Fashion
Should Ankle Boots be Worn Year Round?
In With the Old
~by J La Faye I had a habit of going through my closet after a season or two to get rid of anything I had not been wearing. Sometimes that meant I gave the clothing away, in hopes that the new owner would wear it. Other times it meant donating it to an organization or thrift store, often leading to a resale of the clothing. There were also times that I simply tossed clothing because they were damaged in some form or fashion. As I began to look deeper into my lifestyle and some of the changes I wanted to...
Black and White, Plaids and Stripes
~by J La Faye There’s something about a black and white, mixed print outfit that makes me smile. I knew I had a busy day ahead of me. It was going to be a day filled with activity, and unpredictable weather. My goal was to look nice, be comfortable, and have the option to remove layers without compromising what I deemed to be my leveled-up classy casual look. I started with a white-collar blouse that had a classy combination of pleats and transparency. Sienna – in10tional by J La Faye Next, I added an elegant black and white, stripped, loose...
If It Doesn’t Fit, Rework It!
~by J La Faye I purchased a pair of faux leather joggers online, and I decided to select the size up from what I normally wear, since they probably wouldn’t have any give. It was not the right decision. They did not have the fit I desired, so they hung in my closet for about 6 months or so. Then one day I had the idea to rework them into something different. I discovered a beautiful copper color on the inside of the pants that I believed needed to be exposed. So, I cut them into shorts and created a...