It’s always a  puzzle- you are at the shoe store and wonder, “will one of these shoes become my all time favorite or will I get stuck with a pair that pinches and is seldom worn? ” How to know? Do you try for trendy/stylish only to end up with a pair that looks exactly like all of the other shoes you own? It’s true, a perfect pair will compliment your clothing, be so comfortable they can be worn all day and will last for several seasons. Unfortunately, I have learned about...

I love people watching and the folks in Rome did not disappoint. I had so much fun observing the trends, colors and styles. It was a holiday week and it appeared that most of Rome was out for a stroll dressed to the nines. The Italian women definitely love their style. Here are my favorite pictures of the trends I observed. To see the entire picture, click on the thumbnail. Monochromatic dressing in a light color. Beautiful coats and hats. Tights, stockings and interesting shoes. Leather/pleather...

I always like to think about changing up my winter wardrobe once the calendar flips to January. Fall colors don’t seem right and we haven’t had much of a winter so I am bored with my existing combinations. Sometimes just changing up how we combine our clothes will give our wardrobe new life. Refresh your look by layering like a pro: my favorite layering piece is an A’nue Ligne sleeveless tank. It provides warmth, adds no bulk and finishes even a simple outfit combination. Focus...