fun to shop for.
I actually wore flowy maxi dresses from Free People (and Free People inspired brands) for the majority of the time when I was pregnant with my two kids. They were the only things that made me feel beautiful and comfortable at the same time. You can see my guide to baby bump friendly boho dresses here.
While Free People is shinning in the spotlight and stealing all the glory, thereβs actually many other similar brands to Free People that do an equally as impressive job of creating whimsical bohemian wardrobe essentials that I promise youβll love just as much.
In this blog post I will give you a wide spectrum of boho clothing brands that range from upscale designers to budget-friendly options. When shopping from top of the line brands, you can spend a bit more in high quality wardrobe investment pieces that youβll wear year-after-year. If thereβs a boho style trend that youβre wanting to test run before making a big commitment, opt for an economical low-cost alternative before spending a bit more on a single clothing item.
Read MoreThe art of stacking bracelets doesnβt always come naturally to everyone. The key is to find the perfect balance between bold statement style and simplicity. Your gem colors and metal tones must complement each other and create a harmonious color story. You want a variety of textures and sizes to add eye catching interest, stacking bracelets should never be boring!
Read MoreThis blog post documents my hair journey from my natural color of strawberry blonde to platinum blonde, silver gray and then rose gold. While I do like my natural shade of red, I definitely got bored after having the same hair color my entire life and I wanted to mix it up. There's a thrill you get when going platinum, like you've got a new spring in your step!
I will admit that I was very naive about this process before I got started and I learned a lot of lessons along the way. Hopefully youβre doing a bit research so that youβll find yourself better prepared than I did.
Read on to see my top tips on how to dye your hair platinum blonde while minimizing the damage to your hair. I also go into detail about how to care for platinum hair and using platinum as a base for other trendy pastel colors.
Read MoreWhen youβre pregnant getting dressed can be a daily challenge. Your body is growing and changing every few weeks, and youβre probably feeling pretty uncomfortable as well. Maternity clothes can be pretty expensive and you may not want to spend a bundle on maternity pieces youβre only planning to wear for 9 months.
Most of the dress styles in this blog post you can wear throughout pregnancy, during postpartum, and even into your new years of motherhood. The cuts are very forgiving around the waist and hips, giving you plenty of room for your baby bump.
Read MoreFlowy boho style dresses are a pregnant womanβs best friend during the spring and summers of pregnancy. They are so easy to wear when youβve got a big baby bump and you can continue to wear them for postpartum and beyond. These dresses are so versatile and a closet staple for sure, you can wear them to all kinds of events or just around the house. Not to mention that youβll feel like a Greek goddess in all her glory.
Read MoreSkirts are a closet staple that are fun to wear all year long, but shorter lengths can be impractical once the season starts to turn. If you want to continue enjoying the easy and chic vibe that they give to your outfits, then midi skirts are your best bet.
The mid-calf length minimizes leg exposure, so you can wear midi skirts even when temperatures are starting to drop.
Todayβs midis are also available in a variety of fits, from the narrow and sleek style to the popular A-line design, which starts fitted at the hips and then flares out to the hemline.
Read MorePutting together this blog post was like a walk down memory lane from the last 4 years. I am a mama to two little ones and I recently wrapped up my second pregnancy. My maternity style consisted of a mix of comfort essentials, pieces from trendy maternity lines and non-maternity clothes that I was still able to wear and style with a baby bump.
Dressing for pregnancy was definitely more of a challenge than I expected. I'm not gonna lie, I definitely had days were I just felt so uncomfortable and all I wanted to wear was leggings and an oversized sweatshirt. But with some creativity and trial and error I found some staple pieces that I wore over and over again through both pregnancies.
In this blog post I get into the weeds of the challenges of maternity dressing and I explain how investing in a maternity capsule collection can help you get dressed everyday with a growing bump. I hope that you will find my story informative and relatable because let's be real, pregnancy isn't always a walk in the park.
Read MoreYou may have already discovered that shopping for maternity clothes can be a real drag. Itβs difficult to find cute attire that you actually want to wear, especially during the time of pregnancy when youβre already feeling big and bloated.
