The thermometer has started to dip. Far too low, I might add. Staying warm while being stylish is always a challenge. I suggest adding a big scarf as one of your go-to accessories during winter. Today, I want to show you that classic plaid print. It’ll never go out of style and, with the right care, it should last you at least a few seasons. Here’s a classic style that I’m really loving these days. For the ladies ASOS Oversized Square Scarf in Check For the gents J. Crew- Cashmere Scarf in Plaid Now go bundle up. It’s getting cold outside.
Re-love that garment
I get this question from clients all the time: I have this great blazer that I just don’t think looks right on me. Should I just get rid of it? My answer to that is, “it depends”. You know my thoughts here. I’d rather you keep and re-love a garment (maybe with some alterations) than buy something new. This helps you stretch your hard earned dollars. As you know, I rarely open up my client engagements in this way. Having said that, I thought this one would be valuable in getting my point across about re-loving and re-using your exisitng items. My client, pictured here, had this blazer in her wardrobe. She freely admitted that it just didn’t fit right when she tried it on in the store but that she loved the pattern. She bought it anyways. Surprise, surprise. She’s never worn it. As you can likely appreciate, I hear that all the time. I took a look at the jacket and, yes, agreed with her that it didn’t quite work. It fit in the shoulders, the sleeve length was good and the hem was right for a boyfriend blazer. It was shapeless through the torso. As it was, the blazer did NOTHING to highlight her lovely shape. With some minor pinning, I showed her the potential in this blazer. She has a tiny waist and should really show it off. By adding darts to the front and back, her waistline would be highlighted. Added style tip: I suggested she also have small shoulder pads added in. This would add more structure to the garment and would visually create more of an angle between her shoulder, waist and hip. Do you have an old garment hanging around that you’ve forgotten about? Try re-loving it.
Friday Find: Strut around in these
Happy Friday! For this Friday Find, I’m sharing a pair of strutting-around-town booties with ya. Jeffery Campbell Truly Boot (via nastygal.com) Why these are perfect: They are 30% off right now (marked down to $120 US) with lots of sizes still available. Go get them! The sturdy, stacked heel make these booties perfect for walking around town without hurting your tootsies. You can wear these with anything – a dress and oversized caridgan or sleek skinny jeans and blazer. You’ll stretch your hard earned dollars with these pretties. The heel is tan and the bootie is black. I know this causes heartburn for some of you but, actually, this bootie will pair well with many outfits in your wardrobe. Just try it. Ok, go get them.