When I spotted this beautiful plaid sheath in autumn colors from Brooks Brothers, I just knew I had to have it. I had been planning an autumn-themed photo shoot with Hunter Henkel on Richmond’s historic Monument Avenue for our Virginia road trip, and the colors were the absolute ideal for it. So how did it …
Meet Duchess Milianda, the Rococo-Inspired Fashion Designer
I no longer recall how I came across Duchess Milianda on Instagram. But when I saw her gorgeous photos of ornate, historic-inspired dresses with beautiful fabrics, I stayed. This week, she granted me the honor of an interview to discuss the story behind her work and passion. The fashion designer, whose real name is Milena …
14 Questions to Ask Before Cleaning Out Your Closet
So you’ve got too much stuff. When you’re getting ready to go out, you find yourself spending altogether too much time in your closet. You look through item after item, not really sure what you’re searching for, hoping the perfect outfit will just jump out at you, finding a dozen other outfits you’ve never worn …
7 Cool Things I Found Online in September
Coolors Coolors is a color scheme generator that allows you to create and explore palettes. You can load photos and pull directly from them to study each color individually and determine, for example, what colors might look best with your precise hair, skin, and eyes. If you create a free account, you can even save …
How to Get Started With the Curly Girl Method
Perhaps you saw a study last week showing that the average American has 96 bad hair days a year. If you’re a curly girl, you may feel like you’ve had a lot more than that! (And particularly if you live in Florida like I do, where you’re lucky to get 30 days of cool air …
Lookbook: Autumn 2020
Probably around 80% of my closet is made up of things I can only wear in January and February. I certainly can’t wear them in autumn, when the temperature is in the 90s here in Florida. I love, love, love to layer! I own so many sweaters, jackets, scarves, tights, and boots I would love …
Lookbook: Amy Pond Style
With her adorable miniskirts, leather boots and jackets, collection of sheer tights, and ability to layer, Amy Pond was a fashion goddess. And that hair! Simply to die for. I donned a red wig, applied some red lip liner to my brows, and found just the right shade of lipstick, and made my best attempt …
Lookbook: Buffy Summers Style
What can I say? I was a teenager in the ’90s. And like all other teens of the ’90s, I drooled weekly over Buffy’s fashion choices. Her look is iconic. So when I stumbled across these absolutely perfect mustard-yellow leather pants, I knew I had to put a look together. I grabbed my trusty wooden …