Let’s Talk Tights

One of the things I love about fall (although, full disclosure: it's my favorite season, so, there's LOTS of things) is buying new tights! It's a quick and easy, relatively inexpensive way to transition some of your summer pieces into the season. Some of my favorites... Hue Textured Diamond … [Read more...]

What We Wore This Week 9.21

What Grace Wore: Embellished tank top from Old Navy with taupe gaucho pants by French Connection (they were an old pair of wide-leg trousers that I had hemmed).  The black leather belt has a large pewter and brass buckle; it's from the 80s, I swear. I think I wore them with a big, shoulder-padded … [Read more...]

Affordable, Fashionable and Warm Children’s Shearling Boots

I love my shearling Ugg boots and wear them all Winter. I have bought real Uggs for my kids, but paying $100-150 is a total budget breaker so I have found some super cute and warm shearling boot alternatives that we love and are both fashionable and warm! Target shearling boots for … [Read more...]

5 Women’s Trench Coats for under $50

Trench coats are an absolute style classic. They've been in style for years and they will continue to be. They definitely qualify as an investment piece and are worth splurging on. But if dropping $1000 on a Burberry trench coat  isn't in your budget right now, there are a lot of fabulous … [Read more...]

Stylish with a Side of Trendy

My mom always made the best of what she had. Silk purse out of sow's ears and all that. We lived in a small town on a professor's salary. And she had 4 kids. Let's say she had Bloomie's tastes on a K-Mart budget but always managed to look GREAT. Staying trendy can be mighty costly. You may be … [Read more...]

Red Hot At The 2011 Emmys

With every awards show emerges a new trend.  While metallics were all the rage at this year's Grammys, bright red stole the show at the Emmys on Sunday night. via Kate Winslet covered up in a perfectly tailored cap-sleeve Elie Saab while Adrianne Palicki went for a more form fitting silouette.  … [Read more...]

Emmys with Curves

Google Emmy Fashion and there are a billion entries today. But with the exception of one or two, they all have the same six or seven Best Dressed ladies. I figured I'd use this opportunity to celebrate the unsung heroes of Hollywood: curves. I'm not talking about "curves" which has become PC code … [Read more...]

Nordstrom Rack Fashion Haul

Last week, Jo-Lynne and Melissa hit Nordstrom Rack. Together. We really should wear a warning label when we go shopping together. I left Jo-Lynne alone for 5 minutes and found her with an entire shopping cart full of finds. You can't take your eyes off her for a second, people. The only … [Read more...]

Fashion Friday: Glam Looks from Surprising Places

Who says you need to spend a fortune to look amazing this fall? Can you guess where these outfits are from??? (Every outfit is all from one store) Outfit #1:   Glam it up by allthingschic featuring lace up oxford heels Outfit #2:   polka dot and camel by allthingschic … [Read more...]