AskSUZANNE BELL

The Inside Track to Everyday Style

  • Mom’s Need A Refresh Too! J Crew Sale Picks

    No, I do not need more summer clothes. However, when you live in a place like California, it’s nice to have a few pieces that will transition your wardrobe into fall, in wear-now fabrications. So while you’re focusing on shopping for the kids, making lists and getting ready for Back-To-School, why not grab a piece… [Continue Reading]

    Mom’s Need A Refresh Too! J Crew Sale Picks

  • Feminine, Chic and Sustainable – Namrita Chettiar

    Right here in my own backyard resides a gem of designer, my friend and entrepreneur Namrita Chettiar. I met Namrita last fall at a networking event for local women entrepreneurs and we hit if off right away. Over coffee one morning, Namrita invited me to stop by her studio to browse her collection of dresses… [Continue Reading]

    Feminine, Chic and Sustainable – Namrita Chettiar

  • Style on a Budget: 5 Beautiful Summer Tablescapes

    Be it an outdoor dinner party or simply a farm-to-table meal with family, part of the fun of entertaining is deciding how you want to style your table. And whether you choose to keep it light or go more elaborate, there are easy budget-friendly ways to make your vision come to life for you and… [Continue Reading]

    Style on a Budget: 5 Beautiful Summer Tablescapes

  • Style Diaries: Your Best You Everyday

    Thank you all for weighing in on this weeks stripe discussion. It was interesting to hear from all the stripe lovers as well as non-stripe fans (ladies we are outnumbered!), as to what attracts us to a certain look, style, or pattern. What I heard was stripes are easy to work with. You like them… [Continue Reading]

    Style Diaries: Your Best You Everyday

  • Style Diaries: Sometimes, I’ll Wear Stripes

    Confession: I am not much for stripes. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE stripes on EVERYONE ELSE, and will wear them on occasion, but honestly, they just don’t feel like “me”. As my style has evolved over the years, it’s become clear that my comfort zone sways the bohemian direction; unpredictable and a little messy.… [Continue Reading]

    Style Diaries: Sometimes, I’ll Wear Stripes

Styling a Denim Dress + 10 Ways to Wear Denim this Summer

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Looking for a put-together effortless look? Pop on a denim dress with a pair of sandals, add simple accessories, a fun tote and off you go! Looking to mix it up? Try wearing your dress OVER a pair of crisp white pants. Chilly? Did you know your favorite denim dress can double as a topper? […]

Lakeside Style + July Sale Update

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  What are your plans for the 4th? I’m looking forward to a relaxing week at Lake Tahoe enjoying all the High Sierra has to offer; biking, hiking, zip lining and kayaking to lazy days on the beach, catching up on reading, BBQ, and many family game nights. Have you played Ticket To Ride |HERE? […]

What I’m Loving Now: June Favorites + Summer Sales

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Last weekend we got a preview of sales to come, now it’s on! Whether you’re looking to replace a few items in your closet, pick up an investment piece or two, or elevate your summertime look – the time to shop is now! Anthropologie just added boatloads of Fresh Cuts to their already huge sale […]

Hello Summer! 10+ Beach Reads to Check Out 2018

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  Feet in the sand (or pool), cocktail in hand (or two), whatever your plans may be, chances are you’ll want a book or three to dive into this summer. While researching books to tote around in my beach bag at the Lake, I created a short list of “want to reads”. After you take […]

Summer Style: Weekend Sale Picks

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Walking the streets of SoHo yesterday, I could sense the summer sales beginning to percolate. It’s true, I could feel it in the air – it’s on! My advice? Don’t delay. If you’ve had your eye on something this spring, check back and see if it has taken it’s first markdown (or second!). I suggest […]

5 Budget Friendly Tips To Refresh Your Home

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When seasons change, I get the urge to switch things up around the house. Be it one room or the entire home, it’s fun to give your surroundings a mini makeover here and there – and it is easier than you think. Looking to “lighten up” my own living space, I reached out to Celeste […]