Weekend Reads The past, present, and future of body image in America. (Vox) No Black woman has ever been elected governor, and no Black women currently serve in the U.S. Senate. But some candidates are hoping to change that. (The 19th) Professional jealousy. (The Riveter) A hidden casualty of the pandemic: U.S. marriages. Mine was… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #174
I shared this look on Instagram earlier this week, but with homeschooling and administrative needs of this business and life in general, the look from Sunday didn’t make it to the blog until today. But it’s almost like a weekend uniform for me these days: cozy and soft on top, rugged and practical on the… Continue Reading Cashmere and Stompy Boots Weather
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When I did an ever by X dress review one of the biggest questions I got was does the ever by X dress fit plus sizes? Ever by X is a sustainable fashion brand that offers just one dress out of vegan silk that claims to fit US sizes XS-XXL (the site used to say… Continue Reading Does the ever by X Dress fit Plus Sizes?
Talbots is kind enough to occasionally gift me pieces from their New Arrivals. You know by now I love their Audrey sweaters and got two this fall in the pink and green options. I’m typing this while wearing the pink one! But I also loved the fall classic vibe of this shetland blazer with gold… Continue Reading Fall Classic
Weekend Reads A philosopher’s defense of anger. (New Yorker) The problem with America’s semi-rich. (Vox) Does StitchFix need stores? (Retail Dive) Mayim Bialik wants the ‘Jeopardy!’ job. Is she ‘neutral’ enough? (New York Times) Facebook banned me for life because I help people use it less. (Slate) Hollywood’s most powerful woman: Ann Sarnoff steers through… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #173
It’s really hard to envision shopping for Christmas and other holidays this early but with supply and shipping issues already affecting our purchases, it makes sense to start now so you know everything will arrive in time. I’ve started my holiday shopping and I see so many great things, I decided I’d start gathering them,… Continue Reading Rainbow Gift Guide: 30+ Ideas for all ages
Chico’s invited me to check out their New Arrivals for October and I was so excited to see a lot of the colors. Sure, there is plenty of black and gray and beige, but with it were these gorgeous rich shades of red, blue, teal, and magenta. And when I saw this spiced red sweater… Continue Reading Spiced Red Sweater Coat and Jeans for Fall
I got a new bag! After buying that stupidly overpriced Isabel Marant bag and returning it, I knew I wanted a more upscale belt bag for fall and winter. This is the Brandon Blackwood belt bag called the “Braulio.” It comes in several colors, I liked the idea of the white color being a contrast… Continue Reading Styling My Brandon Blackwood Belt Bag for Fall