After the tragedy in Bangladesh, I am trying to be more conscious of where my clothes are made and under what conditions. I have always been a fan of Karen Kane for creating comfortable, flattering, and stylish clothes for a broad range of sizes, but am even bigger of a fan because their clothes are…
Friday night Karl and I went to bed before the sun set. My body woke me at 6am, I got up, brushed my teeth, stretched some… and then went back to bed until Emerson came in to wake us around 7:30. We got up, Karl went off to teach and Emerson and I had our…
My family is traveling for two weeks this summer – we will be visiting some theme parks but also going to the beach, some historic sites, and will have a mix of casual and nicer restaurants. My sons are beyond the diaper stage but definitely still kids who need a mom who is not hanging…
This morning Refinery 29 sent out their e-newsletter with the headline, “10 killer outfits that prove ANYONE can wear shorts.” Well with that headline, you’re going to have this soft curvy size 12/14 gal click to read more! And this is what I saw, all images via Refinery29’s slideshow for these, “10 shorts styles and…
It’s been a tough few weeks. I don’t know if the torn calf muscle caused it, or if it was the straw that broke this camel’s back. I feel like such a heel bitching about my leg. Heck, I still have my leg, and it will heal. People deal with far worse pain and inconvenience…
Dress: Coldwater Creek c/o Gwynnie Bee | Necklace: Ann Taylor (clearance last year) | Earrings: Argento Vivo | Shoes: Cole Haan I’m baaaack! After tearing my calf muscle the other Thursday, I have been sartorially out of commission. I can’t wear heels, I need shoes that are securely strapped to my feet since I can’t…
I am apple shaped (teetering between sizes 16-18) and 5’8″ and no matter how many times I try on pants with a wide leg, which are commonly suggested for apple-shaped women), they look terrible on me. Like I’m wearing pajama pants. I have had a hard time finding straight leg pants in my size that…
Answering a reader question on how to enforce dress code at a wedding so the guests stay on theme.
The colder months are easy for most any affair – whip out your little black dress and heels and you’re good to go. However once the weather gets warmer, an LBD can sometimes seem too harsh or somber, especially for happy events like weddings. That being said, with the extensive array of dress styles and…