Weekend Reads for the End of August
Art, movies, fashion, sales, and the most interesting articles I read this week
Search Results for: jumpsuits
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Where to Shop for Petite and Midsize Clothing: The Best for Sizes 12-16 & 0X-12W
[…] Chico’s; it’s an unexpected hit for great fitting and great quality denim and work-friendly pants up to size 18 petite. Chico’s often carries shirtdresses, maxi dresses, and jumpsuits in petites, and I find the fit accommodates soft curves. Donna Karan New York: This is not DKNY, this is a diffusion brand that offers elegant […]
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One Fashion Brand That Doesn’t Let Me Down
On Substack, I wrote about what I regretted buying in 2025, and a lot were from brands I had loved for years and disappointed me with quality and/or style. I also shared what I didn’t regret buying, and knew I would have forgotten a few (I don’t plan my Substacks). And one I forgot that…
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What I Wore to an Embassy Gala
Sharing what I wore to a black tie gala at the Italian embassy in DC this December (spoiler alert, I didn’t buy a single thing for this event!).
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Belted Knit Tops for Work
When I shared easy work tops, several of you asked if I could find a cheaper alternative to the Frances Valentine top. I hate to say it, but Frances Valentine apparel is really stellar quality, great fabrics not often seen elsewhere, and manufacturing that can stand the test of time. Especially in 2025, you get…
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Recent Fashion Purchases – Hits and Misses
I’ve done a bit of shopping the past couple of months. My wardrobe was woefully unprepared for the cold; I don’t know what I was wearing up until February last year because this year I just laugh at my thin cardigans and distressed jeans and crave more wool, more fleece, more layers. In the DC…
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Weekend Reads During the Annual Rehoboth Getaway
Each summer, I spend at least one extra-long weekend in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware with the women in my family. We started this tradition almost two decades ago with me, my sister, and our mom. When my daughter was born, she joined us. And since our mom passed in the fall of 2023, we have continued…
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Weekend Reads for the End of July
Next month I am cruising to the Riviera Maya… want to join me? I will be a mentor for the Influencers of Midlife Masterclass taking place on the Virgin Cruises ship Valiant Lady from August 24-29. I, along with several other content creators, bloggers, and influencers who are over 40 will be sharing what we…
