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Jan 28
A Soft Natural Work Blouse
The peasant top is basically a staple for the corporate Soft Natural; this one is especially good because of the soft shoulder line. The...
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Jan 23
Matte Lipstick In Your Color Season: The Busy Mom's Secret To Always Looking Put-Together Without Expending Any Actual Time Or Energy
If you used to have time to care how you looked, but now you have feral children and you haven't showered and the family wants dinner...
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Jan 14
Soft Naturals Of Different Essences: A Tale Of Two Sweaters
Let's talk about essences! I am in my thirties and I have not outgrown my love for grunge. I want every outfit to have at least one...
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Jan 7
Soft Classic: Your Favorite Pair Of Jeans
It's hard to beat the classics. Remember how your mom used to say the words "high water" with alarm when you started to grow out of a...
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Dec 3, 2024
Flamboyant Natural: The Coatigan
The Coatigan - the coat-cardigan! For days that are too cold for a sweater, but not cold enough to make you want to deal with a puffer...
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Sep 24, 2024
Soft Dramatic: A Cozy Fall Sweater
It's pricey, as real wool should be. As a Poor myself, I love my cheap cashmere, but I also know better than to confuse it with the good...
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Sep 17, 2024
Dramatic: Pointy-Toed Flats
When I notice a Dramatic body in the wild I always think of music notes, with their long graceful lines. Or Gothic architecture, with its...
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Sep 10, 2024
Dramatic Classic: Short-Sleeved Sweater
This type of shoulder is so flattering on the Dramatic Classic woman: sleeveless, but not a tank top; the shoulder line extends all the...
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Aug 22, 2024
Soft Natural: HOT DAMN, THEY FINALLY MADE US A BLAZER.
Waterfall blazers have been our go-to for ages, but they'll never be quite as formal as one with a crisply notched lapel. Waterfall...
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Jul 16, 2024
Earrings for Naturals
Both Flamboyant and Soft Naturals would rock these! This is one of those rare occasions where you'll find me recommending something I...
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Jul 4, 2024
Both Romantics: Shirred Tank Top
Romantics everywhere are rejoicing that fashion's current silhouette falls at the natural waist! This piece is lovely layered or on its...
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Jul 2, 2024
Should You Wear Gold Or Silver Jewelry?
It's fairly common knowledge that Autumn and Spring are the warm seasons, and wear gold; while Summer and Winter are the cool seasons,...
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Jun 6, 2024
Soft Natural: A Post-Baby Body Swimsuit
For those of us who have an upcoming beach trip but absolutely no intention of going near a bikini.
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May 24, 2024
Flamboyant Gamine: Summer Sweater
Both Gamines do layering very well, so a piece like this that can be worn either by itself or layered over another shirt is a real closet...
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May 4, 2024
Versatile Mother's Day Gift: A Square Silk Scarf
The best gift is the small luxury they would never buy for themselves.
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Mar 29, 2024
Flamboyant Natural: Tunic Blouse
From Coldwater Creek, a more put-together option - still in the easy-breezy natural style. Click here to see all colors. Aqua Lake for...
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Mar 27, 2024
Soft Natural: Cool Leggings
Soft Natural doesn't have to be limited to the bohemian/festival vibes. Another cool option is the warrior huntress in flexible...
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Mar 18, 2024
Soft Classic: Three Spring Dresses
First, a formal-ish spring dress, edging towards professional. Wear this to an Easter church service, or perhaps a tea party with your...
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Mar 6, 2024
Dramatic Classic: A Work Blouse That Isn't Boring
Amazing pattern choices. Because it's totally possible to show up to work every day in an outfit that is not only perfectly put-together...
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