Happy (belated) Independence Day! Hope you all enjoyed the Fourth of July holiday! Everyone was rockin’ their festive best reds, whites and blues yesterday. I wore a lightweight floral sundress because the weather hit 110 degrees. But if it were a bit cooler, I would have worn this denim dress that I’ve been obsessed with […] Read More »
Three Holiday Trends and Gift Ideas For Your Girls
I don’t like to assume that all girls love girly things, but most of the girls I know do. (Myself included, of course.) This time of year is the best time to mix my love for all things girly with holiday trends, which also happens to make great gift ideas. I feel like I’m covered […] Read More »
A Casual Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day, haute gals and guys! What have you got planned today/tonight? Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that call for getting dressed up (or down – wink, wink) and for me a bodycon dress always fits the bill. I probably have as many bodycons as some people have shoes, handbags, or earrings – […] Read More »
Business Casual – With a Kick
“Work work work work work work” I love Rihanna, and that song is catchy AF. Plus, it totally describes my life right now – super busy and full of work work work work work work. Don’t get me wrong – I love everything I do, and all that I’m involved in, so I’m not complaining […] Read More »
My Day to Night Style in D.C., With Topshop
Washington, D.C. may be best known as our country’s political epicenter, but it’s a great community for creatives as well! Since moving here from New York City, I’ve had to find my place here, as well as places that feed my creativity and cultivate my lifestyle. I’ve finally settled into a great routine, and I’ve […] Read More »
Bodycons, #TeacherBae + Dressing Your Body Type
Knowing what looks good on you is the first step in being stylish. Sure you can wear nice clothes, but if it doesn’t look great on you, what’s the point? When I look back at pictures of the younger me, I often ask myself “What was I thinking?!” because I used to dress according to […] Read More »
What to Wear this Weekend: #NYFW Street Style Edition
Aside from seeing the shows and new collections, one of the most fun things about New York Fashion Week is style-spotting on the streets! Thanks to street style, careers have been launched (by bloggers, magazine editors, photographers, etc.) and even magazines like Essence have a festival dedicated to street style. I mean, who doesn’t like […] Read More »
What to Wear this Weekend
Hello? Spring, are you there? Are you on your way? It seems like Spring is a running a little bit behind schedule, while we’re all here waiting on it! Dressing for transitional weather can be the worst, but finding the right mix of pieces that keep you warm and stylish is the key. Wondering what […] Read More »
What to Wear to Work This Week: Striped Trench + Geo Print Pants
It’s been a few years since I’ve worked in an actual corporate office environment, but when I did, dresses and skirts were always my go-to. I steered away from pants as much as possible, because it was always so difficult to find great looking work pants that fit me well. Curvy girls know the struggle […] Read More »
What to Wear for Easter
Getting dressed up for Easter is as synonymous with the holiday as making candy filled baskets for the kids. And I’m always looking for any excuse to get dressed up – how about you? Growing up in Philly, a new outfit for Easter was the norm every year. Whether you were heading to church, going […] Read More »
Outfit of the Day: Back to Black and White
Nothing says classic more than black and white. It’s my favorite default color combo and I have and wear so much of it so often that I have to actively choose to wear colors. Especially during the winter. But wearing black and white is so easy and it’s a color combo that always works, on […] Read More »
My Style: For the Love of Colors
This past month has been snow-filled and cold, making me want to just curl up inside in a warm blanket. And when it’s grey and gloomy outside, that’s usually exactly how I feel like dressing. But I try to add a little color to gloomy days by, well, adding color to what I’m wearing. Typically […] Read More »
Ask What’s Haute: What Do I Wear to My Parisian-Themed 40th Birthday Party?
I received the following email from a reader: “Hey Mrs. Fashionista!! So, I’m having this Chanel & Parisian-themed 40th birthday soirée in March and I need help finding something to wear. Of course I immediately thought to ask you. I would have liked to go to Paris for my 40th, but with 2 little ones […] Read More »
What to Wear This Valentine’s Day: Liquid Gold
Still wondering what to wear this Valentine’s Day? Well, here’s an option. For my second Valentine’s Day date night look, I picked this gold metallic peplum top and pencil skirt by XOXO. I mean, how can you resist a liquid gold outfit that hugs every curve of your body?! I’d say this is a perfect […] Read More »
What to Wear to an Office Holiday Party – Part II
For office holiday party looks, you always have to toe the line between dressy and festive, yet remaining office appropriate. I always opt for either a day dress or skirt and blouse combo. This particular look fits the bill. It’s a festive shade of red that’s a great Fall/Winter color, and not too literal. The […] Read More »
What to Wear to an Office Holiday Party
Hey, lovelies! I LOVE the Christmas holiday season, one of the reasons being that with all of the holiday parties, it’s the perfect excuse to get dressed up. As if I really needed a reason. As we get older, there seem to be fewer and fewer events throughout the year that give us an opportunity […] Read More »
What to Wear This Weekend: Fall Layers
With November temps reaching 80 degrees (Hello, East Coast) and dropping to the 30’s and 40’s at times, you never know what to wear. Leave the house in the morning with a coat and by the end of the day, it’s sweltering! So layering is key. I love a good cozy Fall cape/poncho/blanket scarf that […] Read More »
What to Wear This Weekend: Borrowed from the Boys
Wondering what to wear this weekend? This weekend’s outfit inspiration is all about borrowing from the boys. Wear causal and comfortable, boy-inspired silhouettes, like this boxy bomber jacket and relaxed, boyfriend jeans with feminine details like all-over jewels in floral motifs. A pair of two-toned, pointy-toe flats are practical and pretty with a delicate ankle […] Read More »