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Spring fashion

White Jeans for the Transitional Wardrobe

April 15, 2016 By kimwheeler 7 Comments

I kind of love this time of year. One day it’s cloudy and drizzly, and the next sunny and beautiful. I try to grab a few minutes outside and soak in some vitamin D when it’s warm. The next day it’s chilly and I’m by the fire with tea and a big sweater knowing the cool days are numbered.
The only wardrobe item that works consistently this time of year is white jeans. They are springlike, yet still warm. They feel fresher than blue jeans right now, which I’m about done with.  Aerin Lauder’s  look above is exactly how I want to dress. I love her off-handed style and the addition of the wintery leather jacket here. Another great look is a big sweater in a light beige or a heathered grey tone with white jeans. It’s all about adding a winter staple with the jeans to make it transcend the seasons.
White jeans, as a rule, do not look great super tight on most people. With the skinny jean trend still hanging on, it can be difficult to find a pair that flatters. You want your white jeans to fit, but not grab the thighs. The best look can be found with a thicker material jean, so look for pairs without super thin fabric. I prefer mine straight legged and barely clinging to the leg. I often buy them a size up. Full length or right above the ankle is the most flattering.
I like all the ways these white jeans are styled here, mainly with solids like camel, navy and black. White jeans should be a wardrobe staple and classic you can keep in rotation once you find the right pair. The French wear them all year and they can look especially great with flat sandals and a stylish sneaker or even an ankle boot.

My favorite pair I own are these Paige Verdugo white jeans. The fit is slim, but not tight and I bought a size up. They are ankle length, but at 5’4 they are full-length for me. I also love Frame denim which fits like a dream and this white Frame version is classic, not too skinny and is again longer than shown. I’m also eyeing this pair by Goldsign, and these relaxed Kick jeans by Current/Elliott with raw cuffs, which is more trendy, but cute!

Kim
Images via Pinterest

Filed Under: Spring fashion, Transitional dressing, White Jeans

Teal Tones & Spring Inspiration

March 23, 2015 By kimwheeler No Comments

Hello! Hope you all had a happy weekend. We have apparently moved in summer here in California and spring just got bypassed. I had a very exciting last week (coming next), so I spent some down time this weekend working on my home. I noticed I’ve gotten this thing where I keep adding teal or yellow pieces and they look quite good together. Bright and cheering you know?
Succulents cannot be beat for houseplants. They pretty much grow themselves.

I have had browns and neutrals in my family room so added a few pillows… 

Seemed to do the job of brightening things for spring (or SUMMER as it seems.)
I moved them from the living room below, where there are pops of teal, and neutrals.

Also a few cellos hanging around.. My son!

I love this heart pillow I got a while back. This yellow leopard I found a TJ Maxx.

The floral one has been in my closet of rotating pillows for a while..
(You know what I mean some of you? I love changing pillows out.)
Just got my C Home. Do you subscribe? The C Home comes out a few times a year and is a big inspiration for California home decor. That is Diane Keaton on the cover and her beautiful home is in this issue too.

This month had the Russian Hill Penthouse of Susan Swartz! What pretty hues and can’t beat her view!

A glimpse at the gorgeous colors in this month’s fashion section. C Magazine is wonderful and now my favorite. It’s got design, travel and just a lot of good stuff. I don’t hardly buy magazines anymore, but it’s a treat when this arrives.
Is it just me or is teal in so many other lovely things right now?

 Teal and yellow also figure in these Liberty Edition Vans!  They would be perfect with shorts and jeans and I cannot resist a floral, especially a Liberty one. Being a California girl, I’ll always love Vans.

Then yesterday, I got an email that these Caspian Ceramics got marked down at Pottery Barn! I want to add one to the colors here at home. I bought a similar one there last year in a cream color and it looks great in the kitchen too with flowers. More teal!

