Weekend Reads I’m so honored to have been mentioned as an over-40 Instagrammer to follow! (The Girlfriend) The new Golden Girls: Baby boomers are moving in together to save money. (Washington Post) How Humans of New York became a one-man philanthropy machine. (Intelligencer) When they come for our joy. (Romper) Who knew the world needed… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #190
Chico’s is a favorite denim destination for me. I find the quality stellar, they always have classic and on-trend options for washes, details, and cuts, and the fit really works with my curves. Many of you have shared with me over the years that you too love Chico’s denim. So when Chico’s launched their new… Continue Reading Chico’s DefineMe Denim Review: 3 Pairs Tried with Photos and Honest Thoughts
Considering we’ve spent a good chunk of the past couple of years at home wearing comfy knits, it’s easy to not know that denim trends are changing. This is a pretty big change, as denim trends seem to stick around well beyond their welcome. What are the best denim trends that will last more than… Continue Reading The Best 3 Denim Trends That Will Last More Than One Season
My friend Sylvia is one of the most stylish women I know and has a true passion for fashion. When she was training to become a personal stylist, one of her course projects was to take a colorful dress and style it three ways on another individual, and I offered to be her guinea pig.… Continue Reading The Ever by X Dress Styled Three Ways
Weekend Reads Scammy Instagram ‘war pages’ are capitalizing on Ukraine conflict. (Input) And while we’re on the topic… How to avoid sharing bad information about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (MIT Technology Review) How UPN ushered in a golden decade of Black TV — and then was merged out of existence. (The Hollywood Reporter) The long-haul… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #189
Weekend Reads Stevie Nicks is still living her dream. (New Yorker) The best way to learn online? Be a lurker. (Wired) Art Nouveau’s obsession with the peacock. (Messy Nessy Chic) Piecing together the green burial movement. (Bitter Southerner) The Beijing Olympics are the first to use 100 percent artificial snow. What does that actually mean?… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #188
The Universal Standard Mystery Box promotion is back: I share my thoughts on the Classic Box, if the Mystery Box is worth it and… Continue Reading The Universal Standard Mystery Box is Back!
Weekend Reads It’s your friends who break your heart. (The Atlantic) Who buys all the clothes? (Back Row) Why comedians stopped being funny. (UnHerd) InStyle magazine to end print; going digital-only. (Fashionista) If you’re looking for a well-shaped but otherwise classic sweatshirt without holes, without distressing, without a phrase about wine may I recommend this… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #187
I am not sure what happened to Monday. I can’t even recall what I wore! I know I came to the office, I remember taking a few calls from my desk and recall coming home late, while my daughter was having FaceTime piano lessons. But for some reason I didn’t photograph what I wore that… Continue Reading What I Wore Last Week: Feb 07, 2022