Less is More: Fall Boots

The trend in boots this year is sleek and simple, with fabulously rich colors. A good rule of thumb: the simpler the style, the more important is the quality and texture. Take for example the Iden Wedge by Steve Madden. More Steve Madden...   Don't you just … [Read more...]

Boden-A Love Story

I used to have a catalog addiction. It's not that I shopped too much from them, I just got too many and then poured over each and everyone wishing my life was more like the ones on the shiny pages. I wanted to host parties on the Pottery Barn beach patios and cook with everything in the Williams- … [Read more...]

Fashion Friday: Python

Ladies, you heard it here first. The hottest trend this fall is Python. I absolutely love this trend -- edgy and sophisticated and perfectly CHIC! Snakeskin is a classic, and it's neutral so it goes with everything, but it adds just the right amount of pizazz to any outfit. Take a look at … [Read more...]

Engagement Session Options: A Dress

We're getting our engagement pictures taken next week.  Yes, I know.  We're already married.  But the session was included in our wedding photography package and I'm definitely not going to let it go to waste. So it's more like we're getting our one-year-and-two-months photos taken.  It's all the … [Read more...]

Small Style :: First Day of School

School started up this week for many of us, and like many moms, I took my kids shopping for First Day of School outfits. They don't need a thing, as it is still plenty warm for summer clothes, but I love carrying on my childhood tradition of having a fresh outfit designated for the First Day of … [Read more...]

The Bag I Covet

I have long been disparaging the fact that I have to carry two heavy bags every time I travel -- my laptop bag and my camera bag. I love both -- my red Lola Epiphanie bag and my black (with red trim - see how coordinated I am!?) Lodis Audrey laptop bag. No doubt about it, there are both … [Read more...]

Who Loves Boots? I Do!

There are lots of a few things I like about summer, but there is one thing that makes me SO! EXCITED! for fall... BOOTS! Let's take a look at some, shall we? I know it's still 90+ degrees where I am, so I can't get *too* excited about things, but hey. ONE day it will be cool enough to wear … [Read more...]

What We Wore This Week

What Grace Wore: Navy linen dress by J. Crew, similar to this, faux cork slides by Payless, silver flower TJMaxx's Lucy&Laurel jewelry, green canvas east-west bag by LaCoste. I wore this to a dedication for the renaming of the Counseling Center in honor of my father in law, at Penn State - … [Read more...]

Eight Favorite Flares Under $100

Flares are all the rage this fall. But if you're not able to break the bank, here are a few options under $100. … [Read more...]