Summer weather can be changeable, especially in the SF Bay Area. Fog gives way to sun, giving way to fog again later. So what to wear to an afternoon party? Shorts and a sweater are my go-to!.....
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: Block party
Even though the colorblock trend in apparel has come and gone, it's still going strong in handbags. Colorblock bags are a great way to add some graphic contrast to any outfit - not as busy as a print, but not as boring as a solid.....
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Seeing red
Are there certain colors you love, but don’t think they look good on you? Me too! Color is a great way to have fun with your wardrobe, and knowing how to wear your favorites can exponentially expand your possibilities.....
Read MoreTHE INTERSECTION: His & her lazy outfit
Do you ever wake up and feel like getting dressed requires more energy than you have that day? I did last week - but my remedy was simple: Take a couple of super simple pieces, add an interesting layer and a statement accessory and you're done! And it works for him AND her. Wasn't that easy?
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THE LOOK: Ghosts of blazers past
To conclude Summer Blazer Week, a quick look back of some of my blazer outfits from earlier this year.....
Read MoreTHE 3-WAY: Her summer blazer
Summer Blazer Week continues - and now, something for her. Third pieces (like cardigans and blazers) are just as important for women as for men, especially in summer - they finish off simple outfits, keep away the chill of the air conditioning, and provide coverage over skin-baring silhouettes.....
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Check please
Summer Blazer Week continues with this distinctive cotton blazer by Banana Republic. Call it bold, call it loud, it definitely gets your attention.....
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 OBSESSION: Is it Saturday yet?
Kate Spade Saturday is a new-ish brand, the more casual (and more affordable) cousin of the well-known Kate Spade. The styles are fun and flirty, cute and colorful, and altogether cool.....
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Just for fun
We took a lot of photos on vacation for the Packing Heat posts, so here are some of them that didn't make it into the final cut.....
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: Packing heat, part 3
Sometimes all you need is a button-down and a pair of shorts. At least that was the theme for most of my packing list for our recent trip to Arizona and Palm Springs. I brought 3 pairs of shorts - yellow, white and blue - and 2 tops for each. Here's what I paired with the blue shorts......
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