Springtime 

What feelings does the word evoke in you?  Soft daylight, baby blooms, lush countrysides and the sweet smell of lilac and hyacinth in the air.  And while these lovely captures are the tactile essence of the season they can also be brought into our wardrobe with ease.  Shades of ivory, pale blue, blush, sage and tan are each the cornerstone of a beautiful springtime palette.  I love them worn in the classic way which means, shirt dresses, a crisp blouse, cable knit lightweight cardigans, smart trousers and the iconic double-breasted trench.  These pieces are so time-honored that they alone can create the core of your spring closet.  

From there, the small but powerful details elevate the outfit while lending it a personality that is uniquely your own.  Timeless pearl earrings, a silk scarf, ballet flats and a beautifully made handbag will leave you looking so put together and feeling like your best self.  

  Simplifying my wardrobe over the past several years has been one of the most weight-lifting things I've done for myself.  Pairing down, eliminating the trends and focusing upon the pieces that let my personal style take center stage has been so fulfilling.  And, it has resulted in me being able to curate so many more looks I love, doing it with clarity and focus.

Pieces like these can be harder to find but learning just where to look for them is more than half the battle.  I've left the links for spring styles I'm loving in the thumbnails below.  Here's to you too finding what suits you.  Happy spring, here's to us all enjoying some lovely new beginnings!

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SPRINGTIME CLASSICS

Springtime 

What feelings does the word evoke in you?  Soft daylight, baby blooms, lush countrysides and the sweet smell of lilac and hyacinth in the air.  And while these lovely captures are the tactile essence of the season they can also be brought into our wardrobe with ease.  Shades of ivory, pale blue, blush, sage and tan are each the cornerstone of a beautiful springtime palette.  I love them worn in the classic way which means, shirt dresses, a crisp blouse, cable knit lightweight cardigans, smart trousers and the iconic double-breasted trench.  These pieces are so time-honored that they alone can create the core of your spring closet.  

From there, the small but powerful details elevate the outfit while lending it a personality that is uniquely your own.  Timeless pearl earrings, a silk scarf, ballet flats and a beautifully made handbag will leave you looking so put together and feeling like your best self.  

  Simplifying my wardrobe over the past several years has been one of the most weight-lifting things I've done for myself.  Pairing down, eliminating the trends and focusing upon the pieces that let my personal style take center stage has been so fulfilling.  And, it has resulted in me being able to curate so many more looks I love, doing it with clarity and focus.

Pieces like these can be harder to find but learning just where to look for them is more than half the battle.  I've left the links for spring styles I'm loving in the thumbnails below.  Here's to you too finding what suits you.  Happy spring, here's to us all enjoying some lovely new beginnings!

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  While some find winter to be something to endure, I find it quite the opposite.  To me it is a splendid season, filled with opportunities to cosy up, dress in layers, welcome winter whites and come home to oneself.  These timeless pieces are the exact right fit for what you'll want to reach for while doing all the cold weather things.  

Chocolates, berries, creams and licorice tones transition from taste palette to fashion plate as they perfectly capture the heart of the season.  From knitwear to classic accessories, these color ways give life to an otherwise subdued moment.  Wrap up in a sensual bit of warmth and spice as well by adding a lovely layer of winter fragrance to the everyday.  Jo Malone makes some of my favorites.  

Time-honored footwear, aka tall boots and subtle accessories that speak for themselves, will polish off the look you've curated effortlessly and with ease.  Perhaps winter isn't so bad after all.  Maybe even better than you've imagined.  

These pieces I mentioned are linked below, with many at prices that you will love.  What better way than that is there to warm up to winter? Enjoy.

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THE WINTER EDIT

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  While some find winter to be something to endure, I find it quite the opposite.  To me it is a splendid season, filled with opportunities to cosy up, dress in layers, welcome winter whites and come home to oneself.  These timeless pieces are the exact right fit for what you'll want to reach for while doing all the cold weather things.  

Chocolates, berries, creams and licorice tones transition from taste palette to fashion plate as they perfectly capture the heart of the season.  From knitwear to classic accessories, these color ways give life to an otherwise subdued moment.  Wrap up in a sensual bit of warmth and spice as well by adding a lovely layer of winter fragrance to the everyday.  Jo Malone makes some of my favorites.  

Time-honored footwear, aka tall boots and subtle accessories that speak for themselves, will polish off the look you've curated effortlessly and with ease.  Perhaps winter isn't so bad after all.  Maybe even better than you've imagined.  

These pieces I mentioned are linked below, with many at prices that you will love.  What better way than that is there to warm up to winter? Enjoy.

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The time has come as we now turn the page to perhaps the most eagerly anticipated holiday of the year...Christmas.  From the smell of fresh cut pine to baking up delicious morsels in the Christmas kitchen, the holiday and its entire season evoke the most magical of precious memories deep within me.  Sharing that joy comes in many forms and fashions with gifting friends and loved being but only one of them.   Today I am celebrating that facet with a well-curated capsule of some of the most-loved gift options the women in your life will adore.  Cosy jumpers, hand-warming gloves, the most delicious winter warming scents, a classic handbag and, of course, a few spoily presents for yourself make up my classic holiday gift list.  

