Friday was Career Day at my daughter’s school. I knew about it but didn’t think of participating. Career Day is for scientists and fire fighters and nurses and pilots, not for bloggers. But then a parent at a nearby middle school reached out asking if I’d come to their school…
View Post
Most of us have a clothing weakness. For some, it’s fun printed pants, for others it may be a fit and flare dress. I know many have a signature color and will buy an item even if they don’t need it or love it on them because it’s in the…
View Post
Without much fanfare or press, Everlane extended their size range to 16 on most pieces and up to a 35 waist on several styles of denim. I never understand why brands don’t hype up extended sizes, especially when it’s a brand that people have been begging for years to do…
View Post
We are treasuring the fact that our daughter still wants to dress up with us. After adopting Oscar, we knew we needed to get him into the holiday spirit and be part of our family Halloween costume. Emerson suggested The Wizard of Oz and we loved the idea. I especially…
View Post
It feels as though Labor Day was just a few weeks ago but here I am typing this wearing shearling boots and a fleece pullover! Fall is here and winter is right around the corner, is your wardrobe ready? Living in the DC area, we can have Christmas so warm…
View Post
There’s something about fall where I gravitate towards warm neutrals. It’s like I want to match nature with autumnal hues seen in the drying grasses and falling leaves. It’s the time of year where I love wearing camel, gold jewelry, cream, ivory, and brown leather with pops of pumpkin, scarlet,…
View Post
I know I don’t work in an office, but I do believe in getting dressed every day. I’ve had days where I’ve sat in sweaty gym clothes for too long, or showered and threw on the equivalent of pajamas and the days are never as productive and seem to drag…
View Post
My mantra for fashion is quality, not quantity. Quality can be found at every pricepoint, it’s not about how much it costs or what brand makes it. Quality goes beyond the kind of fabric and how its sewed. Is it quality for your style? Do you tire of it or…
View Post