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5 Summer Capsule Pieces for 40+ Women That You Actually Need

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | June 10, 2026
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Getting dressed isn’t just about the season we’re in; it’s also about the season of life we’re experiencing. As any fellow women in their 40s and beyond understand, the summer shopping/outfitting fatigue is real!! Between evolving body shapes & hormonal shift struggles during the hottest season, having the perfect capsule pieces (aka your essentials) can […]

From Head to Toe: 5 Summer Shoe Trends That Are Worth The Investment

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | June 3, 2026
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You know what they say: a shoe can make or break a look. And in the summer months when we’re donning shorts and dresses, our shoe selects are as on display as ever. With trends changing as quick as the weather does in Ohio, it can be hard to keep up and know which fashion […]

How To Pack Smarter, Not Harder: Travel Packing

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | May 27, 2026
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We’ve all been there: the trip you’ve had on your calendar for months is tomorrow. You’ve been tallying off the days until take off, day dreaming about lounging by crystal clear waters, moonlit dinners, & hiking all the scenic spots. Then, suddenly, it’s the night before and you’re standing in front of your closet with […]

The Swim Edit: 9 Swimwear Selects To Make A Splash This Summer

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | May 20, 2026
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Don’t just ride the “wear-whatever” wave. Make a stylish splash. With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, pools are set to open & beach travel is beginning. Are you swimwear ready? We’re here to help you feel just as confident pool-and-beach-side as you do in your daily-wear. Whether it’s a wow-worthy one piece, a […]

4 Memorial Tourney Looks That Are On Par

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | May 13, 2026
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Swing into the Memorial Tournament in style. With one of Columbus’ top spring social events less than 3 weeks away, all eyes are set to be on “who’s wearing what” in the crowd. Leave the golf pros to ace the game; it’s your assignment to ace your outfit. Our stylists have curated 4 looks (3 […]

Last Minute + Local Mother’s Day Gifts We Love

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | May 6, 2026
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Consider this your reminder: Mother’s Day is right around the corner this weekend! As our ever-busy stylists know first hand, life and the calendar can fill up fast. So trust us when we say we get it: sometimes time catches up too quick & suddenly you’re left scrambling for whatever’s left on the shelf. The […]

4 Color Combos We Love for Spring Summer Styling

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | April 29, 2026
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What is it about Spring/Summer that makes you want to show up in color? The pink and red tulips popping up in your front yard. The contrast of a bright blue ocean against a pearly sand on your much-needed vacation. The purple drip of your Brambleberry Chip ice cream onto a neutral-tone cone. All these […]

Hat Day Styling Guide: Looks We Love

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | April 22, 2026
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Columbus’ 25th annual Hat Day, formally known as the “Les Chapeaux dans le Jardin,” is almost here! Are you ready to take on the occasion in style from head (or should we say, hat) to toe? With this ultimate social event just around the corner, we’re delivering all the outfitting inspiration you could ever need. […]

The Essentials Edit: 7 Spring/Summer Staples & How To Style Them

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | April 15, 2026
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Is your wardrobe prepped to help you take on the warmer weather in style? Our stylists have pulled their favorite finds from SIMKHAI’s latest line (one of our go-to brands for elevated essentials) to put together the ultimate spring summer capsule wardrobe, just for you. From skirts to shoes to swim, we’ve got your covered […]