I saw this dress arrive at Gwynnie Bee and immediately added it to my virtual closet. Then I saw it look so good on my friend Emily and look good on my friend Jamie and I was so anxious for it to finally arrive so I could enjoy it. Finally last week it arrived! Dress:…
Greetings from Santa Barbara! If you’re following me on Instagram you know I’m in California for a blogging conference as the guest of the beauty company L’Occitaine. It’s such a beautiful part of the country, I’ve never been here before. In fact, every other time I’ve been in California it’s been for short trips, less…
When I got engaged, I was 27 and a size 12. Karl bought me a ring in a size 8 which fit perfectly in November 2002 when he proposed, but was a bit snug in the warmer months when hands swell. When I got engaged, I went on a diet. Actually, I went on a…
I saw dresses similar to these on Instagram, but they cost an insane amount of money and anyway they weren’t available in double-digit sizes. I was scrolling through ELOQUII and there is a similar dress, much lower in price, and available in a broad range of sizes. ELOQUII is constantly adding to their selection and…
This season I’m really feeling the look of a fitted top with a high waist full or flared pant or skirt. I’m short waisted so I have avoided high waisted pants in the past… but now that I’m over 40 I care less about traditional figure flattery and more about having a great time getting…
There’s a lot of great trends this fall, but one of my favorites is the embroidered or brocade ankle boot. The bootie has been a trend for several years now, and this update is a fun and surprisingly versatile one. Available in a variety of silhouettes and heel heights, there’s an embroidered bootie that likely…
I think the rule of no white after labor day is so dated and this outfit shows how you can take your white jeans and make them work during this transitional season. By pairing with a darker color top and shoes, it doesn’t scream middle of summer. I think white jeans look fantastic with a…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated Hurricane Harvey is, “one of the largest disasters America has ever faced.” Earlier this week, FEMA Administrator Brock Long estimated that over 30,000 people will need shelter, and some 450,000 may qualify for federal flood victim assistance. It is hard in times like this to know the best…
I heard that the Washington DC is September 21, 2024. I thought it may be helpful to first time attendees to see what I wore to Dîner en Blanc Washington DC when I went as a first time attendee. What is Dîner en Blanc? Have you heard of Dîner en Blanc? The Dîner en Blanc…