You know what I hate? Those lists of ‘must-have’ items that come out every season. Because they assume that you need the same things as everyone else (you don’t). But here’s the deal: I’ve been a wardrobe stylist for over 9 years. I’ve been in over 300 closets. And in all that time (and with all those clients), there are a few things that I introduce to new clients every fall. So, here are 4 styles my new clients love - that they had no idea they needed.
Read MoreTHE 3-WAY: His sleek sneakers
You love your sneakers, right? They're comfortable and easy, and perfect for dressed-down times. Well, there's another breed of sneakers out there - that are just as comfortable and easy, but a little classier and a little more stylish.....
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Summer resolution - Short sleeves
Do you have clothes that you have the full intention of wearing over the summer - but then summer starts drawing to a close, and you realize you haven't? I do, so I'm making it my late summer resolution to wear (at least once) all the things I planned to wear but didn't.
Check out the post to see my short sleeve floral shirt that I bought in March, and just haven't gotten around to wearing.....
Read MoreTHE 3-WAY: My summer blazer
Summertime. It's hot. It's humid. It's no time to talk about layering, right? Wrong. Third pieces, such as blazers and cardigans, are instrumental to creating interesting outfits in any season. So that's why it's officially Summer Blazer Week at Urbanite | Suburbanite.....
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Packing heat, part 2
White shorts are the obvious choice for a summer vacation, so they were one of the first things in my bag for our road trip to Arizona and Palm Springs. Here's how I wore them twice during the trip.....
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Packing heat, part 1
Roadtrip to Arizona, with a stop in Palm Springs on the way home. Weather report says hot, hot, hot - and then the next day, hot. What to pack?.....the formula was 3 pairs of shorts + 2 tops each = 6 daytime looks.....So here's my two days of yellow shorts.....
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Ships ahoy
Nautical looks are timeless. At least that's what I tell myself when I wear striped t-shirts and navy cardigans all summer.....
Read MoreTHE 3-WAY X 2: Denim Jacket for Dad's Day
In honor of Father's Day, our good friend Sonia Cole did a photoshoot with me and my younger son, Adam. We had a really fun day, and got some great shots showing the versatility of a denim jacket at any age.....
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Short stripe
Summer. Sunday. Shorts. Stripes. Sort of all work together, don't they? Last Sunday we had some errands to run, and happened upon this park with a lake - so we decided to stop by and take some photos.....
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Blue camo
Have you ever bought something, and then let it sit in the bag for weeks? You're not sure if you should keep it - and then one day you just pull it out in need of an outfit, and the decision is made?.....
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Tough color
Yellow is not my best color - but yet lately I can't resist it. It is a "tough color" for me, but I decided to make it work.....
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Spring break, day 2
Nothing says summertime (or in this case, spring break) like a brightly colored shirt and white jeans.....
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