Lastly I love this J. Crew shirttail blouse, a shell almost, I bought in Sherwood green. This deep teal hue looks pretty with so much and I think this color flatters many people. It’s nice for summer and a layering piece right now with a light sweater like I have here. Yes I still wear them over the shoulder on occasion too…

So have you found teal or any other color this year to be compelling? This happens to me every season.
Back tomorrow with more beauty news! Have a good week.
Kim

Filed Under: Colors, Spring decorating, Spring fashion, Spring Inspiration, Teal & Yellow, Teal Love

Why I ♥ Trina Turk

March 16, 2015 By kimwheeler 19 Comments

There are a lot of choices in this world, especially when it comes to clothes. That’s why I appreciate designers like California’s Trina Turk. As I try to buy less in this world, I want to buy unique and special as well as good quality. That is the hallmark of a Trina Turk garment- beautiful details you won’t find in mass produced clothes, unique colors and fabrics, and above all- superior workmanship. That is why I loved our event on Thursday. It made me proud to partner with such a wonderful company. It didn’t hurt that the clothing was beyond gorgeous!

Thursday I spent the day helping customers find and mix many looks with the Spring II Collection at the Burlingame Trina Turk store. We had the best time and many just stopped in to check it out and try a few things on. After four hours in the store I decided that I loved the clothes and much more. Trina Turk comes out with 11 new collections a year, so the Burlingame location is always fresh with new items and their customers love. The clothes tend to move pretty fast here.
Above I am wearing the Patsy dress I chose and it’s also in the center window display.
Something about the very cool fabric and the darling ball trim on the bottom made it so whimsical. I just love it!
Planning what I was going to wear with my dress..You can see the neat fabric design.

 It flatters, and my friend and blogger Jennifer of A Well Styled Life looked great in it too…

I love that most of the dresses are lined which makes them feel and look great.

 Elizabeth of The Vintage Contessa came by and also tried on some new things from the collection. Elizabeth looks amazing in vibrant colors.
She knows her unique look and bought these Viva la Vida pants and also got this great Anissa  dress below, which she plans on wearing as a top piece. Love Elizabeth’s style! She adds her own special twist to everything with great accessories and pieces like these.
  Jennifer looks terrific in the classics like the chicest black pantsuit which everyone should have for a dressy evening.
Just add champagne!  SO cute. 
Yet she does color well and this Maize maxi dress was very pretty on her too.
With all the activity happening during the event, we had the pleasure of meeting Trina’s sweet sister when she stopped by. She’s local and we grew up in the same neighborhood and attended the same junior high … Small world! 
Here she is with two of the terrific ladies, Betsey and Dana, who work at the Burlingame store. The staff at this store have a loyal following. They know the clothes and what looks great together as well as what flatters certain bodies. It’s amazing how spot on their suggestions were for some customers.
This cute customer paired this great fringe jacket with a silky strapless top and pencil skirt. Loved this look for it’s day to evening functionality! Wonderful too for a wedding and the reception after! Again a cute mod necklace really completed this.
 Maybe it’s spring fever, but I am ready for more color and some brights in my wardrobe. I found these cute shorts and top that I didn’t notice before. (Confession- I found a ton of things in my four hours as expected.)  I adore the fringe and the wonderful fabric. Those little details are what sets her clothes apart. The back has a deep V, but you can still wear a bra. 
 These kind of shorts are what one used to call ‘hot pants’ in the 70s when I was a girl and my mom shopped at the very chic Joseph Magnin for such things. Trina Turk reminds me a lot of that store and it’s hip vibe, which is still embedded in my brain!
This outfit is perfect with a long gold necklace and some pretty jeweled sandals for a night out.
On the subject of sandals, Trina’s shoes were the other thing we discovered Thursday. They are fabulous, comfortable and looked good with so much. These suede wrap sandals, which Jennifer modeled and bought, felt terrific on and were perfect with all the dresses and clothes. Jennifer ended up purchasing the soft metallic gold tone they come in. I love this blue too. Aren’t they modern? They have a kitten heel.
I’m also thinking these Catalina flats with rubber sole for running about this summer…Just add pretty bright toe color!
The Bellota sandal though, would dress up jeans and a blouse in a Palm Springs way!
So many floaty and feminine little tops too.
I spent time with the home goods. I’m always torn between home and clothing purchases! The pillows are gorgeous and I am planning to add some to my white couch and brighten up the house for Spring. 
Just a few… There are rugs as well.
How awesome are these ice buckets? I see a poolside bar in my future.
Lovely, lovely things!
I do hope we get to do another event again because I think so many of you Northern Cal gals are just learning about the Burlingame location. The entire Trina Turk clothing collection is there and if you want clothes that are uniquely Californian you need to see it. 
Thanks everyone at Trina Turk for the wonderful afternoon and my beautiful dress.
Hope you get to experience a little Trina soon. It will brighten your day for sure.
Kim

