Weekend Reads for Mid-December
Art, music, fashion, great sales, reviews of movies and books, and the most interesting reads I encountered this week!
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Why I Prefer Banana Republic Factory
I have been a Banana Republic fan for decades. Fun fact, I almost worked for the company twice back when I worked in retail and apparel. Both times my current job countered to keep me but I wonder how different my life would have been if I made the switch. I have always loved the…
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The Universal Standard Denim Drive is Back!
The Universal Standard Denim Drive is back where you can get a pair of their cult-favorite jeans for just $48.
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How to Style an Ugly Christmas Sweater
There is no better time of year than the holidays to have fun with fashion. Battery-operated tree light necklaces? Rock them. Beaded and bedazzled theme earrings? I own them, and I support wearing them. And ugly Christmas sweaters? They’ve been popular for decades, they’re a lot of fun, and I love styling ugly Christmas sweaters…
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Weekend Reads for How the Eff is it Already December?
Weekend Reads MTV shutting down some of its music channels after 40 years. (E!) Amazon data center linked to cluster of rare cancers. (Futurism) Need a badass gift for four teens to adults? I know both my daughter and I would be happy to get one of these Anna Sui lip gloss rings and it…
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Let’s Discuss Comfy Party Shoes for Us Grown Women
It’s stupid to wear uncomfortable shoes. The older we get, the more we feel the repercussions of cheap, ill-fitting, and poorly designed footwear. I tip my hat to the younger generations who have sneaker balls and made flat and more comfortable of shoes fashionable. What’s great is that trend also benefits us, for the selection…
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GivingTuesday 2025: A Day to Give To Others After a Weekend of Getting
For over a decade, I have dedicated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity. This weekend was about shopping and getting yourself the best deals. Today is a time to give to others: your money, your time, your talents, your platform, and whatever you can do…
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Going Out Tops for Grown-Ass Women
When I started this blog in 2005, I made a capsule wardrobe of staples for every woman’s wardrobe and in it, I had a Going Out Top. That was a top that was shiny, sparkly, beaded, and not too risque. For example, I had a blush sequined top back in the late ’00s; I could…
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What Shoes Does One Wear with Barrel Jeans in the Winter?
I was slow to the barrel jean trend. I felt it a passing fancy, and the old style rules ingrained in me since I was little made me worry they were “unflattering.” But barrel jeans grew on me, I think because they do break so many style rules. They’re jeans for those who have fewer…
