pursuit of practical style

practically stylish is built on the idea that your clothes should be as multitasking and fun as you are. Practical style isn't about following the trends, it is about finding pieces and looks that make you feel happy and confident. The mission here is to make sure you look sharp at work, get complimented at the grocery store and never have to pass up an invite to a last minute event because you have nothing to wear.

bread and flowers is the place to find recipes, book reviews, and design ideas because your personal style doesn't stop with your clothes. The inspiration behind bread and flowers is the Chinese proverb which says, "When you have only two pennies left, buy a loaf of bread with one and a flowers with the other." We all need beauty and sustenance to nourish our lives and I hope to provide you with ideas for both.


meet your stylist

I'm Alice, your stylist here at practically stylish. I live in the chilly city of Chicago, which helps to explain my undying love for cardigans and layering pieces. Nearly five years of working in retail gave me insight into common style challenges, taught me smart shopping tricks and filled up my expansive closet with lots of (mostly) practical pieces. I am very excited to share my thoughts here with you!