[…] doing some shorts shopping this season. Below what I tried, and whether they were a hit or a miss. Heading to the pool in my Tommy Bahama beach coverup tied at the waist with the J. Crew Factory Linen Boardwalk Shorts and my white Birkenstocks J. Crew Factory Boardwalk Shorts I wrote about these […]
[…] husband got one for Christmas one year and ever since we have fought over it. It has a soft velour cover, but inside is pretty much a beach ball that self-inflates with the twist of a cap. It folds down to almost nothing. It’s also great to have when sleeping in a strange bed, […]
It’s cold and I feel woefully unprepared. With a bit of weight gain, most of my cold-weather casual wear is snug and not as sassy. I also wanted more gear to be active outside in the winter, something I always wish I had this time of year and never invest in. ASOS Wrap Maxi Dress…
[…] the neck, and would have loved if I had as many dresses in such variety as I have above. Versatility: My white linen tunic shirt was my beach coverup, my bathrobe, and looked pretty cute tied at the waist with my girlfriend jeans. The black tank worked with the athletic shorts and sneakers for […]
Sharing the history of apparel retailer H&M, and its reputation in 2026 in regard to the environment, sustainability, ethics, worker conditions, and more.
[…] one piece or skirted bathingsuit: FICTION Take a size 4 woman and put her in some of the monstrosities they sell for larger women heading to the beach, and the slim woman will look like a whale. Those little skirts are not covering – they are emphasizing. People at the pool or beach can […]
[…] comes in navy and white, and gosh it looks more like Old Blue than anything else I have seen online. Is this THE ONE???? Emerson at the beach in my beloved striped shirt – see those tres chic armpits and the holes in the front? I ordered two in Large and one in XL […]
How to be stylish on a budget: know your style, find a tailor, shop smarter, and care for what you own. Practical advice that works at any income level.
[…] content Fabric makes the difference whether you can wear a stretchy jumpsuit to a wedding, the workplace, or if it’s best left for the bar or a beach barbecue. Matte jersey, crepe jersey, and silk jersey have a more elegant finish, hold dye better providing a richer color, and are less clingy making them […]
