I first fell in love with the safari look when I saw it in the Ralph Lauren style guide. He captured the romance of an exotic adventure and the nomadic spirit. A Ralph Lauren catchword is “global artisan,” a keyword for the ethnic style I favor toward. The other styles that fill my eyes with stars and take my breath away are exotic and bohemian, which fit right in with safari chic. Do you like these styles too?
The urban safari look is timeless, recurring year after year in ever modern variations during the spring and summer months, and even in fall. Since this style is classic, age doesn’t matter. Whether you add one piece or wear an entire outfit based on the safari theme, anyone can wear this. The trick is to do it your way. As I always say, show your true self!
The safari theme contrasts masculine and feminine. Its main idea is the comfort and utility of a safari vacation in the African outback. Its feminine touches are based on themes of royalty and candlelit dinners in weathered canvas tents. Overall it has a rustic feel with rich embellishments.
What follows is every element of modern urban safari style, so that you can begin to incorporate it into your spring, summer (and even fall!) outfits. I hope these ideas inspire more creativity as you look for new ways to wear what you have in a way that you love.
This is a diary of the healthy lifestyle goals that my son, Chris, and I are making together each month. Since it takes 21-30 days to develop a new habit, making a goal for the month ahead is an effective strategy.
The buddy system is one of the main ways to get motivated. I’ve always found that if I say out loud to someone what I plan on doing, I’m more likely to do it. Because if I say I will, I feel responsible to follow through.
Age doesn’t matter. It’s never too late. You can always make progress and actually reverse the signs of aging!
Last month, Chris’s goal was to try to find healthy foods most days (as he’s out in the big city every day furthering his acting career), and to only allow junk food one day a week. My goal was to drink more water. Here’s what happened:Continue Reading
What to Wear to spring graduation parties, weddings, garden events, etc.
Today I am featuring one outfit combination that can serve you for just about any springtime special occasion. It’s a classic look that can be done in various ways and used for various events. And remember, age doesn’t matter. Here’s the basic idea: Continue Reading
It’s nice to have a guide handy for times when we might be wondering which necklace to choose that would go perfectly with the neckline of our top. In fact, it’s nice to have a handy guide for lots of things. (See my Pinterest board called “Guides.”) Besides, I always believe in checking everything, “just in case.” I think it’s always a good idea. Age doesn’t matter.
Necklace lengths range from 14-inch chokers to 24-inch strands that fall beneath the breasts. I had a necklace made on a 30″ chain once for layering, and I never use it. It’s too much for just about anyone.
Your own eye will tell you if a necklace looks good against a particular neckline. But if you’re wondering, here are the generally accepted guidelines for what goes with what: Continue Reading
Since Marie Kondo’s book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing sold over eight million copies in over 40 countries and stayed on the New York Times best-selling list for so long, it’s obvious that people around the world are plagued by clutter. I assume age doesn’t matter because clearing clutter is an ongoing situation.
In my recent blog post “How to Make More Outfits Out of What You Have,” I provided a list of the basic wardrobe items you need to have or buy for spring and summer. In this post, I am giving you tips and links to help you get rid of excess clothes that make it difficult to get dressed and look your best.
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