Filed Under: A Well Styled Life, California Style, Fashion, Spring fashion, The Vintage Contessa, Trina Turk, Trina Turk in Burlingame

What to wear to a Summer Wedding or Occasion II

June 5, 2013 By kimwheeler No Comments

Kate Moss attending a wedding.
Summer is coming fast and along with that so many special events. That means weddings, graduations, reunions and vacations.  I’m thinking that is why one of my most popular and older posts is what to wear to a Summer wedding… It can be a bit stressful finding the right thing to wear that is flattering and is appropriate. Sometimes you aren’t happy with your body or your closet.
Try not to worry. Remember the most attractive people are those who are confident and fun. It’s never the thinnest or ones wearing the most expensive clothes! Heck I personally think it’s the women who think out of the box and wear something older or vintage or totally different that impress me! 
Jessica Alba is perfect here for a Summer wedding.
The thing is you need some time to plan what you are going to wear to any special event. You probably shouldn’t be looking the night before! Go through your closet a few weeks prior. This may be a good time to do a Spring cleaning out. Try on all your potential outfits. See what fits, what still works and what needs to go. Be ruthless. Take a good look at what you still love and has lasted. Notice what flatters you and forget trends. Know what you feel good in. That way if you need to shop you have some idea of what works for you. You won’t buy something just like you already own or buy something that just doesn’t flatter.
I just did this and for me I noticed the dresses and things that I still love and have lasted were J Crew. I also noticed shift dresses stay in style and I have several that are over 20 years old. One is a raw silk sleeveless shift with pockets and a scalloped hem from Ann Taylor. Also sadly, some dresses like halters no longer look great on me. I honestly look better more covered up than showing all my moles and spots off. I realized the most flattering length for me is right above the knee. 
I purged my closet of 6 bags of clothes that had been there a while. It felt great to have a clean closet and smaller wardrobe. Everything had to fit perfect and be really loved. Shopping after doing this was surprisingly easy. I came home with nothing the first few trips because I knew exactly what I had and that I didn’t want to add anything that wasn’t going to be just what I needed. Loving this white bracelet, but…got one already! Another striped top was darling and hey I already own about 5. You get where I am going. It felt liberating to walk out of stores with nothing. 
Time is crunched this part of the year so I have resorted to online shopping and it’s been amazing how many store I can hit from the couch. I’m especially enticed by the free shipping and returns at Nordstrom. You really have nothing to lose. I also find I can tell by the models body type if something is going to flatter me or not. I also read the customer reviews on items at the bottom of the page. Some customers state their height, weight, size and body type and will let you know is someting is too big or tugs or they had to order a size up. Very helpful.
Kate Bosworth in a floaty dress, clutch and pretty sandals at a wedding.
Another friend who is short on time calls the personal shopper at her local Nordstrom and they have many choices in her size already waiting for her along with possible shoes and bags. It’s all complimentary and many store have this. If you hate shopping or just can’t find the time, use these services! It’s just like when the stars use a stylist. They do the same for you. It’s great to have the opinion of someone who puts together clothes all day long. They know what works and what doesn’t! It’s free. You tell them your budget and they will work on making you look good within it.
 I’ve linked to some of my favorite picks of all the pretty things out there this season. I have to say I spent some serious time online and there are more dresses than ever. I particularly like the sites that have culled certain dresses together and grouped them as wedding guest dresses. Makes it way easier. Nordstrom was one in particular and you can find it here.
For a Summer wedding the easiest option is a lovely dress, a pretty clutch and a small wrap or scarf to drape on your shoulders. Notice below. She’s got chic hair, small bag (don’t even thing of bringing your regular daytime shoulder bag), wrap or sweater, dressier earrings and pretty shoes. Simple.
In my search for a dress for my son’s graduation and to pack on my travels, I came across quite a few that are perfect for many occasions. I’m sharing some of my favorites and hopefully there is a link to each one on the description should you want to buy or find out more information!
Michael Kors at Nordstrom
One of the day looks that is flattering on almost everyone is the shift dress and if it has a print you can pair it some terrific wedges or a bright clutch for a graduation. I’d skip a necklace and add some larger drop earrings. Love this Michael Kors.
Trina Turk

