November days don't have a lot going for them. They tend to be cool, damp and dark. Good if you're a wine cellar or a tropical cave, not good if you're one of the seemingly endless days that mark the calendar between Halloween and the festive season. One bright spot that I can definitely mark on … [Read more...]
From My Closet – September 30th, 2013
I really thought I'd be getting into these things... Cords. Suede. Leather. Cable knits. Velvet. Paisley scarves. Jaunty teal handbags. I had plans to sort through my closets and cycle-out the stuff that needs packing away and bringing out the cool-weather and. But apparently today is not … [Read more...]
Wanted: More Colour!
So cleaned up a bunch of drawers and things yesterday, making mental notes about what my kids need to stay outfitted for the fall and winter. It's a huge list, yo. My kids are smallish, and I think I got some loooooong use out of a bunch items for the last, say, eighteen months, so suddenly, … [Read more...]
From My Closet – October 20th, 2011
Just for drinks with some foxes. Since I'm not very tall, just about every single pair of jeans I own need turning under, or in this case, over. I like the exaggerated height on the cuff, which also helps showcase these wonderful spectator pumps. They have an eyelet detail, which makes them feel a … [Read more...]
Get Your Summer Wardrobe Fall-Ready
September's fashion magazines are just hitting the mailboxes now which means two things; hernias for postal staff and a frenzy for fall clothes for the rest of us. As wonderful as the summer's been, at this point in the season I seek out any coolness in the air as an excuse to pull out a little … [Read more...]
Fall Fashion Innovation from Mark’s
Back to school time for me is all about the "first day of school" outfit. While my daughter and I bought her pink striped dress and matching socks weeks ago, my sons have taken longer to find that perfect outfit that signals, "I don't really care what I'm wearing, but yes I know it's cool." Even … [Read more...]
First Look at a Flirty Fall
This Style File post comes with a mental health warning - only proceed past this point if you are prepared to think about long sleeves, tweed and cooler temps. Yes, ladies, the stores are full of Fall fashions. Sadly, it's my job to talk about the reality that in a few weeks our flip flop/tank top … [Read more...]