What to Wear to a Concert

  Who is ready for warm weather and outdoor concerts? Me too! Except, it is still not warm yet. Sigh. The days are cold, windy and gray.  It feels like March in mid-April and I've got two concerts in the next month that I need to find something to wear for, which leads me to these two SIMPLE looks to wear to a concert.  Guaranteed you have similar items like these in your closet too. What to Wear to a Concert: Look 1 First concert: Rick Astley.  I know it dates me but he was my all time favorite when I was about 12.  A giant poster on the bedroom wall and all.  I'll throw my vegan leather jacket over this look when the temps get cool on the way home.  Add some sparkle and you are good to go.   What to Wear to a Concert: Look 2 In May I'm off to Jack White … [Read more...]

Operation Secret Makeover: Fixing Your Husband’s Fashion on the Down Low

Alright ladies, are you up for a challenge? Many of you have probably wanted to give your significant other a makeover at some point. After asking, you might have been shut down, or you might've never even asked, knowing what the answer will be. The trick is to start introducing stylish elements into his daily routine, and he probably will never even notice what you're doing. Here are some stealthy husband makeover ideas for this bizarre and hilarious project. Buy Manly Grooming Products The male grooming market grew to $20.5 billion last year, and is predicted to reach $60.7 billion by 2020. This is no coincidence, but rather indicative of an overall cultural trend that seems to be incrementally shedding traditionalist gender norms. While still not very many guys want to use … [Read more...]

Styling a Velvet Blazer

The velvet blazer.  Swoon. Tailored, box-cut, boyfriend, cropped or anything in between; velvet is having a moment this F/W season.  This one I purchased from a thrift store a few years back and love to break it out each fall. The Classic Look Blazer, gray or white shirt and jeans.  Heels or booties complete the look. Ready for Work Gray ponte pants with striped turtleneck and black pumps make it work wear ready.  Throw on a statement necklace for added glamour.  Roll up the velvet blazer sleeves and throw on some moccasins for a more casual look. Navy Velvet Blazer (thrifted-similar/similar)/Old Navy Boyfriend Jeans (similar)/Merona Gray V-Neck Shirt (similar)/Nine West Wine Pumps /Vintage Rhinestone Bracelets (old-similar, similar) … [Read more...]