A sleeveless shift here from Trina Turk is paired with flesh tone pumps. Some bright thick bracelets would look great with this.

J Crew

I’m loving this J Crew dress which is currently on sale and also comes in a coral. You can glam this up for evening with silver accessories or make it more day wedding appropriate with strappy sandals, a bright clutch and fun earrings.

Laundry at Bloomingdales

Have to admit, I’m loving all the prints and florals this year.

Carmen Marc Valvo at Neiman Marcus

Tory Burch

Modcloth

Nordstrom

This above, would be very cute on a young teen or pre-teen.
J Crew

DVF at Nordstrom

The lace trend is pretty and feminine. This DVF dress is perfection and also comes in navy and white lace over grey.

Vince Camuto
Eliza J- Nordstrom
Warm colors are so attractive on most people…

Sue Wong
Alice + Olivia at Neiman’s

I’m trying to include some sleeved items for those gals that want them like above. This would look great on anyone.

Ralph Lauren

One shoulder looks are flattering on many body types!

BCBG

Colorblock Tank Shopbop
Loving the blue this year as well. 


Kate Spade at Nordstrom




Maxis dresses can be cute, but for a formal wedding, you’ll need to add heels and a wrap along with dressier hair if you plan on wearing one. The fabric shouldn’t be t-shirt material if you are wearing it to a formal event.  Most maxis are beach and cover-up attire so keep that in mind and I don’t think I need to say here that flip-flops are not an option-unless it’s a beach wedding..Then anything goes!
Nordstrom

Lili Pulitzer at Bloomingdales

Patio Cross- Back dress – Banana Republic

Ralph Lauren at Nordstrom

This could be cute for a younger gal as well as a stylish mature lady…Don’t want to forget them.

Lili Pulitzer at Bloomingdales

 Have fun whatever you do! Remember the fun people are always the most attractive no matter what they have on.

Do you have a go to you wear for weddings or do you shop for each occasion? Love to hear what all you ladies out there do!

Kim

Filed Under: Spring fashion, style, wedding attire, What to wear to a Summer event or wedding

Sweaters and Shorts

May 28, 2013 By kimwheeler No Comments

This time of the year, I’m ready for shorts and dresses. However, the weather can be flaky and days can fluctuate from warm to rainy and cool like we had this weekend in Northern California. The perfect solution is sweaters with shorts. I personally love this look.
I’m not talking the tacky cut-offs with raggedy edges and pockets sticking out -So Britney Spears ladies! Class up your shorts wardrobe and find some that are neither too short nor too tight. You don’t want them so long either..In fact a shorter length can sometimes hit at a more flattering spot on the leg than a longer short can, so try on many..

 

Loving the cable knit and penny loafers. Something about a sweater is just so cozy and yet the addition of shorts say Summer. It’s very East Coast where Summers in Maine and those regions can be very cool.

 

I’m not a huge Taylor Swift fan, but she looks very cute with these flats, little bag and sweater.

This Chanel sweater jacket looks great paired with relaxed shorts and perfect for a night out on Gwyneth Paltrow.

