Occasionally when I’m with a client, I show them something that I think is incredibly useful – and they say, “I don’t know how I’d wear that.” But here’s the deal. When you see something new (or something you already own), you may unconsciously pigeonhole it. You might be convinced that you can only wear it one way – and you ignore its versatility. So, here are two examples where it’s not about the item, it’s about the outfit. Because if you’re stuck in wearing ‘cute top & jeans’ outfits, this may be exactly what you need.
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: My favorite color for summer
You have your favorite colors, right? Some of them may be your favorites to wear. Or your favorites in décor. And if you think about it, you might have your favorite colors to wear in certain seasons, too. I have a favorite color for summer - it’s white. I love white because it feels so fresh in the summer months. And it makes most every other color feel summer-right, too. Check out why I love white via a bunch of summer outfits I created for my clients.
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Black & white for date night
Black and white – pretty classic, right? And it’s also a bold and impactful combination since it’s high contrast. So if you’re not feeling all that bold and impactful on a daily basis, how about black and white for date night? Check out black and white date night looks I created for 5 clients (all based in pants!)
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Summer resolution - white pants
Did you plan to wear something so much this summer, and then didn't? I planned to wear my white khakis non-stop - but now that summer is almost over, I feel like they stayed in my closet too much! So here I am, squeezing in another wearing before the weather turns.....
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 4
Packing for a vacation can be time-consuming and stressful. Creating the perfect balance of taking enough, but not taking too much can blow anyone's mind......My formula was simple - 3 shorts, 2 shirts each, and a couple of outfits for nighttime. Here's what I wore to dinners during our recent trip to Arizona and Palm Springs.
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Bright plaid
Too hot to be stylish? Never! It was pretty warm here this past weekend, but I had plans for a photoshoot with a fellow fashion blogger (which you'll see in a few weeks) and brunch with friends, so I opted for a lightweight plaid shirt and white pants.....
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