Casual Flounce – Skirt & Sneakers Outfit

Blonde woman in casual summer skirt & sneakers look: blue ruffle skirt with jean jacket and blue slip-on sneakers posing in front of brick wall.

A summer skirt & sneakers outfit for that casual street chic look! COMFORT…it is a vital thing, and as cliché as it sounds the older I grow the more vital a thing it becomes. In fact this side effect of maturation has been sneaking up on my footwear habits as of late, and I find myself reaching…

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Preppy Wardrobe Staples – Spring

Young blond in preppy wardrobe staples: white oxford, dark wash denims, heels, and scarf.

Add these 4 preppy wardrobe staples to your closet for effortless, classic style this spring! I truly enjoy putting outfits together, picking out what shirt would look best with this skirt or those pants and then accessorizing with scarves, jewelry, and shoes. But… Some mornings I just need to throw on something and head out…

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Gingham Cardis & Ladybug Tees

The perfect spring outfit pairing in blue and white: gingham cardis & ladybug tees!

The perfect spring outfit pairing in blue and white: gingham cardis & ladybug tees! “The Ladybug wears no disguises. She is just what she advertises. A speckled spectacle of spring, A fashion statement on the wing…. A miniature orange kite. A tiny dot-to-dot delight.” ~J. Patrick Lewis The other weekend my mother and I enjoyed…

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Tulips & Stripes

Tulips & Stripes for the perfect casual spring outfit...#ModernClassicStyle #Blueandwhitestripes #SpringLook #WIW

Tulips & Stripes for the perfect casual spring outfit… What pairs perfectly with blue and white stripes? Why tulips of course! Over Easter weekend S. and I went home to visit my parents, and while spring was not fully in swing there yet these tulips at our home town’s historic courthouse were in full bloom…

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Wool on Wool Stylish Winter Outfit

Wrap yourself in a stylish wool on wool outfit to beat the bitter winter weather. If we are to believe Punxsutawney Phil, which I am want to do (I mean he looks like a truthful little fellow), then we had best prepare ourselves for 6 more weeks of winter! So don’t pack away those sweaters…

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Pink Coat Giddiness

A pink coat to trounce those winter blues and inspire feelings of giddiness! This pink coat from Talbots never fails to inspire giddiness when I put it on. Of course wearing it on a snow day simply elevated that giddiness to ridiculous proportions. If you haven’t figured it out yet I love LOVE snow! Do…

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Winter Outfit with Fur Hat – Just Because…

All the promise of fashion - winter outfit with fur hat - just because #foxfur #vintagewoolcoat #cashmere #boyfriendjeans #mules

All the promise of fashion – a winter outfit with fur hat – just because… Just because… This fur hat makes me feel totally glamorous. Just because… This coat was my grandmother’s and when I wear it I feel like she is hugging me. Just because… Cream colored cashmere is always a good idea. Just…

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Fair Isle Sweater Vest on Repeat

Two looks with this fair isle sweater vest in classic black and white for chic everyday wear that will keep you toasty on these cold January days!

Two looks with this fair isle sweater vest in classic black and white for chic everyday wear that will keep you toasty on these cold January days! Walking in a winter wonderland Gone away is the bluebird Here to stay is the new bird He sings a love song as we go along Walking in…

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Picnic on the Tree Farm – Preppy Holiday Outfit

A vintage ski sweater, green hunters, wool mini, and trench cape make this the perfect preppy holiday outfit for a picnic on the tree farm!

A vintage ski sweater, green hunters, wool mini, and trench cape make this the perfect preppy holiday outfit for a picnic on the tree farm! This blustery sun filled day just begged for a causal picnic! We threw down a wooly, plaid blanket, laid out some cold cuts, and poured the apple cider for a…

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Orange Crush – Styling a Merino Wool Poncho

Wrap up in a stylish merino wool poncho for a chic look + my favorite ponchos under $100!

Wrap up in a stylish merino wool poncho for a chic look + my favorite ponchos under $100! *This post contains affiliate links.* While my mother and I were in Blowing Rock, we went on a little shopping excursion to the Tanner Doncaster Outlet. If you are not familiar with Doncaster, you should check their…

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