August...the month of sultry days and golden sunshine, butterflies and dragon flies, fiery sunsets and earlier evenings.  It is a time of transition, so clearly marked by glimmers of the new season ahead.  I choose to celebrate its presence with like-minded colors that find themselves fitting perfectly into the late summer serenade.  Lovely day dresses light me up with their effortless ability to adjust to nearly any occasion.  From lunch with the girls to an evening stroll with the husband, I love the way they always fit the mood.  A cardigan sweater quickly becomes a best friend to me this time of year.  Worn easily just over the shoulders or as a finishing piece to the outfit, they add the just right layer of warmth on a late summer evening while looking classically chic.  Pointed toe ballet flats, pearl earrings, a silk scarf and a timeless handbag are the perfect complements pieces bringing the entire look together.  Effortless and elegant just like summer's end.

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August...the month of sultry days and golden sunshine, butterflies and dragon flies, fiery sunsets and earlier evenings.  It is a time of transition, so clearly marked by glimmers of the new season ahead.  I choose to celebrate its presence with like-minded colors that find themselves fitting perfectly into the late summer serenade.  Lovely day dresses light me up with their effortless ability to adjust to nearly any occasion.  From lunch with the girls to an evening stroll with the husband, I love the way they always fit the mood.  A cardigan sweater quickly becomes a best friend to me this time of year.  Worn easily just over the shoulders or as a finishing piece to the outfit, they add the just right layer of warmth on a late summer evening while looking classically chic.  Pointed toe ballet flats, pearl earrings, a silk scarf and a timeless handbag are the perfect complements pieces bringing the entire look together.  Effortless and elegant just like summer's end.

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Summertime.  The name alone makes me happy.  And now that the sweet season is fully in bloom, my thoughts turn to holiday getaways, both near and far.  From fairytale honeymoons to backyard staycations, light and airy pieces like those featured here effortlessly combine to create so many summer worthy looks.  The secret lies in knowing how to cherry pick a few key items and letting them do all the work for you.  A bandeau sundress, some Bermuda shorts, a classic swimsuit, tailored blouse and your favorite shirtdress are the perfect items to choose.  To that I add a beautiful summer tote and my everyday accessories and the curation is complete. 

From getaway to stay and play here are my current favorites:

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SUMMER HOLIDAY

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Summertime.  The name alone makes me happy.  And now that the sweet season is fully in bloom, my thoughts turn to holiday getaways, both near and far.  From fairytale honeymoons to backyard staycations, light and airy pieces like those featured here effortlessly combine to create so many summer worthy looks.  The secret lies in knowing how to cherry pick a few key items and letting them do all the work for you.  A bandeau sundress, some Bermuda shorts, a classic swimsuit, tailored blouse and your favorite shirtdress are the perfect items to choose.  To that I add a beautiful summer tote and my everyday accessories and the curation is complete. 

From getaway to stay and play here are my current favorites:

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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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