Social media ads GET me, it’s really creepy how well they know my taste. And they were feeling my vibe big-time with ads everywhere for Spanx’s faux leather joggers. I love leather, go through my archives and you’ll see many leather jackets, skirts, leather details on dresses and cardigans, and…
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This January, I went with friends to Palm Springs. Our last day, the car packed up for our drive to San Diego for a conference I was attending after our getaway, we stopped for coffee. And next door to the coffee shop was a vintage boutique – Iconic Atomic. We…
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I think one of the reasons I like fall so much is the outerwear. Denim jackets, leather jackets, twill utility jackets, trench coats, bomber jackets… the outerwear game is strong this for this season. I am a sucker for a great leather moto jacket, but rarely do I find one…
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I know I am not the only one that feels as though brands follow them on social media. Whether it’s ads for products you were just Googling or learning about a new retailer and then seeing it featured by every influencer you follow, it seems that social media is reading…
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I shared these pants from the Black woman-owned fashion brand Evryday Jane in my Friday Shop post. These are the kind of pants you buy not because you’re trying to whittle your waist or “flatter your figure” but because they are unique and fun and architectural while also being super…
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I shared in a recent Friday Shop post that I had dreams of being a “21st Century Mrs. Roper” but didn’t like how I looked or felt in caftans. While the whole internet seems to be in love with the concept of a nap dress, I’ve been gravitating towards elevated…
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Can you believe fall is almost here? While I’m still wearing my shorts and sundresses, I know I need to start thinking about my fall wardrobe. And this fall, I want my wardrobe to be comfortable, machine washable, and enjoyable to wear. I’ve achieved all three with this outfit from…
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When I performed a closet cleanout earlier this spring, I realized how rarely I wear skirts. I ended up purging a half-dozen skirts from my closet, keeping only two. The process made me think a lot about skirts. I buy them because they look pretty… but I rarely find them…
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