a collage of lavender fashion for women in spring 2025

Spring Forward in Shades of Lilac, Lavender, and Orchid

While fashion experts are talking all about ballerina pink for spring, what I am seeing and excited about is the influx of lilac, violet, and lavender colors this spring. I called this as a 2024 fashion trend, but retailers are always a bit behind the runways. It makes sense that this color is now hot… Continue Reading Spring Forward in Shades of Lilac, Lavender, and Orchid

stylish raffia and straw bags 2025

Stylish Raffia and Straw Bags for Many Springs and Summers to Come

Want a bag that will go with most everything this spring and summer? Reach for a straw bag. Straw, raffia, wood, and bamboo accents are classic bag textiles for warm weather, and they are pretty timeless, too. I wanted to share some stylish raffia and straw bags for sale right now I think will remain… Continue Reading Stylish Raffia and Straw Bags for Many Springs and Summers to Come

Spring Capsule Wardrobe + How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe
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Spring Capsule Wardrobe + How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe

Fashion designer Donna Karan created the first capsule wardrobe in 1985 with her “7 Easy Pieces” collection. This was a capsule of clothing items for the working woman to simplify getting dressed each day. I’ve been creating capsule wardrobes at Wardrobe Oxygen since 2005. I believe in the power of capsule wardrobes for achieving big… Continue Reading Spring Capsule Wardrobe + How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe