Do you have a trench coat you love? This classic clothing piece was originally invented for the British army in World War II, (wikipedia says Thomas Burberry invented the gabardine fabric in 1879 for the UK war office in 1901). In the past hundred years, the trench style has ...read more
It's that funny time of year when shopping motivation is low, and, frankly, so is the inclination to get dressed up. The mid-winter doldrums hit even the most dedicated fashionista. The weather can be brutal on the East Coast, so for many of us it's basic black, loads of denim ...read more
It is the last chance to dress up for the year! Why not go big? If you've been playing it safe so far this year, maybe the big night is the time to step out of your fashion comfort zone. I think a sassy red jumpsuit is one of the best and easiest New Year's Eve outfit ideas. ...read more
If I polled all of you lovely readers, I bet the jumpsuit would be one of the top pieces you aren't sure you can pull off. Well, my friends I'm here to tell you today why moms CAN wear jumpsuits. So many women I know are hesitant to even try one on. I get it. You're worried that ...read more
I have so many friends that complain about the cold. I'm not one of them. I think it's an opportunity to take on a style challenge. The challenge? How to stay warm and stylish this winter. The answer? Pick lots of great layers and don't forget to shine. You can never have enough ...read more
It's the season of travel, and I need great fashion pieces that can keep up with me. I've got a slew of flights, train trips and car trips and I want to be comfortable while also looking pulled together. I always try to stock my closet with clothes that WORK. After 40 years of ...read more
Giving the gift of style isn't always easy. There's sizes to get right and of course, you've got to get the style too. For many moms, holidays can be stressful. There are lot of outfits you have to put together for parties and most of us don't have a ton of time or money to put ...read more
I'm always looking for new ways to style denim. Denim is such a staple in most women's wardrobes because it's incredibly versatile. It's great for work or play. I admit I've been in a bit of a skinny leg rut, so this week I'm trying a new silhouette -- the wide leg cropped. ...read more
It's that time of year, when I start dreaming of snow. As I write this I'm heading to Colorado to do some early reporting on the season. While I love spending time in the mountains, my "real" life is in NYC. And it snows here too! And it gets really, really cold. While my ski ...read more
For a bit of style and sophistication, you can beat sequins. It's like an instant party every time you wear them. But for many women, sequins can be intimidating. That's why I'm sharing tips for styling sequins. You've got plenty of time to shop for your holiday looks, why not ...read more
I'm excited to share that FEED’s Fall Collection has arrived! I always feel good supporting this brand. Lauren Bush has created a socially conscious company that always nails the fashion component. This fall, the FEED collection features brand new essentials including my ...read more
Weekends are made for easy, sporty style. To make pieces like a puffy vest or a sweatshirt feel fresh, the trick is to try a trendy fall color like burgundy. The color trend for fall style is burgundy and I'm smitten. It's rich and works perfectly with all the dark denim in my ...read more
It's finally time to slip on a coat. And nothing could be more fun to slip on that this Contessa Coat from cabi. It's part of the new arrivals from cabi, a small collection that delivers after the fall line arrives and before the holidays. From dressing up denim to topping a ...read more
I've all but given up on fashion week. Back in the days at Ralph Lauren, I loved attending shows. But the hassle of getting dressed up and waiting in long lines holds little allure anymore. Plus how I talk about fashion has evolved. I'm not so concerned about what's happening ...read more
One last photo shoot with my in-house (and I mean that literally) interns. This set of photos was taken by by youngest daughter on her last day of summer break. We spent a ton of time together last week and we talked a lot about my business and telling stories. I told her I use ...read more
Now that summer is winding down, I'm pausing to reflect on the pieces I've worn time and again. I love recognizing what is working or me and sharing it with other moms. This cabi shirtdress has become a wardrobe staple. It's easy to style and is the summer dress I wear time and ...read more
Cabi has been a part of my closet for six years. I can't imagine getting for fall without cabi fashion in my life. This year, I was invited to a special event hosted by my friends Audrey and Vera to preview the line and do a little shopping. Getting Ready for Fall with Cabi ...read more
A few years ago I stumbled into a Berenice store in Paris. I adored the trendy Boho designs and the quality was awesome; I love sharing my shopping finds from Paris. The store quickly became my go-to spot on our annual trip to France. I had to share this great dress I found in ...read more
This has been a transition summer for our family. Without sharing too much that isn't mine to share, we have a lot of change on the horizon. One way to deal with this is to dig my heels in and fight it. I'm attempting to do it the other way. The best I can do is work on me and ...read more
There's a heat index warning in NYC for most of this week. It's too hot to wear anything complicated. When I'm getting dressed in the morning I'm reaching for classics. This week I say, "think pink for summer outfits." A touch of pink with a mostly white outfit is perfect for the ...read more
In the summertime, I am all about living a blended life. I want to carve out special time with my family, but I also love my thriving business. Summer is a time when I need to be flexible. I need the same things from my clothes. That's why I love this easy summer outfit for work ...read more
Do you dress in red, white and blue to celebrate the summer holidays? Over the years, I have refined the art of wearing the patriotic colors without looking like I am stepping into a parade. This year, I have another fun outfit idea for July 4th. I'm wearing red, white and blue ...read more
Hello summer! It's time to lighten up and play around with clothes. Enough with the serious stuff. Today I want to talk about why the top summer fashion trend is the jumpsuit. I found this great one-piece linen jumpsuit from Splendid. It was the perfect piece to wear to our ...read more
Summer dresses are definitely my favorite. I love the simplicity of it all. All I need is one item of clothing, plus a great pair of shoes and, BOOM, my outfit is done. While I love strappy dresses, when I have a business meeting or event, I don't like to feel overly revealed. ...read more