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!).
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!).
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…
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…
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…
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…
Music, art, books, TV, the best sales this weekend, some smart shopping, and of course some cool articles to read this Saturday!
[…] of the waistband to hang it correctly on a clip hanger, but that won’t ruin the hang of the pants. Fake the flight suit. Especially with casual jumpsuits and coveralls, I always find the leg openings off. It may be my short height and curvy frame, but I find tapering the leg opening balances […]
[…] and then arrange it by color. For example, I have in my closet all skirts together, all pants, all blouses and shirts, all T-shirts, all dresses and jumpsuits, and then because I like rainbows, I put them in rainbow order. Not only does this look nice, it makes it far easier to find things […]