Style Inspiration: Black, White & Handbags

Summer is still here for a few more weeks, so don’t abandon wearing white just yet. Paired with a black handbag or black sandals, it can create a simple, yet strong statement. Also, every woman needs a signature handbag - an investment piece that speaks to her style, way of living and passions. I’ve had my eye on this bag, but so many other lovely choices make it hard to be sure. With fabulous shoes and a quality tote, your style is raised to the next level.

Finally, temperatures are gradually beginning to cool down which means thoughts of layers, fall and New York Fashion Week are just ahead, and oh how I am excited. As I will be attending NYFW for the first time this September, I am eagerly planning my wardrobe and looking for inspiration everywhere. In today’s Style Inspiration I’ve included pops of color, the trend of smoking slippers and polka dots, as well as classic touches of leopard. Have a look . . .

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Style Inspiration: Details

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Over the weekend, I began going through my closet, trying to pare it down to the 10 Item Capsule Wardrobe that Jennifer L. Scott writes about in Lessons from Madame Chic.

After eliminating anything that either didn’t fit, was worn out or didn’t mesh with my signature style any more, my closet had much more breathing space, and I had a few extra hangers. More important than that however, was that I had zeroed in on what worked for my figure, my lifestyle and my skin tone. I then went on to make a list of anything I still needed (which was actually a lot less than I had expected), and what I discovered was that my foundational wardrobe simply needed touches of unique and fabulous accessories – scarves, earrings, belts, handbags, necklaces, shoes, etc.

So with that in mind, today’s Style Inspiration focuses on the details. Paired with quality foundational pieces that fit and best flatter you, you are able to have less in your closet, but always look chic when you mix and match with different accessories that speak to your personality and adhere to your signature style.

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