They always say the older you get, the fewer f*cks you have to give. I see this when it comes to my wardrobe. I have less patience for clothing that is difficult. I don’t want to be pinched or sucked in, I don’t want anything too complicated to care for, and I’ve started breaking all… Continue Reading On Coveralls and Figure Flattery
I swear Dress Barn has become a jumpsuit destination. This winter, I got this red cocktail jumpsuit from Dress Barn, and this spring I found this pretty chiffon jumpsuit with a ruffled neckline that is perfect for weddings, graduations, and all other social events on your calendar. jumpsuit | bag | earrings | shoes Jumpsuit:… Continue Reading Polka Dot Chiffon Jumpsuit for Spring
Wow, this felt like a true “blogger week”. Some weeks I feel like I’m still at my job, just working from home. I spend all day in front of the computer or else on conference calls. But some weeks, there are a lot of varying things, things I never would have been able to do… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #48
I’m on a suiting kick. It’s a hot trend right now (and based on NYFW runways will continue to be one) but it’s such a great way to feel and look strong, powerful, polished, sexy, sophisticated. I recently tailored all my old suits to fit the new me and when I put them on all… Continue Reading What I Wore: Pink Plaid Pantsuit with Green
Fashion blogging success comes from you wanting what I’ve got. That sweater, those booties, that weekend staycation at a hotel. The more I offer, the newer the selections, the more you want it, and therefore, the more money I make. But to constantly offer things that are new, I lose my sense of style. Anyone… Continue Reading What I Wore: New Year, New Mentality
A reader reached out asking a question about a casual capsule wardrobe. What would I have in a capsule wardrobe if I wasn’t a fashion blogger? I am an urban planner working in the architecture/engineering/development space. I make enough money so that I can buy clothes that are well made, but I also cannot break… Continue Reading A Casual Capsule Wardrobe for Fall to Winter
I went to Dîner en Blanc DC a few times over the years. This is what I wore to Dîner en Blanc in 2018 when it took place at Nationals Stadium. This was my second year attending and I think my friends and I had it totally dialed in with what to wear and what… Continue Reading What I Wore to Dîner en Blanc DC
When I wrote my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale picks post last Thursday I wrote it that day, early in the morning, and it seems during a time when the site was having a ton of glitches. I thought I did a good search but seems I missed a ton of really good items in the sale.… Continue Reading Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018: A Second Look
Have you heard of Amazon Prime Try Before You Buy? It’s a new service from Amazon. Pick at least three fashion items (shoes, clothes, accessories) but no more than eight and Amazon will ship them to you for free. You have seven days to try everything, return what you don’t want, keep what you do,… Continue Reading My Amazon Prime Try Before You Buy Review