I posted the below message on Instagram the other day and realized I should share it here as well. Not all blog subscribers are Instagram followers and vice versa. After...
A Khaki Trench – The Forever Piece
...anything, and instantly I feel pulled together and dressed. Look closely at the frayed, raw edge detail on the Maggie Marilyn version above. Love. I’m forever returning to the simple...
PROLON SALE
On Instagram this week, I shared the 25% off code ProLon is offering through July 17th. I’m repeating it here since not everyone is on Instagram daily and may have...
Packing A Carry-On For A Week In Cold Weather
...another must and an assortment of colors instantly changed the look of my outfits. I’ve collected several over the years and am so happy to have a selection when I...
NEWNESS I LIKE!
I’m back. If you follow me on Instagram, you know I spent the last month traveling. I managed to schedule a few posts while I was gone, but ultimately became...
SOUTH OF FRANCE HIGHLIGHTS
...next time. My Instagram Highlights on Saint Tropez and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat will give you a more in depth visual from my trip. Saint Tropez Restaurants: La Petite Plage: Dinner at La...
WEARING LATELY: OLD AND NEW
I posted this image on Instagram over the weekend and received requests for direct links…what color is the bag, what style are the jeans, who makes the pearl necklace, etc....
Cutter Brooks: The Best Shop in the Cotswolds
From the archives. Originally published in 2019. If you follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve been traveling the last few weeks. The Cotswolds was the last leg of the...
PERSONALIZING A SELF-TAN
...and feels like no other tanning product I’ve used in the past. It dries instantly with no stickiness or odor. The self-tan drops for face or body further the tanning...
FRESHENING UP
...for an instant update. It doesn’t take much. A couple of oversized pillows, textured blankets, beautiful candlelight, and stylish essentials for entertaining will do the trick. At the end of...
A Week Of Denim – Day Two
...I dress – rotating my favorite denim silhouettes with both new pieces and old favorites. Shoes are always an instant update for me since most everything else is pretty basic....
A Few Current Favorites
A few of my current favorite pieces and something new: I’ve fallen in love with the gray pony hair ATP slides I posted on Instagram the other day. They...
Road Tripping: Building A Week of Outfits from A Few Key Essentials
...I wore in my Instagram pics. The weather and activity dictated which items made the most sense each day, and even though this was a road trip, it was far...
Shopping Vintage
I’ve been a fan of shopping vintage since my early twenties, when I wandered through my first flea market. I was instantly hooked on the process of the hunt for...
The Key to Carry-On Travel
An Instagram post of my carry-on bag and tote generated lots of interest and questions. I listed all of the items I packed and mentioned how the perfect tote bag...
FIVE DAYS ON PROLON’S “FASTING MIMICKING DIET”
...I follow on Instagram/blog, does the FMD several times a year and suggests kitchari as an easy to digest meal when re-introducing food to the diet. Frankly, I wasn’t hungry,...
AMSTERDAM IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA
...item for my packing strategy this fall. I swooped them up as soon as I saw Linda Wright wearing them on an Instagram post. Fall temperatures waver throughout the day,...
THE LITTLE BLACK BLAZER
...created by The Row. I wear it with everything – jeans, skirts, shorts or dresses. A little black blazer is the easiest piece to add instant polish to even the...
A MODERN CLASSIC
When Gucci introduced the Horsebit 1955 bag for Cruise 2020, it became an instant classic. Based on an archival design from over six decades ago, the bag has modern appeal....
Travel In Style
...instant update to a classic piece. With wide lapels and rolled up sleeves, it’s a perfect transitional piece. More slouch in STELLA MCCARTNEY‘s crepe track pants. The perfect luxe –...
TRANSITIONING TO SPRING AND BEYOND
...eye as a fantastic topper. Three quarter sleeves, perfect for warmer weather, look original and were an instant selling point for me. With details similar to a tailored piece, the...
THE WFH GIFT GUIDE
...pretty porcelain tray to collect loose ends, or an eye-catching lucite topped trinket box would all provide an instant upgrade. In my search, I found unique catchalls, sophisticated desk accessories,...
WHAT I’M EYEING NOW
...up. I think they look especially good grounded with dark colors. Brown, for instance. The combination feels modern and adds longevity to styling a number of other pieces in my...
WESTMAN ATELIER ON SALE AT CREDO
I became an instant fan at the very beginning of the Westman Atelier launch and was lucky enough to have a personal tutorial with Gucci Westman on selecting and application...
THE LITTLE LUXURIES GIFT LIST
...in my book). Or slip on the pillow boot for ultimate in-flight comfort. Pull together a rainy day outfit with a designer umbrella. I promise, it will instantly look chic....
WHAT TO BUY ON SALE
...items is eliminated. I can instantly revisit favorites and decide if they are still viable. Doing this, I’ve recognized a few items on my list this season that have eluded...
THE TIMELESS BEAUTY OF CAMEL AND GOLD
...Totême wrap jacket and bold gold jewelry instantly went to the top of my radar. Worn with casual denim and a black top is an outfit I could easily replicate...
ELEVATING BASICS WITH JEWELRY
...rings with ease. Forget the idea of reserving pieces for certain occasions. I like jeweler Nina Runsdorf’s instagram bio in describing her designs, “Elegant, modern, creative and never too precious...
DOWN ANOTHER VINTAGE ALLEY
...great that suits me, I feel like I’ve scored the jackpot. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve seen a few of my favorites. Chanel jackets from Kern 1 and...
FEBRUARY NOTES: A NEUTRAL STORY
...of my favorite instagram travel accounts is Jamie Edward’s I Am Lost And Found. She recently wrote up a detailed review of The Green O which confirmed for me that...
