Style from the Sticks

My last spring trend is all about traveling the world, for clothing patterns that is.  Tribal, oriental, ethnic, you name it, it is out...

You are going to start to wonder if anything I’m reporting here is new.  But we’ll just say these trends are new…again? Anything sheer or...

You just can’t shake this trend.  And I know beyond outerwear, leather really intimidates most of you.  Can I wear this dress to work? ...

As promised, we are going to focus on spring.  As I write this, it is raining and thundering in Iowa, in January!  And nothing makes me...

Most of us don’t even get brave enough to purchase these, but they are a big trend.  And really a fun way to freshen up your wardrobe....

They call to you in the department store and they’re too hard to resist.   But then there they are in your closet and you are wondering...

Polka dots don’t have to equal dressing like you’re January Jones in Mad Men. Image courtesy of http://www.savorystitches.blogspot.com...

Ankle boots are the ultimate in fashion huh?  They are for the fashion risk takers.  It’s okay to wear them with boot cut jeans and cover...

Many of us have the usual black pencil skirt hanging in their closet, but what about a brightly colored one?  Does this give you pause...

Tall boots can be tricky.  Here’s a rule- don’t wear anything that bunches at the knee and keep your pants cut skinny.  Riding boots are...

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It’s New Year’s Eve!  Go all out- wear the glitz, wear the tall heels, wear the fake eyelashes (here’s a tip- buy extra glue!), but keep...

Yea!  It’s finally Christmas Day!  I hope you all have someone to share this special day with, have a meal and remember the birth of our...

Opening gifts on Christmas Eve?  Or maybe you can hold out until Christmas morning?  Either way, if you are doing if in front of...

As you are heading to a Christmas Eve service, don’t let the big night intimidate you.  You don’t have to have a special dress, just wear...

Does anyone else think a gift wrapping service sounds pretty good right now? I always think that wrapping presents is going to be fun....

Smart and sassy with just a touch of tough creates a winning client lunch combo.  Choose your details wisely (just one true attention...

Knock his socks off with some coated jeans that look like leather but feel so much less…sweaty.  Who cares if you’re only going to dinner...

If it’s a sit down formal dinner party and the invite has you wondering what to wear, don’t take a chance.  Step it up a notch.  A skirt...

The kids have learned their lines, the costumes have been tried on and songs rehearsed.  All that is left is for the audience to come and...