I am a huge fan of thrifting – it’s a great way to shop on a budget, and I have found some ridiculous fashion scores at thrift stores. My favorite thrift store chain is Goodwill – they do an amazing job at organizing their locations, the money goes to such a great cause, and we… Continue Reading From The DC Goodwill Fashionista
Be you a size 6 or a size 26, it sucks shopping for woman’s swimwear. The fluorescent lighting in the fitting rooms, trying to gauge proper fit over your underwear, dealing with clueless shop staff, and being forced to examine all the trouble spots on your body. Click here to read about my experience of… Continue Reading Review: Swimsuit Shopping with SwimSpot.com
When I worked retail, I would often work a 16-20 hour shift, race home for two hours of sleep and head back to the store. Working such crazy hours and being required to look damn good while doing it had me and my coworkers get super creative with our beauty routines. I loved the smoky… Continue Reading My Quest for Great Dry Shampoo
Ivory and black striped tee – Ann TaylorDark straight jeans – Not Your Daughter’s JeansBlack leather booties – Cole Haan “Air Talia” bootieGold and crystal bracelet – Anthropologie via eBay When I bought this jacket, I also purchased a navy and white striped boat neck. I envisioned wearing the two together, but when I tried… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday Feb 3, 2011
Blue oxford – Lands End Canvas “Heritage Oxford”Black pencil skirt – Calvin KleinBlack patent belt – Ann Taylor (no longer available)Black tights – NordstromBlack leather booties – Cole Haan “Air Talia”Silver cuff These pictures show why I just can’t “do” bangs. I play too much with my hair and they end up being parted, moved,… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday
I bought new shoes. I didn’t really NEED these shoes. I have ankle booties that I can wear with skirts, and I have a pair of city boots I can wear with jeans and trousers. However the ankle booties are peeptoe, and the city boots… well I just don’t like them. I bought them… Continue Reading In Wardrobe-related News…
Black 3/4 sleeve shift dress – Mossimo for Target (no longer available – similar idea)Black tights – NordstromXL paisley scarf – H&M (no longer available)Black leather booties – Miss Sixty “Jaiden”Silver cuff I am so glad I bought this scarf. For a year I had it and never wore it because it was such a… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Monday Jan 31, 2011
Charcoal v-neck “Make Art Not War” tee shirt – OBEY via Zumiez Gray sweater jacket – Kensie (no longer available)Jeans – Not Your Daughter’s JeansBoots – DUO “Bern” Necklace – Tags-n-StonesSilver ring with green stone – Maryland Renaissance FestivalSilver cuff Many of you have asked what I wear on weekends when I… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Friday
For those who have little ones who watch Sprout, you may have their version of the birthday song become your home’s standard song for special days. When we sing, “Happy Birthday to You” Emerson is meh, but if we sing, “Happy happy birthday to you, to you, to you!” she gets all excited and dances… Continue Reading Happy Happy Birthday…