by Sonia Lovett | Dec 30, 2017 | Travel
I love to pack for a trip! It’s part of the fun of traveling! Now, I don’t know how many people can say that, but for me, it is the beginning of the adventure, I also pride myself on rarely checking luggage. The eagerness of going right out the airport doors and getting on with the adventure is worth all the preplanning. With that in mind I have a few tips that might help.
Decide on a color palette
A few weeks ago, Beth @styleatacertainage was commenting about taking clues from the colors in any scarf when wondering what to wear. Good advise. In this case I took a wonderful Lotta Stenssen Kaftan as my inspiration and ended up choosing a cobalt blue and coral red combination.
Travel comfortably but look stylish
I Always travel in jeans a T shirt and a coat or sweater and scarf . In this case I will be going into a chilly city and then on to the islands, so I choose dark jeans a white T and a tomato red trench and a colorful scarf.
Take multi- purpose clothing
Slip dresses are a saving grace and can go from beach cover-up to dinner with a quick change of shoes and earrings.
Loose pants and a blouses or Tee’s are light to pack and can go from breakfast to the market or the beach.
Bathing suits and scarves. I always overpack these. One piece suits double as body suits scarves as sarongs. Swimwear addicted!!!
Shoes take up a lot of space so think these out carefully.
If you are taking sneakers make them light and travel in them. Slides. In this case flats in Denim. Heels! A splurge really but worth it even if I don’t use them.
Cosmetics. Here you have to take small jars, that goes without saying. I have a very simple routine so that takes up little space. Sunblock, night cream, day cream. That’s it. A bit of eye makeup and lipstick and I’m out the door. My hair on the other hand is usually …. well I’m bored just thinking about it.
Jewelry. Don’t forget this. It can take a simple look and polish you up.
Don’t forget the perfume. In this case I’ll take Vetiver from Le Labo.
Remember your color palette everything has to go with everything. I take a carry on and a large tote with my purse inside it.
My routine a week before I leave is this. I take out a rolling rack or go to the spare room closet and start choosing items and moving them over. I take everything that inspires me, is in the right color palette, or just speaks to me. I don’t judge (yet).
After that I start adding and omitting and making a list of what is missing. Over time I end up with about a third of what I originally brought in. Don’t worry about being without something. In the end I wear about two thirds of what I’m taking and I’m never lacking. You will see how empowering it is to go relatively unencumbered and still
Look Fabulous .
by Sonia Lovett | Dec 15, 2017 | Lifestyle
Harlette: A sophisticated store for shopaholics
Before I take my winter flight I wanted to flashback on a collaboration I did with the lovely Whitefish boutique, Harlette. Harlette is a sophisticated and feminine boutique with a spirit of fashionable fun. For those of you familiar with Whitefish, Montana, she is also Harlow’s big little sister.
The wind was blowing, the snow was falling, but through it all we managed to have a little fun with fashion and a glass of champagne at the end.
Hope Kaufman as my photographer braved the weather with me and in the end, (as we always) a great time was had by all!
Between Becky’s beautifully curated items from Joie, Zadig and Voltiare, Mother Demin, Frank and Eileen and Superga (to name a few) there is a bit of everything for everyone!
As costumers came in for their pre New Years purchases, we spend time at the Underscore Art Gallery adjacent to the store where we found some of the most creative gold and diamond jewelry I have seen in ages.
If you’re ever in Whitefish don’t miss out on the unexpected fashion treats you will find at Harlette and the beautiful contemporary art and jewelry at Underscore Art Gallery.
by Sonia Lovett | Nov 5, 2017 | Fashion
We’ve all seen trends come and go. Platform shoes. Bellbottoms. Hip Hugging Jeans. Disco Suits. Sometimes they have lasting power (leopard print) and sometimes they are gone before they are ever a thing (multiple popped collars; good riddance!).
I’ve always been adventurous with trying new trends and sometimes they go off with flying colors and some (like my big west Texas hair in the 80’s) should remain in the past! How do we go about getting a handle of what will stay and what will go?
Let’s take a peek at a few Trends that you might want to add a pinch of this Fall.
The corset belt… We have seen them in exaggerated shapes and sizes. Over a T-shirt almost covering it. Over a slip dress. The one I have is from TopShop. The size worked for my frame and the price was perfect. I wore it over a cotton army jacket to give it a new look and used it with a blouse over a slip dress. The key for me was the weight of the fabric you are cinching and the size of the corset belt itself. Remember proportion. Never overwhelm your frame.
The oversized blazer… I waited a while before I tried this one. My first problem was that if I bought one off the rack I might see it on someone else around the corner. A simple solution: look in your mans closet. Or alternately take a walk through a gentleman’s consignment shop. While you are there check out their scarves. You might just stumble across something fabulous. This is a cost effective way to fool around with a trend and do something different.
The sock and heel trend. This one was a tough one for me. Too contrived, but it could be of use this fall if you can’t part with a strappy heels just yet. I tried a see through sock in white with a pair of booties. True, I cheated the look a bit but it’s all I could pull off and its a great alternative!
In the end, in order to keep your wardrobe relevant, fluid and modern it is important to have just a bit of edge. Remember stay true to your style. Honor your body type and take a risk!
by Sonia Lovett | Oct 29, 2017 | Fashion
I am so thrilled to be sharing this find with all of you! I have discovered Juwelo, a lovely gemstone jewelry company that is just arriving to the US market. They are able to provide high quality gold and silver gemstone jewelry at an unprecedented price point. A great alternative to costume jewelry! They have a huge selection of earrings, rings, pendants and bracelets. Perfect for any gift giving occasion. Including yourself!!
Look at the Pink Sapphires hoops I just got. They are perfection!
The Island of Madagascar off the East Coast of Africa has one of the largest deposits of Pink Sapphires in the world. Discovered in the 1990’s, it has made the acquisition of Sapphires more available to the public.
It is believed that Pink Sapphires nourish the emotional well being of the person wearing it. The theory behind the belief is centered on clearing emotional blockages from the past which allows energy that promotes love, healing and awakened inner intelligence.
Sapphires might create balance between water and fire , making people stronger, freer, and capable of making healthier decisions. They are sometimes referred to as the gems of truth. How lovely!
Juwelo Pink Sapphires Inside-Out Hoop earrings made from 925 Sterling Silver. There are 36 (2.09 carat) Rose cut Pink Sapphires from Madagascar in prong settings . The earring circumference is 1.08″. Available at Juwelo USA
by Sonia Lovett | Sep 19, 2017 | Fashion
My husband and I went to a wonderful wedding in California this late summer. You might have seen a few pictures on my Instagram account stylebeyondage.
My style and manners are still what some might call old fashioned. I still won’t wear black or white or red to a wedding. I still won’t wear a watch after five. ( that’s another story) anyway…..It is a challenge to pick an outfit for an afternoon outdoor wedding that is cocktail attire and moves on into a beautiful night of dinner and dancing.
My sister is fortunate enough to have a beautiful architectural dress made by the iconic American designer Halston. This masterpiece of design is made out of one single length of fabric on the bias with only one seam no zipper. I can’t even get my head around that!
There is a wonderful fabric store in Dallas called Richard Brooks Fabrics. It has the most beautiful exotic fabrics you can imagine. They also have some of the most skilled seamstresses. I took the Halston dress in and they replicated it in the textured
aubergine fabric you see in the pictures.
