Archive for the ‘Dressing Between Seasons’ Category

Spring Break 2012: What to wear in the city

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Sometimes your getaway doesn’t have to be on a beach or mountain.  You can simply have a blast in any major city and enjoy all the attractions it has to offer with your friends.  New York City, Chicago, San Francisco…all great choices to make the most of your spring break!  So what to wear this time of year for some fabulous memories?  Check out our guide below. Read the rest of this entry »

What to wear to Mardi Gras

Photo | Fodor's

Photo | Fodor's

by Renae Virata

Most of us forget exactly why we party on Fat Tuesday (or why it’s even called that), but we certainly know how to party for it!  Mardi Gras celebrations are popping up around the country, but the two biggest in New Orleans and Galveston, Texas, have paved the way for two weekends of debauchery.  We interviewed Jessica Galetz, owner of the hip NOLA shop Glam 504 (“where the big apple meets the big easy” – so cute!) to give us the low-down on what to wear…and what to expect. :-) Read the rest of this entry »

Transition winter to spring: Layered scarves

Scarf Layer 1by Renae Virata

Here’s a fun way to transition between winter and spring: layered scarves.  Mixing textures, colors, and weights is an effortless way to up your scarf look a notch for easy, casual chic.

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Rain boots that add a little sunshine – 18 styles

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Only $30! Click to shop.

by Renae Virata

I LOVE my rainboots.  They are so practical for a walk with my little pug or a quick jaunt to the grocery store on a wet day.  I decided, however, that practical doesn’t have to LOOK practical. So I searched high and low for the perfect pair of limited-edition-Jimmy-Choo-Hunter look-alikes and finally found them.  My black reptile-textured rubber wellies work with so much in my closet that they have a very real and proper spot on my shoe rack.  And you can find your perfect pair, too! Read the rest of this entry »

What to Wear in New England: Fall Foliage Tour

Fall foliageby Renae Virata

It’s time to break out the cozy sweaters and cords!  Nothing says fall better than a crisp drive through the country’s best display of autumn splendor – New England.

If you are lucky enough to make it to this region of the US in September, October, and November, you can take any one of dozens of recommended fall foliage tours in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont that can range anywhere between 30 to 200+ miles. Read the rest of this entry »

21 Taupe heels to love for Fall

Dolcetta by Dolce Vita $99.00

Dolcetta by Dolce Vita $99.00

by Renae Virata

Every season, I hear the same gripe from either friends or those dragging their feet through the aisles of DSW or the shoe area at Nordstrom – I can’t find the perfect taupe heel!  You know exactly what I’m talking about. That sexy pump in the perfect shade of grayish/beigish/tan that looks good with gray, white, black, brown, camel, navy, pastels, berries, and every other shade of the rainbow.   It seems to transcend seasons, to handle any occasion, and to be secretly chic in all its neutral glory.   In essence, the perfect heel to pack for any trip, any time of the year!  I hear ya!  So, my taupe shoe radar went up and discovered these delicious options to meet any fashionable taste, budget, and style.  From patents to suedes, open toes to wedges, you can never have too many taupe shoes in your wardrobe! Read the rest of this entry »

Fall fashion: Fierce belts

Linea Pelle $75One of the easiest ways that I have found to update any look is a fabulous belt!  The variety of colors, widths, textures, even closures can do take a simple look from work to happy to night in a flash.  Below are some picks to help get your fall belt collection started.  All belts are from Linea Pelle who has some of the most unique belt selections online! Read the rest of this entry »

Transition from Summer to Fall: Key Pieces to Have Now

BKE Striped Cardigan Sweater $36.50The fall fashion season may have already begun, but are you literally feeling it?  It may be hard to imagine the crispness of fall and the joy of layering when it’s still so hot, hot, hot for some of us! When you want to look more fall but still stay cool, you can easily make the transition with just a few key ideas.  Read the rest of this entry »

One Piece, Three Ways: Pencil skirt from American Apparel

American Apparel - Interlock Pencil Skirt 2American Apparel has done it again!  The purveyor of multi-use style has a fabulous cotton/spandex skirt that can bring tons of mileage to any trip or everyday wardrobe.  I was lucky to be able to snag one from American Apparel to try out.  At just $36 and in 20 delicious colors, it is probably one of the best additions to your wardrobe this season.

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Airport Style: IND (Indianapolis)

what to wear in indianapolisby Renae Virata

I was fortunate to find Ellie at the Indianapolis International Airport when I landed at midnight from Phoenix.  For such a late night, she was super cute in her totally together travel get-up. Read the rest of this entry »