The Bags Italian Women Carry (And Why You Need One Too)

The Bags Italian Women Carry (And Why You Need One Too)

Walking around Italy last month, I became obsessed with watching what bags women carried. They all looked so put-together, but their bags were clearly working hard. These weren’t precious little clutches that couldn’t hold a phone charger. These were real...
Time to Hit the Reset Button (Your Summer Habits Need a Tune-Up)

Time to Hit the Reset Button (Your Summer Habits Need a Tune-Up)

There’s something about back-to-school season that makes me want to get my act together, even though I haven’t been in school for decades. Maybe it’s all those fresh notebooks and new pencils, or maybe it’s just the relief of summer vacation...
Your Hair Doesn’t Have to Suffer This Summer

Your Hair Doesn’t Have to Suffer This Summer

I was poolside last weekend watching women constantly fidget with their hair. They were smoothing flyaways, retying ponytails, and basically fighting a losing battle against humidity.  Meanwhile, my friend sat there looking effortlessly chic with her hair in a simple...
Traveling this summer? Need to travel light?

Traveling this summer? Need to travel light?

I just got back from Italy, and I’m still thinking about how effortlessly stylish everyone looked there. Not over-the-top fashion, just really thoughtful choices that seemed to work for everything. After ten days of living out of a suitcase, I figured out...
The Tiny Detail That Might Ruin Your Entire Look

The Tiny Detail That Might Ruin Your Entire Look

Last month, I had two clients come in wearing almost identical blouses – same color, same fabric, same price point. But one looked absolutely polished while the other seemed to disappear into her clothes. The only difference? The neckline. It blew my mind all...