AMERICA’S HAT HERITAGE

In 1865, a hat company emerged that would be ingrained in the American culture as part of the everyday lives of it’s people. Did you know that a hat was a staple part of almost every person’s wardrobe until as recently as the 1960’s? I would argue...

ENDLESS EYEWEAR by DITTO

You know the pattern; Each season, the fashion world hosts a dazzling array of new fabulous designer sunglasses. You painstakingly make your choice between the shiny black Karen Walkers and the chic new Oscar de la Renta shades (knowing darn well that BOTH are the...

REVELING in SUMMER

I hope everyone had an incredible weekend celebrating America’s independence and got to relax and enjoy their freedom with family and friends! I feel so fortunate to live in a country with such a rich heritage of pioneers, innovators and craftsmen. Being a...

The PALMETTO EFFECT

If I HAD to narrow down my favorite summer trend of 2016, it would hands-down be vintage-inspired palm leaf prints. (Have you seen Dolce Gabbana lately?!) I love banana leaves and I am crazy about this print on basically everything. My obsession for banana leaf print...

PRETTY in PRINT

Things are heating up for summer, and my schedule is jam packed with errands and events that take my daytime look into the evening hours on a regular basis. How do you make a pair of shorts daytime and cocktail appropriate? By adding a statement off-the-shoulder top...

A SWEET SEERSUCKER CONFECTION

Sweet, sweet Summer is finally HERE. There are certain summer wardrobe staples that are as classic and memorable as a day at the beach, a picnic in the shade or picking ripe berries (and eating them as you go until you’re almost sick!). You cannot escape the...