A bunch of us, myself included, us are heading out for vacation this summer. Beach and lake getaways, road trips, family vacations… what the heck do you pack to keep it simple, light, but be ready for whatever your holiday…
The Best Suiting for Curvy Women
A reader emailed me asking for work suiting advice. She is looking for a power suit but has a curvy shape. She wanted to know if I had any suggestions on where to find a great suit for curvy women:…
Weekend Reads #254
Last Saturday, there wasn’t a Weekend Reads because I was preparing for vacation after a weird short week due to the 4th of July. This week, Weekend Reads is here but a bit discombobulated because it’s being written while I…
What I Wore in June
Time flies when you’re busy AF! And that is how June was. Our daughter graduated from 8th grade and is heading to high school next year. We had dances, ceremonies, celebrations, and all sorts of other events. It was our…
Jennifer Lawrence’s Black Crossbody Bag for Less
Jennifer Lawrence’s Black Crossbody Bag for Less You know me, I hate counterfeits and so-called dupes of designer items, but when I saw recent photos of Jennifer Lawrence and more specifically, Jennifer Lawrence’s black crossbody bag, I knew that A)…
Sports Bras for Large Busts: My 4 Favorite Styles
As someone with a large bust, it has been a struggle to find sports bras that fit, reduce bounce, and don’t destroy my shape. For years, I have researched sports bra to find one that provides all three. One will…
Amazon Prime Day Best Deals: My Picks
Amazon Prime Day is July 11th and 12th this year. Prine Day is a time to score some pretty amazing deals, and they’re only available to those with an Amazon Prime membership (if you don’t have one you can sign…
Is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Worth it This Year?
The conversation started in my post on how to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale… is it even worth it any more? I get you, I too am sick of Barefoot Dreams cardigans and Spanx faux leather leggings, and I have…
The Best Talbots Semi-Annual Red Door Sale Picks
The past two weekends, I have been at malls, thanks to a teenager who is not yet old enough to drive. While she hangs out with friends, getting boba tea and window shopping, I go on my own to check…
The Unexpected Versatility of a Tan Satin Pantsuit
I hesitated to write about this tan satin pantsuit because it’s on clearance and sizes are limited. But at the end of May I got this blazer and these pants from Ann Taylor and wore the pantsuit for three different…
5 Easy No-sew DIY T-Shirt Modifications for a More Feminine Fit
I love a graphic t-shirt, but as a petite curvy woman, they don’t always love me. Most graphic t-shirts have a “unisex” fit which has a high crew neckline and long snug sleeves that aren’t really my jam. Over the…
The 6 Best Wireless Bras for Large Busts
I often write about bras because as a large-busted woman over 40, I find the process of shopping for bras progressively more complicated the older I get. When I was younger, most any brand that came in my size got…
