articles by tag: fall/winter 2009

the sweater dress: winter casual chic

With several months of winter ahead of us, nothing beats the warmth and comfortable style of a sweater dress. Add some color with a layering piece and add a couple of accessories to give it some flair. Starburst Sweater Dress in oatmeal heather. I have seen this soft merino wool dress with dolman sleeves on [...]

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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, [...]

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what to wear: snow day

How to keep your style on a chilly snow day. If you aren’t shoveling snow and can go out for the evening, you need the perfect combination of warmth and style. This Bloomingdales’s Coat nails that combination with a shawl collar and down filling.  And don’t worry, with it’s buckled belt and diagonal seams inward, [...]

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what to wear: chilly weather

Brrr! We are even feeling the cold weather out here in California. This casual chic outfit is intended to keep you toasty. Juicy Couture Long Sleeve Ruffle Puffa Jacket –the removable faux fur trim on the hood is right on trend. The down and feather fill feels luxurious and you will never want to take [...]

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how to wear: black textured jacket

Reader Wardrobe Challenge This is a wardrobe orphan in my closet. A very cozy, textured and streamlined black jacket for fall. Please teach me how to wear it with style. I’m blonde, so black can be harsh nearby my face but I like to dress monochromatic if possible, so this is a big challenge. When [...]

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what to wear – wine country

With the transition to fall comes the perfect opportunity to visit the wine country. And of course you want to dress fashionably for this excursion. In the San Francisco Bay Area, the harvest creates a buzz throughout the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, and the transition to the fall foliage creates a beautiful backdrop to your [...]

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eco-fashion 101

The clothing industry has a huge impact on the world at large, and many designers are beginning to use organic and sustainable materials along with responsible production techniques to reduce their environmental impact on the earth. Why? Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment because it [...]

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