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August 2018

MIMI Tran Fashion Show

August 26, 2018

This weekend I had the pleasure of meeting the fashion designer, Mimi Tran, and drooling over her amazing creations at her five year anniversary celebratory fashion show at Santana Row.

Bay Area stye

This embellished pink tulle gown was one of my very favorites.

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Wardrobe Staple: The White Shirt (& Link Up)

August 23, 2018

Okay, can I be honest here?  I was late to game when it comes to appreciating the sophisticated and classy iconic white shirt.  I would always read the white shirt on the list of must-have items for women, but I didn’t get it.  I mean … first of all, it’s white and going to get dirty, right? And second of all, it probably needs ironing.

Lafayette 148 ny iconic white shirt

But with age comes comes an appreciation of timeless, versatile, sophisticated pieces .. and when it comes to those categories, nothing beats the white shirt.

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How to Dress a Pear-Shaped Figure

August 19, 2018

Tips & Tricks for Making the Most of your Pretty Pear-Shape!

This post is especially for my pear-shaped readers.  If you are fuller through the hips and thighs and smaller in your torso and shoulders, you are pear-shaped and this post is for you!

how to dress a pear shape

 

Women & Fruit

I hear some women complaining about being compared to a piece of fruit.  Point well taken, but personally, I’ve never had a problem with the term pear-shape and frankly, it describes my body pretty darn well.  I like it better than “triangle” but … whatever you want to call yourself, you know who you are!

 

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Soma Apparel (& Link Up)

August 16, 2018

You already know how crazy I am over Soma pajamas and Soma bras, but did you know Soma makes clothes to wear out and about too?  I’m in comfort heaven!

Did you ever notice how often I talk about comfort?   What can I say? I’m a gal who loves to feel good, along with looking good.  Sure we suffer some for beauty (eye brow threading anyone?), but if it’s not necessary I don’t like to add to my discomfort.  I’m all about enjoying life and having a positive attitude, which is much easier when you’re comfortable! Am I right?

Soma comfortable dress, pretty floral maxi dress

This post is a collaboration with Soma. All thoughts and opinions are all my own as always.

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Chambray Shirt & Suede Flats (& Link Up)

August 9, 2018

Every closet needs some classic basics, like a relaxed chambray shirt and comfy little flats.

J.Jill Kara flats

Post is a collaboration with J.Jill. All opinions are all my own.

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Fall 2018 Runway Trends to Try Now!

August 7, 2018

 When I was at New York Fashion Week in February, most of the designers were showing their Fall 2018 collections.  Here’s a few of the fall trends I thought my readers would like to start mixing into their wardrobes, along with a few tips and some shopping ideas.

(This amazing pinstriped suit by Taoray Wang.)

All photos are my own from NYFW.

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