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what to closet: old navy cowl top

These are fantastic!  A client tipped me off to these cowl tops not only for the great deal (under $10) but she even mentioned how she felt it was like Old Navy used to be in the beginning:  great style at great prices.
These cute tops have ruched detail at the sleeves and look great under [...]

going out tops

Since most women I know tend to be top-deprived I thought it would be good to show some tops to consider wearing for going out this holiday season.  Here’s a few that work for various ages and personal styles:
From left to right:

Classique Entier beaded jersey top.  For all you gray-haired lovelies out there, the color [...]

what to wear: holiday parties

With party season in full gear, you may find yourself attending a company holiday party, hitting a friend’s house for some casual holiday cheer, or going to see the Nutcracker with the family. Wherever this holiday season finds you, you want to have a few great go-to pieces that you can easily mix and [...]

reader question: looking fab at 50

Reader Question of the Week
Help! I am turning 50 on Saturday. I am still in very good shape. I want to look fabulous but I don’t want to dress like my 23 year old daughter. My body shape has changed from a hour glass shape to a rectangle shape. Help me in this transition.
Wardrobe [...]

does new hair color equal new colors?

Reader Question of the Week
I hope you can help me! Once DC is in the full swing of autumn, I plan to make a drastic change: I am going to change my champagne-blonde hair to a dark, rich brunette. Does this mean I will also need to make drastic changes in the colors I wear? [...]

how to dress: monochromatically

This week is going to be a little different.  This week our posts are going to focus on color and how to use it in your wardrobe.  From color harmony (like today’s post) to why the seasons aren’t the best system for choosing your colors, we’ll hopefully dispel some myths and get you excited about [...]

what to wear: back to school teacher

Over the years we’ve received a few requests to help out the great teachers who want to look professional yet approachable on a budget.  I’m a huge sucker for teachers since I come from a long line of teachers in our family, including my father who retired a few years ago as a professor at [...]