CLOSET CLEANING, PART ONE
...they were purchased ages ago (Lanvin leopard flats above). I mixed some of the older pieces with newer items and shared a few photos on an Instagram story. There were...
THE PACKING ESSENTIALS
...solids and prints. They instantly finish a look and offer variety to the uniform. My favorites are in cashmere/silk that are lightweight so I can compactly store them in my...
SUNSCREEN TRIO
...at absorbing the most damaging Ultra Long UVA rays. It’s a favorite of Dr. Ellen Gendler who I follow on Instagram for her straightforward product reviews. Although Amazon sells it...
DESIGNING A MODERN HEIRLOOM
...the collection is intended to be worn. Each treasured piece is a timeless memento for daily and occasion wear. As I said in my Instagram post, jewelry, fashion and interior...
THIS WEEK’S TOP 10
I posted in an Instagram story ten great finds from the week. I’m constantly saving items that catch my eye but they don’t always make a cohesive story or point....
JUNE RECAP
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I was traveling throughout the month of June. A 14-night cruise in Norway visiting the Fjords and North Cape, with an additional...
THREE NEW THINGS
...(favorite!) and felt like I could use a boost of color. A swipe of this gorgeous red instantly changed everything. A smudged little dap looked soft and complemented a new...
STYLE INSPIRATION ABROAD
...uniform mode and fashion took a back seat. If you follow me on Instagram, you saw the look…jeans, sweaters, sneakers and boots spruced up with patterned scarves and a rotation...
CARRY-ON PACKING TIPS FOR A WEEK: THE COLD WEATHER EDITION
...variety. Cashmere scarves are another must and an assortment of colors instantly changed the look of my outfits. My favorite are from White + Warren. I pack wool socks and...
MUSINGS ON PARIS
...in France I’ve been wanting to explore. If you want to follow along, I’ll be posting details daily on Instagram. I’ll do an abbreviated recap when I’m back. Meanwhile, I’ll...
THE NEXT CONTENDERS
A few weeks ago I posted a photo on Instagram of a polka dot dress I wore while in Dallas. The dress is from Rixo circa 2018. On the left,...
MY ANCHOR PIECES FOR TRAVEL
I’m back. If you follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve been traveling the last few weeks. My husband and I strung together a few destinations for a trip that...
ROCKIN’ MOCK CROC
...mock-effect looks authentic. I’ve already purchased the Toteme boots I posted on Instagram the other day and now I’m narrowing in on a belt. My favorite is from The Row....
TIE ONE ON
Inspired by a photo I shared on Instagram, I’m giving my silk scarves a spin. They haven’t been in rotation lately, so they suddenly feel fresh. A simple silk square...
EVENT DRESSING
Over the last couple of weeks on Instagram, I shared several dresses I ordered for upcoming events. From full-length beaded gowns to flowing, all-over florals, I tried on a wide...
SHARING MY RUNWAY FAVES
During fashion week, I share highlights from the runway shows on my Instagram stories. A lot of the looks don’t necessarily translate to anything I’d wear, but they’ve caught my...
SHOPPING LIST
In today’s Instagram Story, I’ve put together a new season shopping list of the shoes, bags and separates I’m eyeing from the selection at Bergdorf Goodman. And…today is the last...
LOGO FREE LOAFERS & EASY RETURNS
...process, that concern no longer exists. In my Instagram story over the weekend on loafers, there were requests for logo free options. I’ve rounded up a handful of equally beautiful...
A GOOD READ
...2018 on a previous cruise through the Norwegian Fjords. There’s not too many places I repeat but Norway is one of them. It’s beyond gorgeous. Follow me on Instagram to...
DRESS & HAT
I posted the link to my linen dress and hat on an Instagram story but many missed it and have asked for a repeat. The dress is Michael Stars and...
CIRCLING BACK
Last week, I shared on Instagram a photo by Sandra Semburg of a woman at the couture shows in Paris wearing a ruffle detailed white blouse. It struck a lot...
IT’S STILL SUMMER – THE END OF SEASON PACKING LIST
...style them just like any other bottom. Again if you find a set, like this one, that’s ideal. JACKETS & OTHER TOPPERS: I love having a blazer to instantly pull...
A BOOT, BAG, & BLAZER
...would instantly update any look where you’re reaching for a boot. For California shoppers, there is a ankle version that will still provide the narrow squared off toe box on...
OCTOBER MOOD
...brainer and instantly chic. One of my favorite camel pieces is a sweater from last year’s Vince Monogram collection. It’s available in limited sizes and on sale here. I’ll also...
FAVORITE THINGS: PART TWO
...that the first Favorite Things story was only posted on Instagram. Here is a repeat so we’re caught up in one place. @anoteonstyle Reposting from @anoteonstyle: Over the next few...
PERFECTO FROM GUCCI!
Instant love for the Gucci Horsebit sandal that just dropped on Mytheresa. The style meets my prerequisites for a heeled shoe, namely a strap to secure my foot and a...
RESORT STYLE RESET
...frayed terry short caftan in red – the it color from the 2024 spring collections. These are just a few selected, with more below and others in today’s Instagram Story....
WARDROBE BUILDING PIECES
...wool, tweed, cashmere – they’re workhorse pieces in my closet for good reason. Easy to style, incredibly versatile and they instantly add the finishing touch to an other wise basic...
PARIS HIGHLIGHTS
I posted daily on Instagram during my recent trip to France and had several requests to detail the itinerary. What started off as a whim of an idea to see...