This is a serious handbag alert people. Quilted, chain bags are the must have bag this season. Coco Chanel designed the Classic Quilted 2.55 bag in the mid 1950's and while its popularity ebbs and flows, it is definitely on-trend right now. I know some of you are...
GIRLS NIGHT OUT
My Charleston Packing List
My Charleston Packing List was blush and bashful. That's code for pink and pink. I don't know what happened to me, but I got on a pink kick this year. I was invited to do a segment on News 8 CT on how to build a Mimosa Bar, and I wanted something really feminine and...
Flower Power
"More is more and less is a bore." said Iris Apfel. When life becomes predictable, it can get boring. And while that suits some people, it's definitely not for me. I'll never forget the time when Kerry, Jackson (who was 6 or 7 years old at the time) and I were headed...
Cheetah is a Neutral
The weather in New England has been really weird. Last week, it got cold enough for us to turn on the heat for the first time and this week it's going to be in the high 60's. The Connecticut weather is so unpredictable! My decision making skills on what to pack away...
Sun Kissed Shoulders
Sun Kissed Shoulders Awhile back, I blogged about how off the shoulder tops are on again (here) and it was followed by a post on a cold shoulder top (here). I see a trend developing, that's code for obsession. This blouse from Primark offers the best of both worlds,...
Lilly Pulitzer Spring 2016
Lilly Pulitzer Spring 2016 | love this patriotic red (splashes of pink), white and blue for Memorial Day | I wanted to kick off this week with lots of color and there is no better place to start than with Lilly Pulitzer's vibrant collection of clothes! Today is...
Little White Dress
Little White Dress {Mary Ann in Bishop & Young Inverted Pleat Solid Dress} LWD. It's spring, time to pull out the LWD in favor of the LBD. In preparation for Styled by James, THE TOUR, my girlfriend Mary Ann Degala models a Little White Dress from South Moon...
INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY!
Instagram Giveaway! INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY Let's start the weekend with a surprise giveaway! Enter to win this J. CREW statement necklace! Here's what you do: Follow @ctinstyle Comment on the picture Repost the picture with #giveaway Per Instagram rules, we must mention...
Birchbox Subscription Review: December
I have a very good problem. I have more ideas to share with you than days allow. Therefore, my monthly Birchbox Subscription Review for December had to take a back seat to all the holiday-related content (no disrespect to the makeup Goddesses). Opening up my monthly...
Greenwich WINE+FOOD Festival
I'm so excited to have the opportunity to attend the fifth annual Greenwich WINE+FOOD Festival this year! The festival begins on Wednesday, September 23 and ends on Saturday evening, September 26th. The lineup of celebrity chefs, entertainment and events is simply...
Best Jumpsuits for Summer
Jumpsuits are so on-trend right now! I like the fact that they are so versatile and can be worn with sneakers, cute sandals and heels. Jumpsuits are so light and sexy for the summer and they barely need any accessories. They are the perfect "lazy-girl" outfit. Here is...
Flirty Fringe Sandals
As we welcome in the warm weather, the layers come off in favor of clothes that are more streamlined. I'm seeing lots of airy, light weight summer dresses that are very simple and beautiful. While I am in favor of simplicity, I also subscribe to the French phrase je...
Peasant Blouse
Last weekend, I was in Sarasota, Florida where the weather is warm and sunny and gorgeous - and so are the people. On our last night, we strolled around the downtown area and came across a live outdoor latin music festival. I loved the fact that people were dancing in...
Boyfriend Jeans
Boyfriend Jeans - Sarah O'Brien, Founder and Editor of Connecticut in Style There is something so romantic and sexy about wearing your boyfriend's or husband's clothes. It must be a universal thing to want to grab an item of clothing that belongs to your favorite...