The Real Chic Life

The other day, I came across a new episode of the Let’s Get Dressed podcast called “Mastering Polished Maximalism.” Normally, I probably would have scrolled right past an episode with “maximalism” in the title. I have always been drawn to a classic wardrobe. Give me a beautiful blazer, a great dress, a pair of elegant shoes, and a handbag that will still look good ten years f...

Preppy style is having a moment again. We’ve covered preppy style before (for an intro to preppy style check out The Real Chic Guide to Preppy Style and

One of my favorite things about fall is the way it changes the feeling of home. And while I love decorating for the season, one of the easiest ways to make a home feel like fall is through fragrance.

I’m a bit fragrance obsessed, and I’ve realized over the years that I don’t necessarily want my entire house to smell like one candle. Instead, I like to layer compleme...

I believe there’s a difference between being well dressed and looking truly elegant.

For me, elegance has very little to do with wearing expensive clothes or following every new trend. It’s more about how you put things together. The right proportions. Beautiful fabrics. Thoughtful accessories. And knowing when to stop.

Over the years, I’ve become much mor...

I’ve been wearing loafers a lot lately, and I love them. I’m also looking forward to pulling out my leather ankle boots soon as the weather gets cooler. But I can’t help glancing over at the Uggs tucked away in the corner of my closet a little longingly.

They’re just SO comfortable...