The Real Chic Life

I enjoyed reading Courtney’s September Reset post, and it got me thinking that maybe my home could use a little refresh, too. Not a complete makeover. I’m certainly not ready to pack away everything I love and replac...

Although the official start of fall is still a couple of weeks away, there’s something about September in general that makes me want to get my life together. Especially once the weather starts shifting and my schedule starts picking up (this year it’s picking up fast). So for me, September has always felt a little like a second New Year—a chance to pause, take stock, and deci...

Over the weekend Tonya made a compelling case for kitten heels, and I went into Labor Day weekend sales with shoes on my mind. Another style also caught my attention: a sleek pair of knee high boots. There are few wardrobe purchase...

The other day, I was running through my fall checklist when I decided it was time to add a new classic pump to my wardrobe. Nothing too fancy. Just a beautiful leather workhorse I could reach for again and again.

My closet already has several stilettos, but I’m not reaching for them as often as I used to. This time, I wanted something with a slightly lower heel. I h...

We’ve discussed some of the useful pieces for a fall wardrobe like loafers,