The Gap offers matching holiday knitwear for the family almost every season. This year they showcased the “Crazy Stripe” collection, and I loved it. There’s something about the hectic combination of colours paired with the discipline of the geometric stripe that makes me smile.
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Become a PatronLink Love: Ringing Out 2016 with 12 Style Stories
This year I’ve once again rounded up 12 style-related stories that didn’t immediately fit into the themed Link Love posts …
Three Ways to Combine Your Hat, Scarf and Gloves
As temperatures plummet, we’re adding Winter accessories like hats, scarves and gloves to our outfits. Our icy and snowy …
Pullovers versus Cardigans
’Tis the season for knitwear as temperatures plummet, which means choosing between pullovers and cardigans. Pullovers are closed …
My Favourite Thermal Underwear
It’s been snowy and frozen in Seattle recently and I’m thankful for my thermal tees and long johns. They’re from …
Modern Retro For the Holidays
My holiday outfit this year is not at all what I had planned. I had my heart set on a dressy trouser suit with gold boots and …
Link Love: The Age of Customization
Racked believes that the popular trend of customizing items of clothing has shifted from a come-and-go fad to a thriving, permanent …
Match the Scarf to the Coat or the Outfit Underneath
As we wrap up for cold weather, there’s a common question that my clients ask about how to choose the scarf for their outfits. …
Weekly Roundup: Festive Items
Whether your style is maximal or minimal, or somewhere in between – ’tis the season for festive texture and shine. …
Winter Hats For the Hat Averse
I found it hard to feel good in a hat because of my very short hair and specs. To my eye, hats look better when hair is peeking out …
Why Skirts & Dresses Aren’t Coming Out For the Holidays
Working with clients over the years, I’ve noticed a strong movement away from wearing skirts and dresses for holiday parties, …
Fashion News Roundup: November 2016
The world’s largest handbag hall, an exhibition about Princess Diana’s style, a Dries Van Noten documentary, and more style …
Link Love: Independent Boutiques
Racked explains why Oakland’s indie shopping scene is worth its own trip. The New York Times lists four New York neighbourhoods …
Learn From My Shopping Mistakes
I help others shop for a living, but that doesn’t mean that I’m immune from making my own shopping mistakes. I’ve …
Thank You to All of YLF
A big THANK YOU to all who support YLF. Whether you’ve visited once, or are an active member who checks in several times a …
Four London Purchases
I recently returned from a ten day trip visiting family in the Netherlands and the UK. I didn’t go shopping in the …
Earthy and Comfy for Thanksgiving
I enjoy traditions, which is why we photograph my annual Thanksgiving Day outfit in exactly the same spot every year. It’s …
Two Revised Style Goals
Setting style goals gives us a helpful frame of reference when we review our closet, shop for new items, create outfits, and …
Link Love: Fall 2016 Handbag Trends
From drawstring pouches to wide-strap crossbodies, here are five handbag trends to sport this Fall. Popsugar lets us know that metal …
The Fantastic Forgettable Outfit
There are all sorts of ways you can rate your own outfit. Is it appropriate, interesting and current? It is comfortable and practical? …
Necklines That Complement My Necklaces
After a five year hiatus I’m back to wearing my assortment of chunky pearl necklaces several times a week. I prefer my pearl …
Insulate Wide Cropped Pants With Pantyhose
Fashion is moving away from tight skinny jeans and pants to proportions that are shorter and wider from hip to ankle. Voluminous and …
Weekly Roundup: Interesting Odds & Ends
Here’s a selection of items that caught my eye last week. Some of the pieces worked well on my clients and followed them home. A …
