WARM WEATHER THOUGHTS

If you live in New England, you know first hand how frustrating the month of March can be.  Spring is close, yet so far away.  We are teased with warm sixty degree days, then reminded of Winter with brutal Nor'easters.  For this reason, March is a great month to update your closet, in anticipation for sunnier days.  With vacations and Spring in mind, here are a few of my recent wardrobe purchases and warm weather must haves: 

1.) www.jcrew.com
2.) www.jcrew.com
3.) banana republic
4.) kinilush.com
5.) www.soludos.com

BRIGHTEN UP: IN COLOR

I was recently at an event where I was asked about a pale blue cashmere sweater that I was wearing.  My friend was in love with the color and brought up a very valid point, as New Englanders we frequently find ourselves in shades of gray and black this time of year.  We have the cardigans, the "V"-necks, the crew-necks, and the turtle-necks all in black. Try brightening up your wardrobe with fun colors like fuchsia, yellow, chartreuse, and periwinkle.  Here are my top three suggestions for a little November color. 

1.) Jcrew for bright and cheerful coats: 

2.)  Cozy cashmere, in various styles and colors from LordandTaylor: 

3.) Maybe all you need is a pop of color, like this cashmere wrap from WhiteandWarren:

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SEPTEMBER UPDATES: FOR A BLISSFUL BEDROOM

Matouk Bedding www.matouk.com

Archipelago Savannah Jasmine Gardenia candle www.archipelago-usa.com

L'Occitane Verbena Hand Lotion usa.loccitane.com

Parachute Cashmere Throw www.parachutehome.com

1. Pirouette Leopard Ponyhair Ballet Flats by London Sole These pony hair flats are great with jeans and a comfy sweater for a casual Sunday brunch, or dressed up with black pants and a white blouse for the office.  

2. Non-Iron Tailored Fit Dress Shirt by Brooks Brothers A fitted white blouse goes with everything, and the fact that these are non-iron makes me love them even more!  

3. Leather Envelope Clutch by Cuyana A friend recently introduced me to Cuyana and since then I am obsessed.  Cuyana offers great leather clutches, wallets, passport cases, totes, and other leather goods in a sophisticated palette.  

4. Dannie Pant in Black by JCrew I am a huge fan of Zara's leggings but I recently discovered the Dannie Pant.  A great basic skinny black pant with a bit of stretch and a flattering back zipper.  

5. Collection Italian Cashmere Wrap in Rusty Clay I purchased a light gray version of this wrap a few years ago and it was one of the best things I have ever added to my closet.  Use this as a scarf for a freezing cold day or take it on your upcoming vacation as a travel wrap.  

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