So Many Red Shoes…So Little Closet Space
I have a pair of deep ruby red patent shoes that I love wearing when it’s time to cover up the toes. Because they’re a dark shade, I treat them like I would a brown or black pair of shoes, wearing them with almost everything. If you’re looking for some red hot ideas, you’ll find everything from casual to dressy and petites to plus sizes. But first, above are a few shoes that didn’t make it into outfits below. From left to right: Pilar Abril Verbena T-Strap...
Read MoreThe 6 Items or Less Experiment…What Would I Wear?
Have you heard about Six Items or Less? It’s an international movement that is challenging people see what happens when they pare down to six clothing items (undergarments, shoes and accessories not included) for 30 days. It started in June and is well underway so I have a good excuse to not participate. But would I? And what would be on my essentials list? First, let’s start with my picks, shown above: The navy dress is a perfect a-line that can be dressed up or down. This...
Read MoreLook What I Made at Sewtropolis…a.k.a. Summer of I Can Sew a Skirt
Here it is, my first serious sewing project. And I have to say, it was actually pretty easy! When I think about the fact that this is an a-line skirt with a box cut and a lining, it’s daunting. Daunting because I never took to sewing machines. I took Interior Design instead of Home Economics in high school and somehow never got familiar with my mom’s sewing machine. So I took a Skirts class at Sewtropolis with Nikol Gianopoulos in her adorable sewing studio – the only...
Read MoreFabuliss Helps Jennie Make the Most of a Denim Skirt
Jennie is a full-time mom and part-time photographer, adjusting to her post-baby curves. We shopped her closet for items that would keep her hips and shoulders balanced while emphasizing her waist. It turns out that one of her most versatile items was a denim skirt. Not surprising – this is something I wear almost daily! She has a lot of cute tops with feminine details and colors to change up the look of the skirt. And she has *great* shoes from sequined sandals to zebra flats to...
Read MoreSummer Pick List…24 Items for 44 Outfits
There are so many great summer items out there that it’s nearly impossible to narrow my picks down. But alas, it had to be done! Here are some of my favorites, built around a few summer themes, to mix and match with fits that flatter. For each group, the items are interchangeable. You can mix the top layers with any of the bottoms and add the jackets and sweaters with the dresses. It’s amazing how a few new items can help you quickly expand the number of outfits you can...
Read MoreSummer of (White) Dresses…Options Galore
Who knew that Summer of Dresses would be gaining such great momentum?!? The magazine Minnesota Monthly put out a call for ladies in white dresses and of course, I had to submit something! As you can see, I found a number of options between Von Maur, Macy’s and Nordstrom…some good, some not so good. Top row, left to right: This is my homemade white dress, made out of separates. I took a couple of different photos with different accessories. I’m not sure if I’ll...
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