It is finally September, and suddenly structure and routine have returned to my world. (Cue a collective sigh of relief from moms everywhere.) This time of year, we bid adieu to the laidback months of summer and turn our sights toward intentionality once again. In the fashion world, this month also marks the dawn of a brand-new year! Top designers unveil new … [Read more...]
Nona. Life. Style: Cool Styles for Hot Days
Every year, I am surprised! Even after 30-something years of living in Florida, I am still surprised by the severity of the hostile heat and humidity in August. It’s like a swampy slap in the face that can start to feel personal. (Especially on mornings when perfect curls turn frizz ball after 0.3 seconds outside.) While the rest of the country starts fall preparations with … [Read more...]
Nona. Life. Style: New Outfits From Your Same Old Closet
I am going to tell you a secret. But don’t tell TJMaxx I told you. Heck, don’t tell my mom I told you, either. This is not something many boutique owners want you to know… You don’t need new clothes. There, I said it. Fight me. In fact, I will wager that if you went out right now with an unlimited budget and shopped for hours, you would still end up with “nothing to wear” in … [Read more...]
Nona. Life. Style: Closet Clean Out
I thought you’d ask, “Why for heaven’s sake is Gen Z wasting their teenage figures on pleated pants?” But what you actually asked is, “How do I organize my closet?” An overwhelming number of you requested guidance on cleaning out and organizing your closet when I solicited questions on Facebook. So, as long as we can agree pleated pants don’t even do 18-year-old bodies … [Read more...]
Nona. Life. Style: Savvy Summer Packing
There’s a beach calling your name! (Granted, it’s on the other side of the Mother’s Day hosting and graduation parties and the end-of-year school festivities.) But soon, all that’s left to do is pack. I can attest that packing for a family vacation is a daunting task, especially if you are the special person in your household tasked with packing everyone else. (I see you, … [Read more...]