It’s time to update our style resolutions! This year, promise to snap up pieces that are long-lasting and can be worn year-round. Here are six classic items to invest in for 2012! Solve the problem of switching up your bag for every brown or black outfit with the Chaps Chain-Link Tote (SALE: $69.30 on Kohls.com). Not only does this spacious carryall... CONTINUE READING 9

If you lost count of how many drinks you had last night at the fifth vodka tonic, chances are you’re waking up with a killer headache today. But a day hungover doesn’t have to be a day wasted. Make the first waking hours of 2012 productive ones with activities that you can easily do running on only four hours of... CONTINUE READING 6

Feathers used to be reserved for the birds (ha!), but every fashionista knows that feathers are funky, fabulous and tickling everyone's fancy this winter season! Check out these pieces to help your wardrobe take flight. If you like mixing sass and class, the Enzo Angiolini Torrez Pump ($119.95 on Nordstrom.com) is perfect! With the 5-inch heel and fanciful feathers, this shoe... CONTINUE READING 6

Usually blacklights, glow-in-the-dark accoutrements and neon clothing are reserved for ‘80s parties, Halloween or seriously heinous taste. But there’s another reason these loud things might be appropriate…and it’s coming right up. I'm talking New Year’s Eve here, folks. And while it’s easy to go down to Party City or your local street vendor and grab some 2012 year glasses, why... CONTINUE READING 6

Every year, if I bought new clothes before the holidays, I’d get a lecture from my mother—“Why are buying new stuff?! You don’t even know what you’re getting as gifts!” For years, I ignored her, thinking I desperately needed a few new cute things to wear for Christmas, Hanukkah at my boyfriend’s house, New Year's, etc. This year, however, with my... CONTINUE READING 16

New Year's Eve has always been my favorite holiday. It may just be the excuse to get dressed up and wear something sparkly, but I love the festive feeling in the air, and the excitement of an incoming new year! Here are my top picks to wear for NYE and other holiday occasions: Black You can never go wrong with an LBD... CONTINUE READING 8

Think you can’t wear florals until spring? Revel in the dark floral bouquets that belong to the winter season. Shades of brown, burnt orange, amber and burgundy easily mix with black, navy and gray. To stay on-trend, add a bit of edge to your floral prints by pairing them with a leather jacket, dark opaque tights or a cute pair of... CONTINUE READING 2

Flannel shirts are a winter staple, but sometimes wearing them can make you look like the Brawny man. So, how to sport this pattern and still look femme? The secrets are smocking, fitted cuts and girlie details. See my five flannel picks that are more womanly than “I chop wood.” -Cait Rohan A cropped cut keeps you from looking like you’re swimming... CONTINUE READING 7

Between holiday parties and family get-togethers, creating the perfect ensemble for each special occasion may seem daunting. And, there can be a fine line between looking dressed up for Aunt Gerty’s Thanksgiving dinner and dressed to hit the town afterward! When you’re with family or hanging with HIS relatives, the best bet is to stay on the conservative side...without slipping... CONTINUE READING 8

Can you believe it’s November already? That means Thanksgiving and all those holiday parties are just around the corner! Finding the perfect dress is easy—you can always rock an LBD—but picking the perfect bag is the key to completing your look. Check out some of my top, affordable evening bag picks for the holiday season (psst: put our mini makeup... CONTINUE READING 13