The Levi’s 501: Then and Now
Levi’s 501s go down as one of the most iconic pairs of jeans of all time. The style has a rich history spanning 140 years, but it had a period of unprecedented popularity from the late ‘80s to the mid...
View ArticleTrendy Birkenstocks: One Year In
The Arizona style Birkenstock went fashionably mainstream last season, and the trend continues this year. Apparently Nordstrom ran out of Birkenstocks last Summer and won’t be making the same mistake...
View ArticleNine ’90s Inspired Footwear Trends
It’s fun to see fashion turn full circle with a line-up of footwear trends that were all the rage a couple of decades ago. Some styles, like the toe mules, were fashionable as recently as fourteen...
View ArticleMust Haves for Spring & Summer 2015
I love that fashion has become more colourful, comfortable, practical and flexible over the years. We have the freedom to cherry pick from the trends, and wear them in ways that reflect our personal...
View ArticleThe Espadrille Trend
Espadrilles are an iconic classic, which gives them a high longevity factor (much like Chuck Taylor Converse sneakers). Some seasons though, espadrilles gain momentum and become more fashionable, like...
View ArticleA Floral for Everyone
Like pastels, floral patterns stir up a lot of emotion. A lot of the associations are positive. Flowers are naturally beautiful with almost infinite variety, which is why they are a constant source of...
View ArticleTen Ways to Add ‘70s Flair to Your Style
Much like the ‘80s, the ‘70s tend to get a bad rap. But to my eye it’s a fashion era full of fun silhouettes, dazzling allure, fabulous textures and interesting garment detailing. If you find it...
View ArticleMaking Sense of Culottes
Culottes have been a fringe trend for four years, and are finally getting mainstream traction. They are appealing because they combine the visual read of a skirt with the practicality of trousers....
View ArticleThe Low-Slung Belted Tunic
A black, white and cognac outfit recently caught my eye at two different Banana Republic stores. The fluid black eyelet tunic was combined with white skinny jeans, a low-slung cognac belt and black...
View Article8 Spring Updates for Business Casual
When updating my clients’ wardrobes for Spring and Summer, I’ve found that eight items in particular have been most effective in refreshing their business casual looks. These items were easily...
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