I truly hope you find something you love here.  But, more importantly, I wish you a blessed Christmas season that is filled with the truest gifts of all...family, good health, memory making and time to spend enjoying all the things you treasure the most.  Cheers to it all!

xx,

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A CLASSIC HOLDAY

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The time has come as we now turn the page to perhaps the most eagerly anticipated holiday of the year...Christmas.  From the smell of fresh cut pine to baking up delicious morsels in the Christmas kitchen, the holiday and its entire season evoke the most magical of precious memories deep within me.  Sharing that joy comes in many forms and fashions with gifting friends and loved being but only one of them.   Today I am celebrating that facet with a well-curated capsule of some of the most-loved gift options the women in your life will adore.  Cosy jumpers, hand-warming gloves, the most delicious winter warming scents, a classic handbag and, of course, a few spoily presents for yourself make up my classic holiday gift list.  

I truly hope you find something you love here.  But, more importantly, I wish you a blessed Christmas season that is filled with the truest gifts of all...family, good health, memory making and time to spend enjoying all the things you treasure the most.  Cheers to it all!

xx,

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Autumn in the countryside, such a serene way to enjoy time this season.  And if you're looking for ways to wear the season no matter where you are, then this will be for you.  Timeless classics hold a treasure trove of stylability and endless ways to embody and emulate your personal style.  Cable knit sweaters, dark wash denim, leather riding boots, soft suede loafers, tartans and tweeds, lush fabrics and classic silhouettes all come together to weave the tapestry of the fall season.  I love this time of year for many reasons with outfit choices being just one of them.  

And while each of these pieces embodies autumn completely in its own right, they can all coexist quite comfortably, easily creating a variety of looks I love.  Adding in an unexpected element, like a silk satin slip skirt, allows for that many more ways to wear these beautiful pieces.  I personally love a jewel toned silk skirt worn easily with a cable knit sweater, nude heels and a structured leather bag beneath a tailored jacket.  Very smart, very well-stated.

Most importantly, find the pieces that embody the season and speak to you.  Take them and make them your own as you create the looks you'll want to wear throughout the cozy season.  Those you've seen here that have caught your eye are linked down below.  Wear them well!

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AUTUMN IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

Lauren Ralph Lauren

Autumn in the countryside, such a serene way to enjoy time this season.  And if you're looking for ways to wear the season no matter where you are, then this will be for you.  Timeless classics hold a treasure trove of stylability and endless ways to embody and emulate your personal style.  Cable knit sweaters, dark wash denim, leather riding boots, soft suede loafers, tartans and tweeds, lush fabrics and classic silhouettes all come together to weave the tapestry of the fall season.  I love this time of year for many reasons with outfit choices being just one of them.  

And while each of these pieces embodies autumn completely in its own right, they can all coexist quite comfortably, easily creating a variety of looks I love.  Adding in an unexpected element, like a silk satin slip skirt, allows for that many more ways to wear these beautiful pieces.  I personally love a jewel toned silk skirt worn easily with a cable knit sweater, nude heels and a structured leather bag beneath a tailored jacket.  Very smart, very well-stated.

Most importantly, find the pieces that embody the season and speak to you.  Take them and make them your own as you create the looks you'll want to wear throughout the cozy season.  Those you've seen here that have caught your eye are linked down below.  Wear them well!

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Introducing autumn and the four most spectacular months of year in my book.  September through December also known as "The -Bers" are home to some of the most memory-making, awe-inspiring and magical moments of the year.  From wholesome activities like orchard visits and Sunday baking to leaf-peeping and holidays at home there are so many reasons I cherish this season.  

Designing ways to style my favorite pieces throughout autumn is another fun facet of it all as I always delight in finding beautiful ways to express myself through my pairings and pieces.  Today's post features a few of the ones I'll be adding into my closet and rotation this month.  And one thing's for sure, it's heavy on the burgundy balanced by the navy and beige.  I find this palette a refreshing change from the whites and neutrals of summer and an easy gateway into the gorgeous jewel tones waiting up ahead.  

Gold button accents, bow-detailing, bourbon tweeds, and classic cable knits set my heart afire this time of the year, haha.  But truly, their ability to capture timeless elegance and nod to the past while embracing the future makes them my tried and true favorites.  And to think,  this is just the beginning of a beautiful fall romance.  These items are linked for you below in case you too are an autumn.  

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INTRODUCING AUTUMN

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Introducing autumn and the four most spectacular months of year in my book.  September through December also known as "The -Bers" are home to some of the most memory-making, awe-inspiring and magical moments of the year.  From wholesome activities like orchard visits and Sunday baking to leaf-peeping and holidays at home there are so many reasons I cherish this season.  

Designing ways to style my favorite pieces throughout autumn is another fun facet of it all as I always delight in finding beautiful ways to express myself through my pairings and pieces.  Today's post features a few of the ones I'll be adding into my closet and rotation this month.  And one thing's for sure, it's heavy on the burgundy balanced by the navy and beige.  I find this palette a refreshing change from the whites and neutrals of summer and an easy gateway into the gorgeous jewel tones waiting up ahead.  

Gold button accents, bow-detailing, bourbon tweeds, and classic cable knits set my heart afire this time of the year, haha.  But truly, their ability to capture timeless elegance and nod to the past while embracing the future makes them my tried and true favorites.  And to think,  this is just the beginning of a beautiful fall romance.  These items are linked for you below in case you too are an autumn.  

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