Maine Girl

If you are reading this blog I sincerely consider you my friend. Taking time out of your day just to read what I have to say? You better believe that you are my best friend! And I only let my best friends, in on the little secrets in life that I believe will make them happy and one of those secrets is that my favorite place to shop is having a HUGE event right now!  TALBOTS of course. I also consider the readers of Laura's Style my family. It's like I've got this awesome little group of ladies who actually want my style advice. I am a very humble person, so the idea of that sometimes makes me a little nervous. You actually rely on me to give you style advice! I know what it's like to be a real woman living in this real world and fitting in isn't always easy to do. When we get to a certain age you'd think that we would all play nice with each other! Some do and some don't, but I believe that I am here on planet Earth to help you look and feel your ve...

There is no doubt that maxi dresses are going to be HOT this summer, but I hear a lot of ladies say that they don't really know where to wear them. I am here to help with that! Most ladies feel that maxi dresses are casual and would never consider wearing one to a summer wedding or cocktail party. The truth is, you can wear a maxi dress for any occasion. I am especially loving the idea of wearing a maxi dress to a fancy cocktail party. Just picture yourself wearing a long sleek black cocktail dress with a side slit going up one of the legs, while all the other women opt for the traditional little black mini dress. How boring. I know, I am such a rebel! But just look at these black maxis below! Amazing, right? JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Below are four of my favorite maxi dresses from Macy's for formal weddings or dressy evening affairs: JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate i...

When in doubt, whip that little black dress out! You do have one, don't you? {My little black dress is from TALBOTS and you can find your perfect style by clicking HERE or by simply clicking on the photos above and below} If you do not have a little black dress, do yourself a favor and find yourself one that fits like a glove and makes you feel terrific every time you put it on. You can wear a little black dress to work, out to dinner, to an evening wedding, and even out shopping on your day off.  Dress it up or dress it down depending on your footwear and accessories. It's best to purchase one that is fairly plain with no embellishments so that you can style it many different ways for many different occasions. And below you will find some of my most favorite little black dresses of all time! I guarantee at least one of them will be perfect for you. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.

......in order to NOT look like a crazy person. The answer: Very carefully. Just kidding. Mixing prints and patterns is super easy and anyone can do it. Some ladies that I encounter believe that mixing it up is for the "young." That really makes me upset! Why do those ladies choose to limit themselves? Dressing up is fun and there is nothing that makes it more fun than putting different prints and patterns together! Now, I must say, mixing prints may not be for everyone and just because you are seeing it on trend right now doesn't mean you should try it. Everyone has their own style and you are entitled to be who you are and if you don't feel great wearing something, or if you put it on and you feel like you are trying to be someone else, then you should take it off immediately. On the other hand, you won't know how you feel about wearing something if you don't try. So, just try. No harm done. Here are my tips for mixing prints and patt...

Since I am always looking for vintage jewelry to accessorize my modern look, this gold beaded tassel necklace from Talbots really spoke to me! If it seems to speak to you too, you can find yours by clicking on the photo above or by simply clicking right HERE . My Newport pants in a beautiful blue shade called Murano glass are from Talbots too...........as well as my metallic gold belt and white shoes. I would most definitely call the shoes true vintage since I bought them at Talbots more than ten years ago. Hard to believe that they are still going strong! You don't usually see white shoes last that long! But when you buy quality, you can't go wrong!  And speaking of quality, my white wrinkle free blouse is by Ralph Lauren. You will be so glad you have another white wrinkle free blouse hanging in your closet. Even if you already have one. Having two of these baby's is a best practice for any lady who wants to look and feel her best! Click the phot...

........otherwise known as paisley. {now say that ten times really fast} Paisley is a classic pattern that can be worn in spring, summer, fall and winter. The only thing that changes are the colors and fabrics for each season in which paisley patterns are worn, for obvious reasons such as warmth. I can't help but think of some of my favorite 70's rock bands when I am wearing paisley. Queen, David Bowie, The Who and Deep Purple are some of the first to come to my mind.  While it may seem that the paisley pattern was invented by 70's rock & roll stars, believe it or not, paisley actually originated in Persia around 200-650 AD. I think that it's pretty cool that we still have a soft spot deep in our hearts for this kidney shaped pattern after all this time! Below is a paisley portfolio that I created to inspire you! And don't worry about paisley being too trendy. Trust me, it's here to stay. JavaScript is currently disabled in this ...