‘Tis the season for great summer sales, and you know what that means – temptation to buy for fall.  After many a bargain-hunt-turned-serious-splurge, I’ve learned to thwart my spendthrift habits with a classic example of psychological deterrence: I distract myself with season-neutral accessories.
Cheaper than shoes or a dress, accessories are the most cost-effective way to spice up your closet without shelling out serious cash. With countless ways to wear and pair, they offer the quickest route to a fresh new wardrobe where you’d otherwise end up with just one new …

I left for work the other morning, lost in some all-consuming daydream, and I didn’t get five steps before noticing that something was wrong. Very wrong.  I felt completely naked – and eerily light.  And then I knew what I was missing. That essential extension of every woman’s arm, the extremity we can go nowhere without – my handbag.
While I walked back inside to grab my bag, I had to marvel at the extraordinary lightness that came with going purse-free. I got to thinking – is this how men feel …

Life is chalk full of big events. Graduation. Birthdays. Weddings. Anniversaries. It seems like we’re always getting dolled up for something. And fashionistas know that completing an envy-worthy look is all about the accessories. To stand out and let your individuality shine, skip over mass-produced baubles. We all know the feeling… looking at racks of necklaces trying to find the one, until we settle for something less than spectacular, thinking the perfect adornment just doesn’t exist.
Snap out of it. You can have a piece of jewelry and want to wear …

Summer’s most important accessory is sparkling in just about every shade this season.  While black and brown are still your classic go-to’s, the real fashionistas are making serious statements in vibrant hues like Cotton Candy and Bilberry Violet (no, we’re not talking smoothies).
Sunglasses have become a serious summertime staple — after all, what else would you pair with your new sundress and sandals?  Just like the rest of your summer wardrobe, your new shades should embrace color and exude a little personal flair.
Whether your eyewear icon is Mariah Carey (shades …

So you’re staycationing this year, but that’s no reason to miss out on the latest spring trends! Spicy deals across the area will make you look like a jet setter without actually having to finance that trip around the globe.

Since you’re foregoing the trip abroad, let your inner adventurer run wild in global prints and exotic pieces inspired by tribal patterns and Grecian designs.