Wearing a dress as a blouse is a fun concept that can increase the versatility of your closet. Silky slips, strapless, sweetheart, sweetheart-strapless, long-sleeve, short-sleeve or wrap, you’re bound to find a handful of dresses that will fit wonderfully tucked-in to your skirts, whether they
There’s something about a rainy day that just makes you want to stay in your comfies and snuggle up on the couch with a good book, warm blanket, and hot cup of tea. The stillness and peace that comes with a day of rain is
Since the beginning of time, there has always been the idea in fashion circles that if a little is good, than a lot must be great. Why wear one bracelet when you can wear ten and call it an "arm party"? There is something really
When was the last time you made a list of wardrobe goals? Do you have some for 2014? As a woman it is important to invest in staple wardrobe pieces, those items that you'll have in your closet for 20+ years. To move beyond trendy
With many of us hoping for a stress free and healthy kick to the New Year, taking a look at our closet is a great way to start a change. Everyone knows the feeling: too many clothes in the closet but nothing to put on. When
Milky pinks, a wash of cloudy blue … winter needn’t be dark. A kiss of color can liven up any winter wardrobe and bring greatly needed warmth to a cold, dreary spirit. Using black and white as a foundation, adding pretty pastels to neutral attire
Around this time of year, the fireplace gets more action, the teakettle remains on the stove and spending all day lounging inside is a true luxury. Waking up to a weekend snow day sets the mood for the perfect cozy outfit, but that doesn’t mean
We are in the heart of layering season and the art of layering rests on a classic formula: a lace slip, a silk blouse, a feminine skirt, a pair of tights, and a beautiful coat. Mixing and layering fabrics with different complementing textures will not
Our winter boots take a beating. Between heat, cold, salt and road grime, caring for them is often the last thing we think to do when kicking them off in the mud room. Traipsing around in leather boots can cause damage, making our investment pieces
How appropriate that just two days ago I opened my Bible and found my grandpa’s memorial card from 2007 smashed in between the book of Hebrews. He died on March 4th, a day and a family experience I’ll never forget. Though his passing was expected,
True story. Nearly seven years ago, I had my first date with my now husband. He told me to be ready at 7:30am (yeah, 7:30. In the morning.), and kept the location a surprise. It was summertime, and I knew we would be outside, so
The time is nigh for dancing and frolicking to an impending beat of a multitude of drums from band upon band. Yes, ladies, it is festival season. With SXSW under our belts and Coachella mere days away (not to mention a bevy of other perhaps
Jackie Rose is a style consultant and personal shopper with a love for all-things-fashion. Most recently featured in Refinery29’s 3 Crazy Closets You've Got To See To Believe, it’s safe to say that Jackie knows a thing or two about style. Read on to learn
Since Emerald is Pantone’s 2013 Color of The Year, we thought we’d share a few different ways to incorporate this jewel tone into your wardrobe. Read on to see three different ways contributor Chelsea Taylor styled the color… When wearing a jewel tone as rich as
Somehow it felt fitting that our first visit to New York Fashion Week for The Refined Woman would occur during a snowstorm. It was a flurry of runway shows, shaking hands and swapping cards, hailing cabs and photographing everything we laid our eyes on. It
The year of 2012 was the year that friends at work made fun of me. I started to dread people asking me what I was doing for the weekend. Nearly my entire year was already planned. “You know what I’m doing this weekend,” I
This is part of an ongoing series called Embodied, which features women who we feel embody some element of the persona they’re featured in. Amie (pictured on the left above) valiantly launched her own non-profit organization as a response to the desperate worldwide need for
Today we’re thrilled to bring you our very first Darling giveaway, and we could not think of a better company to partner with for this than Shabby Apple. Shabby Apple creates clothing that is artful in design and crafted with a vintage-style flare, carefully constructing each
Photography can convey a story, situation, or a mood, but there's something about movement through silhouettes of hand drawn illustrations has the ability to excite our imagination in a unique way. Prior to the advancement of technology that broucialis saleght us photography, society relied on
We asked popular fashion blogger Mary Seng to share with us her top fall fashion trends. She is 24, lives in Nashville, and is married to her best friend Luke. She has a passion for fashion and can be found sharing her effortless style on
There’s nothing like a beautiful, breezy scarf to dress up an outfit (come rain, shine, or snow), and we felt especially convicted of this when we stumbled upon this gorgeous Lemlem scarf at J.Crew a few weeks ago. The kind saleswoman helping us make our
The first official day of summer begins June 20th, but with how wonderful the weather has been in Los Angeles lately, I find that I have been so much more eager to shop. Bright colors, fun prints and fresh trends are fighting for my attention
Continued from: History of Fashion With Regards to the 20th Century 1930-1940 Key Silhouettes: Bias cut gowns and the return of the waistline with sweet two piece skirt and blouse ensembles. Details: Peter-Pan colors, fur trim, matching hat, glove, belt, and shoe sets. Designer: Vionnet Economic: The Great Depression and the
Now I'm sure you're thinking: why would "The Stylist" write about old stone palace and archaic fashion? Well, Darling believes that education about architecture and historical eras can broaden our perspective on "style" and "design." Everything we see has an effect on the way we
Ahhh, fashion. Isn’t it just the best? Recently there have been dozens of new parody videos circulating the web about “things girls say.” They are so hilarious, and not only did I find myself embarrassingly watching one after another for about thirty minutes the other
Continued from History of Fashion With Regards to the 20th Century Let's look at 1910-1920 Key Silhouettes: Hobble Skirt and the empire waistline--one freeing women, one putting them back in chains. Details: Intricate hats for women; for men, collars and ties. Designer: Paul Poiret Economic: The invention of the automobile caused
In a previous post, Color-ful, we began a discussion on "color psychology," and started with the color RED. Now we are looking at the next color, ORANGE
Usually, a wardrobe receives multiple visits throughout our day. My wardrobe is extremely familiar with me because I like to change for every occasion--not for vanity, but for physical and mental comfort. With clothing being a part of our everyday existence it should function as
We are each uniquely created, and shaped differently. This is true for our inward self as well as our outward appearance. Each curve and straight line has individual aesthetic value. It is so easy to look in the mirror and wish for a line instead
It only takes a person 4 seconds to form an opinion about another individual. This is primarily based upon what that person looks like; it has much to do with their grooming and what they have chosen to put on their body. These choices can