I've pulled out all of my favorite looks from 2018!
I have grouped them
not only by color
but
in a way that shows
one piece two ways.
Most pieces are no longer on the market
but
still make for great styling inspiration
that we are all looking for!
This is quite a long post
full of styling ideas and tips
so
grab your
coffee or tea
and
stay for a while!
This first look above
is an off the shoulder dress
that was one of my most popular on Instagram this year.
It is definitely an easy piece to wear
and
can be styled in so many ways!
Like herewhere I paired it with a fun jeanand corset belt!
I am still a huge fan this year alsoof a white bootyfreshening up almost any outfit!
Here I took the same pant and paired it with a pocketed denim tunic.These two pieces were definitelyon major rotation for running errands!
Before I continue with my styling ideasI wanted to mentionmy Instagram post that was the most popular by far!
With over 300 commentsand almost 900 likes.
It was this post that I talked about keeping things real.
That I never wanted my blog to just be about looking pretty.
Believe me I don't even look like these Style Posts everyday.
I share my outfits hereto help spark Creativity In Othersjust like I get inspired by seeing other people's Style Posts!
In this IG post I just wanted to keep it Real and Authentic.Just like I always keep my blog.If you are a regular readerYou KnowI share, the good, bad and the uglyand alsothe beauty and lovethat I am so Grateful for!
Now back to the prettyPersonal Style Posts.
I am still loving the ease of jumpsuits.They are so easy to add some accessories toand be out the door in a jiffy.
Here it's my usual in the accessory department ...a cool shoebaghat and statement earring.
Once you get a systemdressing well can be a quick endeavor!
One of my favorite pieces, even nowas I really try to buy itemsthat for me are basicsthat will live in my closets for yearsis this wrap long vest.
I styled it many ways this yearfrom here at my son's Rehearsal Dinner ...
To a day in downtown Los Angeleswith heels and a hat ...
The long wrap vest was also a perfect playerfor a train ride to San Diegoto visit my daughter.
For the trip I paired it with pink flatsand my luxurious wrap fromCatherine Robinson Cashmere.I have several of her piecesand they are so worth the investment!
I added a new Caftan fromOcean and Mainto my blue wardrobe pieces this year.
Buying piecesthat I know will play well with what I already ownis another styling tip I live by!Not only does it give the new piece more optionsone new piece can breathe new life into the existing pieces!
I know the new caftan will play wonderfully withthis blue kimono fromJennafer Grace Collectionthat I purchase at
Chateau Belage
in San Diego.And I do know they are well stocked with new kimonos!
Here is the kimono again in LA!I have paired it with my Lily Lark Parasol!This is another brand I love.That day the sun was really beating downand I am a big believer in doing everything I can as far as sun care.
What I didn't realizewas that usingLily Lark Parasolsactually drop the temperature 10 degrees as well!
Here is another styling trick I was so happy with!
I used a sleeveless ball dress from Anthropologieand added a chambray shirt underneath!!
I had both pieces in my closet for yearsbut only came up with the combonationwhen they were hanging on my rolling rack by chance!
I had combined the two once beforeby wearing the shirt over the dressbut under was such a bettersleeveless dress solvebecause the fit was so much more flattering!!
It mad for a perfect art opening afternoon ensemble!
This vintage dress was a birthday scoreand made more a perfect outfit for dinner atSaint Cecelia in Austin, Texas!
Some Paglamas by Jennifer Grace at Chateau Belagealso made it into my closet.
I have had this silk jacket for agesbut adding some white booties and ruffled white jeans completely made it new again!
A vintage straw hat and woven basketfrom Africathat I used as a pursecompleted the look with a fresh summer flare!
Speaking of colorful silk jacketthis one fromSoft Surroundingspaired perfectly with some wide legged jeansfinished with a vintage straw used as a purse!
I loved, (and still do) these fabulous ruffled jeansfrom Citizen's For HumanityI tracked down a second pair!
They really breathe such fun into so many looks!
This 'top'was actually sold as a dressat Free Peopleand was definitely a summer favorite of mine!
A nice reminder to look at pieces in the storesalways with fresh eyesas how they can be used!
I paired a new top from Targetwith a fabulous stripe pair I've had for years.
A big floral pin was the perfect finishing touchfor this summer lunch outfit!
I also had some fun withCheck on Check!
They were the perfect pieces to celebrate my years from Chico!
The top played so funwith my favorite jeansin Austin!
Some moreblack and white styling!
I paired a jumper with some super wide velvet pantsand teeto come together as a fun evening out look!
Faux fur stoles are a favorite of mine.They add not only big glamthey definitely can ward off an evening chill!
This inexpensive jumpsuit from Targetjust shows you can find great piecessometimes where you least expect them.
Now we are working into one of my favorite color pallets Cream and Whites!I literally have a closet full!
They are the absolute easiest to pair together!
Mixing them with denimadds a whole different dimension!
Fringe Babyall the way!
This cream linen dress from Soft Surroundingswas perfect for a hot summer Date Night!
One of my favorite vintage finds from Palm Springsmade for a perfect road trip outfit to Waco, Texas!
This linen dresswas still a top summer player for the second year!
I am never feel like all my pieces need to be new each season.
Quite the contraryI love finding some basic pieces I absolutely lovebecause the styling options can be endlesslike a new canvas each time you put them on.
Here I pulled out my straw accessories.The necklace is over a decade oldwhile the rest this last year.
Another styling tip I dois buying accessories in wardrobes as well.That way they live on for years and yearsand get better with each additional piece!
Here I added my favorite jean, againand paired them both with more neutral accessories!
See how adding one trendy jean this yearfreshened so many existing pieces!
White on white plus neutralsmakes for the very easiest pairingsfor fresh summer looks!
This caftan from Soft Surroundingstravels often with me in the warmer months.It makes for the perfect hotel lounging piece!
Bringing some poolside glam!
I remember when I was young feeling so self conscious by the pool.
These days I am old enough to be happy I am at the pool!
No longer will I feel not good enoughor body perfect enoughI choose to decide I am Enough.Period.
There are so many gift in aging Believe Me.
I still have big turban love!
One of my favorite Palm Springs vintage finds!
I bought it for a song for the fabulous embroidery on the front and back.Never thinking it would fit meas extra large is hard to come by in vintage.
I probably had this dress over a yearbefore I tried it onbecause I just knew it would be to small.
Imagine my sheer delightwhen I did try it on and it fit like it was made for me!Vintage Dress Magic for sure!!
White on whiteis always the perfect background to really pop colorful accessories.
Another styling tipthe same color top and bottomalways elongates the body.
My very favorite wardrobe addition this yearwas definitely my vintage coatJeff bought me for my birthday.
I have already flown with it twice!
It makes the most wonderful traveling blanketaw well as ...
Being the perfect finish for separates!
And it kept me warm and cozyon cold New England days!
This coat was vintage when I bought itwhen I was going to NYU in 1979.a lifetime ago.
It was my first vintage buy.Being from Southern CaliforniaI remember my mother sent me $50 to buy a coat.I fell in love with this one and still love it to this day.For both reasons.
One of my favorite shots from 2018,A brocade jumpsuitshot out in my beloved Borrega Springs!
My favorite outfit from 2018.
My Mother of the Groom dressfrom Hunter and Megan's Wedding!
I just realized a couple of weeks agothat I have yet to do a post all about their gorgeous wedding!The pictures came back near the holidays.So now I can't wait to share their fabulous day!!
Some New Year's Eve Glam from 2018!
I'm finishing off this extra long postwith my favorite maxi this year!
This simple off the shoulder dress took me from walks on the beachto a family weddingand a gorgeous evening in Palm Springs!
As an accessory designer I have a big passion for allthe styling opportunities a great piece can offer.
So my last styling tip would befind some
Wardrobe BasicsYou Love To Wear
and then
Make Them Your Very Own
withAccessory Styling!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joy as you style your life
