What do you feel is worth saving after weight loss? I have never used a tailor outside of formal dresses. I am in the midst of losing weight, but as I start dropping the pounds, I am curious as to if it is cheaper to tailor old clothes or just buy new ones. -M I…
Every so often I like to give you a peek into my closet to see what I am working with, how I organize it. A lot has changed since the last time I did a detailed collection post – biggest thing is I have lost weight. Returning to a comfortable size, I am able to…
Blouse – Talbots (similar)Pants – Tahari “Hazel”Booties – Cole Haan “Air Talia” bootieBelt – Express circa 1998 (similar)Silver cuff (similar)Silver hoops (similar) How was everyone’s weekend? I was super productive this weekend, accomplishing a lot of cleaning and errands. Even so we had time to hang out with my sister on Saturday night and I…
Last night I had the opportunity to attend an exhibit for Mick Rock at the W Washington DC. Mick Rock is a music photographer, known as “The Man Who Shot the Seventies.” He has photographed music greats over the past few decades, and some of his pictures of folks like Iggy Pop, Queen, Blondie, David…
Blazer – Limited (similar)Tank – Caslon (similar)Jeans – NYDJShoes – TargetSilver pendant (similar)Silver cuff (similar)Bag – HOBO (similar) Some popular trends I won’t touch with a ten-foot pole. Either they aren’t my personal style or I know they will be a flash in the pan. I started off not liking the colored denim trend –…
Dress – Calvin KleinCoat – LOFT (similar)Silver cuff (similar)Silver hoops (similar)Booties – Miss Sixty (similar)Clutch – Hobo (similar)Sunglasses – MARC by MARC JACOBS This evening I am going out right after work, needed an outfit that could survive all day sitting at my desk and shoes that could handle a night on my feet; this…
How do I know if one of my staples is no longer in style? I don’t follow all the trends but I do want to look contemporary. Some trends are go by in a year and some last for a longer period of time. I am not worried about the quick stuff but I don’t…
The Ann Taylor Stretch Colorblock Skirt – Available in coral and blue (blue in stores only) I am writing with a request for help… A couple of weeks ago I got a great skirt from Ann Taylor [see above, but the stripe is blue instead of coral], but I’m having a hard time figuring…
Sweater – Vince CamutoPants – Ann TaylorPumps – Nine West (similar)Bracelet – JewelMintPurse – Forever 21Lipstick – Revlon ColorStay “Top Tomato” I hate shopping in Forever 21. Just walking past the store gives me hives – it’s always packed with people, messy rounders, loud music, super bright lighting, and always smells weird. However, my local…