The start of a new season always gets me excited to add new pieces to my wardrobe. February is a great time to start looking for new styles to add for Spring/Summer. I was recently planning my own trip away to the Bahamas, and then to Miami for an extended vacation, and I needed to plan what I will be wearing.

Typically when I think about wearing a long overcoat I think about a dressy outfit with a pair of high heels or boots. The overcoat is my go-to if I'm trying to complete my more formal look with a suit or a dress, or if I'm going somewhere that requires a proper outerwear garment like a party or a fancy event.

Recently I was looking through my closet for something new to wear for an evening event when I stumbled upon this very cute, strapless bustier from With Jean . I wanted to wear something I could easily strip down to in case there was dancing involved and the indoor temperature required removing layers, but also looks great under a shrunken cardigan. The bustier certainly fit the bill AND I could wear it with my faux leather pants.

It's January, and while we haven't seen much snow in the Northeast just yet, it's still a good idea to be prepared.

I love warm weather and if you had asked me 10 years ago what my favorite season is I would have, without hesitation, responded "Summer!" . These days I'm not so sure. As I've gotten older I appreciate the change of seasons so much more. I love the Fall with it's changing leaves and crisp weather. I enjoy the Spring where I'm thinking about the first bloom of flowers and looking forward to my first bike ride of the season.

The crossbody bag has become the new essential. While I love a great tote and how it lets me channel my inner Mary Poppins, crossbody bags are convenient and stylish. The key to an "updated" crossbody bag is to make sure the bag hits right at hip level and not lower. This will make you appear as chic as you want to be without dating you.

I once read that the condition of your wallet says a lot about you. The premise goes, if your wallet is neat and organized, with all the items in the right compartments, you're most likely good with managing your money. You know how much you're spending, you pay your bills on time and you probably balance your checkbook to the penny. Now with digital wallets, I'm not quite sure how to spot a financially responsible person!

There are 3 main categories one falls into when a major holiday rolls around. 1. You are the one hosting and having people over, 2. you are going to someone's house, or 3. you're going to a restaurant or venue.

I love a stylish outfit. I also like to be comfortable. Sometimes I want to be both stylish and comfortable! These days it's altogether possible to accomplish both AT THE SAME TIME.

When I'm fitting a client, I'm looking for the outfit to have right proportions. I want to make sure the the top, the pants, the shoes and any accessories strike the right balance. The whole outfit should work together and each piece should compliment each other to create an updated, modern look.

Trends will come and go but certain styles shift the evolution of a trend to one that has staying power for years, if not decades. Allow me to introduce you to the loose fit denim.

What single piece of clothing can you wear to a black tie event, can be worn with a blazer, or paired with sneakers, worn with boots, can easily go from day to night, and comfortable enough to wear to bed? Ok, I already gave away the answer! But seriously, the slip dress can do all that and more.

Footwear trends are always evolving. The heel shape, the toe shape, feminine vs. masculine. And we have the classics - the sneaker, the ballet flat, the plain pump. Now you can add the loafer to your collection of footwear classics. Walk this way as I introduce you to the new staple style!

Fall is here and the weather is getting cooler. While sweaters are an obvious option for handling the drop in temperature, you may want to consider the blazer as an easy add to update your current look. The blazer has been on the scene for quite some time and its popularity continues to grow. It has officially become a great basic to add to your wardrobe for any season. In fact, many of the top designers for Spring/Summer 2023 continued to include a blazer in their runway looks.