I may splurge on a great pair of shoes or bag, but I’m frugal when it comes to electronics. I don’t have my own laptop, I’m still on an iPhone 4, and there’s not a single tablet in the Gary household. When I ride the Metro or travel, I’m always jealous of my fellow…
I can’t believe Thanksgiving in the U.S. is NEXT WEEK! It feels as though just last week I was enjoying the Labor Day Festival in our town. But yes, the holidays are upon us and from now until the beginning of January it will be time with family, mall crowds, crazy traffic… and crazy blogs….
Jacket: Buffalo David Bitton (similar) | Tee: eBay | Scarf: c/o Nepali by TDM Design | Skirt: Halogen (similar) | Tights: Spanx | Shoes: Nine West “Lottie” | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Lipstick: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Smitten Though I wrote a piece on how to incorporate band tee shirts in…
Yesterday I shared a piece titled, The FoMO Closet and many of you said that purchasing multiples is what you do, and it works for you. I read your emails, your comments, and your discussion on message boards. And I hear you loud and clear. I too purchase multiples. If something is perfect, it…
Preach it, Lily Allen! Thanks to my friend Lexa for sending the video to me this morning. I just HAD to share it with all of you! Do note, there are NSFW lyrics and the occasional word on the screen of the video. Enjoy at your desk with headphones. Update: It seems a few don’t…
When I used to regularly perform closet makeovers, the most common issue I saw was women stockpiling clothing. They’d find a sweater they liked, and would purchase two in black, three in other colors, and often have a few still with tags on stored carefully for the time when the ones in rotation needed to…
In the past year, I have made a concerted effort to feature more brands with heart. Be they companies who produce their product in the United States, products made with sustainable materials or created via Fair Trade, brands that give back to their communities, or small businesses who want to change the face of retail,…
It’s amazing that it’s 2013 and we still have people commenting and criticizing our choice to have me be the parent who works outside the home, and Karl the one who cares for Emerson. At least once a month I have someone ask if my husband had to because he was laid off; if…
Blazer: Vince Camuto (similar) | Top: Ann Taylor (similar) | Belt: Ann Taylor (similar) | Pants: “Cameron” c/o Dobbin Clothing | Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors “Flex” | Bracelet: Nordstrom (similar) | Watch: Citizen c/o WatchCo One of the biggest questions I receive from readers is what to do with waist gap. It seems that few…