The good news is that thereβs actually plenty of non-maternity clothes that will get you through the 9 months of pregnancy. You will also find that these new wardrobe staples will come very much handy during your postpartum months while your body is adjusting back to normal.
In this blog post Iβm giving suggestions on cuts and styles of dresses, pants, tops, leggings, tunics and more that arenβt necessarily maternity clothes but you can wear for each trimester. After my two pregnancies Iβve learned a thing or two about hacking my closet to fit my growing baby bumps.
Because maternity clothes are so drab, my recommendation is to find wardrobe gems that celebrate pregnancy and mark the special occasion. Not to mention the fact that pretty dresses make motherhood more fun. You want to find clothes that make you feel good and ultimately extend your regular wardrobe. Depending on your style you may even want to flaunt your belly. Do you girl!
Read MoreAhh, fall. Who doesnβt love days filled with cozy sweaters, leaves that crunch underfoot, and the delicious smell of everything pumpkin spice? This season's warm and inviting vibes just make us feel like curling up in a big blanket and never leaving!
But with the changing weather, itβs time to slightly alter our wardrobe styles for the colder days ahead. As October rolls in, a great way to stay snug is to dress in stylish yet comfortable outfits appropriate for any activity in the fall.
The overall dress is a fall favorite fashion staple, and it goes so well with our favorite autumn activities. This particular style of dress is also often called a pinafore or jumper dress. Whatever you call it, these dresses are perfect for layering and building a cozy fall outfit.
Whether youβre planning an apple-picking outing, a romantic day date, catching up with friends over coffee, or window shopping, we have the perfect looks to keep you chic and cozy.
Read MoreDuring my last trip to New York City I packed my favorite pair of comfy denim overalls and a bright and colorful sweater. It was the month of October and the seasons were still in transition from summer to fall. It was warm enough to wear overalls and flat sandals in the daytime, but it was nice to have a sweater for those chilly breezy moments.
At the time I was 6 months postpartum after having my daughter and I wasnβt fitting back into my pre-pregnancy clothes just yet. Overalls were the perfect maternity staple, and also awesome for my postpartum wardrobe.
Both my overalls and sweater are from Modcloth, which always has amazing colorful and trendy clothes. They especially have the best rainbow styles!
In this guide youβll find all kinds of style tips and inspiration for your own sweater and overall outfits. From season to season, this wardrobe combo is an easy to wear and can be worn to all kinds of daytime events.
Read MoreIβm a big fan of wearing sparkly sequins and New Years Eve is the perfect excuse to add all the sparkle you want to an outfit. Thereβs something magical about staying up late to ring in a new year, especially when the fireworks show starts as the clock strikes midnight. Thereβs always many parties and events happening the evening on December 31st, which means youβll need the perfect festive ensemble.
The struggle with dressing for New Years is always the same - how to look fabulous while still keeping warm. New Years Eve festivities go late into the night, and often involve going outside to see fireworks. Not to mention the fact that weβre talking about the winter season so the temperatures can really dip down into the 40s here in California (and even colder for the East Coast).
In this guide I will give you some clever and fashionable tips to make your New Years Eve party style cute and warm at the same time. These pointers will also come in handy for any late fall or winter evening events where you may be outside (like a Halloween party for example!).
Read MoreBoth the current fashion trends of Fair Isle Knits and Wellington Boots are actually not trends at all, they are winter fashion staples going back many decades. But in modern day we aren't wearing these styles in exactly the same way as our grandmothers did. These days both fair isles prints and wellies come in an array of bright and colorful shades, making dark winter days much more cheerful.
Read MoreFor Halloween some people like to dress as comic super heroes with tights and capes. But there are real life super heroes who are flesh and blood humans and I personally prefer to honor them with my Halloween costumes.
Continuing my tradition of feminist-themed bad ass women halloween costumes, this year I am embodying the Notorious RBG, formally known as Justice of the Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg. If ever there was a badass woman in our recent history, it was Ruth.
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