Kate Moss is known for wearing her cut-offs, but looks lovely in these classier shorts and cardigan.
My personal rule with shorts is always wear flats or a very low heel. There’s something about high heels and shorts that I find tacky. Pretty flat sandals or ballets are perfect.  (Being over 40, I am careful where I wear shorts. I wear them at the park, beach, shopping and running about. Otherwise, I default to skirts, especially when traveling.)
I love a V-neck boyfriend or slouchier sweater paired with shorts, long necklaces and flats for day and jeweled T-strap flat sandals for night. In fact some of the best sweaters are probably in your husband’s closet right now! If not, J Crew has some great ones here and here and here. I’ve even bought them in the guys departments in smaller sizes as well.
Olivia Palermo (above and below), is the shorts queen and wears them with everything.
With a sweater and your shorts you can stay cozy, but still keep your Spring mindset!! 
What do you think? Do you have any opinions on shorts? Do you think they look okay on woman over 40? Tell me what you think!
Have a great week!
Kim 
Images via Pinterest, NYFW, J Crew.

Filed Under: Shorts and sweaters, Spring fashion, style

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Today, on the blog, some Valentine fun. 💗I’m Today, on the blog, some Valentine fun. 💗I’m joining a group of talented women and we all have some Valentine ideas for you. My blog is about an easy Valentine or Galentine‘s dinner you can recreate. I tried to make this super simple because the whole point is gathering with your people and having a good time. 

I did make ahead dishes and used pink items already in my home for the table. I added primroses from the hardware store for extra prettiness and for take home favors. 💕

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This pic is from the fun account, @lostinvintagefashion which is a wonderful rabbit hole to drop into should you need some sartorial inspiration.

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The weekend post is up with chat about the trendin The weekend post is up with chat about the trending colors for 2023 in home decor and fashion.. Did you love the 80’s? If so this is perhaps a more sophisticated version with sherbet tones and bits of magenta, greens and navy.  Here I added a bit of these Easter tones to the coffee table with a grass cloth box, one of my books and a candle. I think the best way to update things is to add touches to the home and closet that appeal to you and mix them in with neutrals.. 
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Also on the blog, a few good white jeans, skin cleansers you may need and more! 

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A January PSA- get in your closet and get those wh A January PSA- get in your closet and get those white jeans out! I found mine at the bottom of my closet today in a basket and thought -yes! I love the look of a classic white jean, paired with a chunky sweater or turtleneck in black, beige, tan, creams-  neutral colors always look fantastic. Today it was warm enough that I could go sockless and wear my Madewell loafers with them and a little jacket I have from Anthro. Get your white jeans out. it will give your winter wardrobe have a little kick. White jeans can be worn all year and they even look great with winter boots and coats. 

This is also a great time to look at your white Jean inventory. 🤍If you don’t have a pair that’s comfortable and straight leg, in a thicker material…this might be a good time to look. I’ll share some on the weekend blog as well.

if you missed our LIVE this morning, you can watch it on Juliet’s @makemineaspritzer Instagram and I’ll link to it on my stories ! Thank you everyone for tuning in in for the fun questions and comments. We love doing this with you all weekly! Let us know in comments if there are any other topics you want to hear about. Today we talked trending colors, exercise classes .. finding art and pillows and more..

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This song just seemed to fit -and relatable as I could not sleep last night! No idea why. Isn’t it maddening? 

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It seems like just yesterday we were in her gorgeous yard taking photos for my Californians at Home series. It’s still one of my favorite photo shoots and if you want to read it again -or missed it I will link to it in my bio today. She’s one of a kind, so let’s get her well soon and bolster her spirits!!💛💛

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I have to share a snippet of just some of the wisd I have to share a snippet of just some of the wisdom that was Martin Luther King. He will always be one of my biggest heroes and ten years ago I wrote a small post highlighting some of his very meaningful words and quotes that we could all use as a life guide. Link to the post in my bio and more on my stories. 

Do you know he is the only American to have a holiday for him that hasn’t been a president? He also had a low approval rating when he died. That has changed. Now people around the world use his teachings of living in peace and the fight for justice as a model we can strive for. I find his words so very needed in a world that is polarized more than ever. ❤️

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