Jacket: Stretch Velvet Open Blazer c/o Ellos (14) | Pants: Stretch Velvet Wide Pants c/o Ellos (14) | Camisole: LOFT (old; similar) | Shoes: ASOS | Bag: OTAAT/MYERS Collective (budget friendly alternative) | Coat: Faux Fur Snap Front Coat c/o Ellos (M) | Bracelet: Banana Republic (similar) | Earrings: Sparkling Crystal Stud Earrings c/o Talbots…
All week I have had pain in my neck and shoulder and it progressively got worse to the point that typing was torture. But this morning I woke up feeling better and I had to share a few of my favorite small businesses that I planned to feature yesterday but deserve love any day of…
This morning in the community garden, wearing Universal Standard overalls (Small), an old J. Crew striped top, an old Halogen cashmere beanie, Ray-Ban aviators, and Sorel boots This morning I didn’t set an alarm. I woke up, did some sun salutations, and went to the community garden to pick cabbage for the side dish we’re…
ELOQUII comes out with new pieces so often, pretty much weekly I’m checking out their New Arrivals. And when I saw this dress I HAD to have it. See, I journaled my personal style a bit ago and saw there was a constant in my closet – colorful maxi dresses. While some find them to…
The holiday season can get a bit frantic. Come Thursday, it becomes a major snowball rolling down a very steep mountain. How is it almost December?? Last holiday season I thought I was prepared by shopping for presents early, but that’s only part of the seasonal stress. I ended up not sending out holiday cards…
I learned about cabi in 2011 when my friend became a stylist. This year, I really got to know cabi and the people behind the brand. I was invited to attend cabi Conversations where I chatted all night with founders and staff of cabi. I was also invited to attend Scoop, cabi’s twice-yearly conference that…
This week I worked on being kinder to myself and more realistic. It’s still hard. When you’ve dreamed of doing something for years and have so many ideas in your head AND you’ve spent the past two decades working your ass off always more than 40 hours a week… well, it’s an hourly struggle to…
When I mentioned I was going to have gift guides this season, a couple of you reached out in comments, social media, and email and said you desired a gift guide for tweens. Not a kid and not yet a teen, this is a hard age to shop for. I figured no better than to…
By now you know I am a cabi fan. I’ve been wearing their clothing for several years, but after this summer when I got to meet the people behind the brand at cabi Conversations, and then when I was able to attend their twice-monthly conference The Scoop, I really fell in love. I think the…