Spanx Faux Leather Joggers Review
An honest unpaid Spanx faux leather joggers review. How they fit, hold up after a year of wear, and how to style them.
Universal Standard Ponte Pants Review: 6 Pairs Featured
Y’all know I am a fan of Universal Standard; I’ve been showcasing this brand since 2017. I love the brand’s size inclusivity (sizes 00-40 with the occasional petite and tall offerings), the elevated basics that are hard to find in such a size range, the choice of models (hello seeing clothing on a body similar…
And Now I Want a Pink Oxford Shirt: The 6 Best Pink Cotton Button-Front Shirts for Grown-ass Women
No one would call my personal style aesthetic preppy, but all of a sudden I want a pink oxford shirt in my wardrobe. Let me explain… It started with my sister. She has a pink linen shirt from Lands’ End that is the length where it looks good untucked over denim shorts, as a swim…
Updating the Classic Striped Dress and Denim Jacket
We’re in that weird period of the year where it’s still incredibly hot out, but we’re preparing for back to school and fall. While I am not against buying what clothes you need for now, I think it’s smart to think about anything you buy, thrift, or sew be something that can be a summer…
I’m Over Amazon’s The Drop
I’m over Amazon’s The Drop. Like dude. Dude. I keep trying, I keep getting my hopes up and have them dashed into a white plastic return envelope. For those unfamiliar, The Drop is a program Amazon has where popular influencers get to design a capsule of pieces that are then sold on the Amazon site…
How to Save Money when Shopping Online
I worked in retail for a decade. I was a personal shopper, a manager trainer, a visual merchandiser, and during that time a prolific mall shopper. But these days, I do almost all of my shopping online and I have learned some great ways to save money when shopping online. How to Save Money When…
How to Style Pink, the Hottest Color of 2022
It started with Valentino’s fuchsia-hued runway show, and continued with leaked photos of the upcoming Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Pink, especially an extremely bright and bold version, is everywhere and this pink color will continue to be popular throughout the rest of the year (and likely continue into 2023). Whether or…
Weekend Reads #205
Weekend Reads I was interviewed by InStyle magazine about my thoughts on skorts and my favorite. As an FYI, I wrote this piece about the best skorts for grown women which is how they found me. (InStyle) Guggenheim Painter Accused of Ripping Off Black Artist Admits She Made a ‘Mistake’. (Rolling Stone) New emojis are…
A Blue, Black and White Capsule Wardrobe for Travel
It’s clear by now that I am a fan of creating capsule wardrobes. Wardrobe Oxygen for many years was known for its capsule wardrobes, but they tapered off in recent years. But in the past couple of years, I really see the value of shopping less, shopping carefully, and working with a capsule mindset to…