Okay, let’s talk about ruanas. I’ve loved ruanas for winter and always have one; they’re great to throw over most everything for warmth without bulk or restriction. But summer ruanas… they can feel a bit cliché, like I should be rocking them with some cropped wide-leg linen pants with an elastic waist, orthopedic sandals, transition…
If you see me in person this late spring, there is a good chance you will see me in this outfit or a variation of it. Relaxed jeans that offer some airflow and flexibility, a lightweight cotton or linen top with interest, and Birkenstock sandals. My Late Spring Uniform with a Farm Rio Blouse This…
Weekend Reads Since the first two Palestinian intifadas, camera phones and social media have changed the landscape of global outrage. (The Intercept) Working remotely for the last year has revealed just how much of office culture is accidental, arbitrary, and sexist. (Neiman Lab) The inadequacy of the term “Asian American”. (Vox) How online harassment became…
Zappos reached out and wanted me to do a post on Instagram for them. I was down, because I love Zappos and have shopped Zappos forever. Gosh, here’s a post of my raving about Zappos way back in 2008! The selection at Zappos is great, especially for someone who has fussy feet and can’t buy…
I have been a fan of Living Proof haircare for years. Before I embraced my natural curls, I swore by Living Proof’s Perfect Hair Day shampoo, conditioner, and dry shampoo for making my hair look and feel fantastic. Heck, I raved about the Living Proof dry shampoo way back in 2016! When I switched to…
While America is starting to open up with over 30% of adults already vaccinated (Becker’s Hospital Review), other parts of the world are still on lockdown. And in India, COVID is raging on with numbers exceeding what our world experienced a year ago. India only has about 2% of its population vaccinated. Their hospitals are…
I don’t do a lot for Mother’s Day on this blog because I know not everyone has a child, and a lot of people have complicated relationships with the women who raised them. But this collaboration between Universal Standard x Planned Parenthood is not only really cool looking, but I love their take on motherhood….
Weekend Reads Dieta culture & me. (Bustle) As a bioengineer, Linda Griffith once grew a human ear on the back of a mouse. Now she is reframing endometriosis as a key to unlocking some of biology’s greatest secrets. (New York Times) I don’t want to stress you out but… Sleeping too little in middle age…
After writing about stylish wide width shoes for spring and summer, I thought it made sense to share what shoes I plan on wearing now that the world is opening up and the temps are rising. These are all shoes that are either in my closet or because they are sold out, a worthy alternative….