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Ask a Stylist: Mixing Vintage and Modern

Q: I am in the love with the clothing from the 1980s but I am unsure on how to incorporate 80s pieces into my current look. Can you help? A: Everyone loves a little bit of vintage but it can be...

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Ask a Stylist: Is Neon Still In?

Q: Is neon is still in style or should I ditch all of my neon clothing and accessories?  A: Short answer: No, but who cares.  And now for the long answer … Neon kind of had its moment in the sun...

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Personal Style 101: Girl’s Night Attire

Back in college, a girl’s night ensemble usually consisted of a skimpy top and a pair of tight black pants. Early twenties meant a wear it once and toss it little jersey dress from Forever 21. Now that...

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Personal Style 101: Valentine’s Day Dressing

Like it or not, V-Day is coming. Either you can embrace the holiday and deck yourself out in red or you can wear all black and forget Valentine’s Day exists at all – your choice, really. I, for one, am...

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Personal Style 101: The Minimalist

Having great style doesn’t always mean you have to embrace bold colors or striking patterns. Sometimes simple is better. Calvin Klein, Vera Wang, and Celine are all masters on the minimalist aesthetic....

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Ask a Stylist: Is It Worth It?

Wearing expensive clothing is fun, buying expensive clothing? Not as fun. It’s often painful to see such large amounts of money slip away for a piece of fabric. Is it really worth it? This is the...

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Ask a Stylist: A Curated Wardrobe

Q: I am in my mid-thirties and am starting to think about improving my wardrobe. I want to shop smarter but I am still hooked on fast fashion. How do I cut myself off of the cheap thrills? A: Girl, I...

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Tips for Finding Designer Clothing for Less

In the days of social-bragging, everyone wants the best of best when it comes to clothing and accessories. It’s hard not to want a beautiful Chanel bag, Christian Louboutin shoes, or a Hermes cuff when...

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The Best Ways to Blow Your Tax Return

If you were one of the lucky ones that are actually getting a refund from Uncle Sam, I’d say you deserve a little shopping spree. This year the IRS was looking at me with their hands out so I am going...

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Ask a Stylist: Can Anyone Wear a Jumpsuit?

Jumpsuits are having a moment right now. Who knew wearing a onesie after infancy could be so cool? Many of my clients want to succumb to the jumpsuit trend but are terrified of it. Will I look like I’m...

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How to Wear a Crop Top at Any Age

One of the scariest pairing of words in the fashion’s history is definitely “crop top”. The very notion of showing off one’s midsection is both terrifying and also kind of intriguing. Everyone wants to...

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Personal Style 101: Summer Wedding Attire

If you are in your 20s or 30s, chances are your summer calendar is filled with weddings–lovely for the happy couple, stressful for you the wedding attendee. Coming up with outfit after outfit that is...

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Ask a Stylist: Are Cargo Pants Ever Okay?

Pants // Top // Blazer // Shoes // Necklace // Bag Are cargo pants ever okay? Oh that million dollar question. Well maybe it’s more like a $40 question … but a great question all the same. I say it...

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Ask a Stylist: Stylish Heel Alternatives for Summer

 Oxfords // Pointy Flats // Sneakers //Booties // Sandals During the hot summer months, this summer in particular, I feel that it’s too hot for heels. I know I’m not alone here because a lot of my...

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How to Wear the Fruity Prints Trend

This summer’s hottest print trend is bold, bright, and could quite possibly make you a little hungry. Fruity prints have been seen just about everywhere, runway to the streets. The cheerful print is a...

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6 Steps to Nailing the Perfect Layered Look

As a stylist, I get a lot of questions on the topic of layering. It can sometimes be really difficult to figure out what looks good and what doesn’t. There is also that age old conundrum, how do I look...

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4 Must-Have Boots for Fall

Boots just might be the most exciting thing to happen to fall, ever. Sure fall has many other incredible offerings but boots, boots are magical. Not only are they stylish but they are much for...

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Ask a Stylist: To Match or Not to Match

As a stylist, this question comes up quite often. Should my bag match my shoes? My typical answer has always been “heck no!” Not only do your shoes and bag not have to match, I encourage them not to....

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Style Profile: Retro Inspired

I blame, er credit, Taylor Swift for this one but the retro inspired look has come back in a big way. Talk about a serious blast from fashion’s past. Now is the time to break out the vintage and start...

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How to Style a Cardigan for Fall

Cardigans, in my opinion, are the most underrated garments in a woman’s closet.  This classic must-have is not only useful but it is great styling tool to keep in your arsenal. This seemingly preppy...

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