[…] wear untucked with slim or straight dark denim, flats and gold jewelry. Come summer, wear this shirt tucked into a white pencil skirt or wear as a beach coverup. Size up for a slouchier fit; when wearing untucked don’t be afraid to unbutton another button and add modesty with a camisole and casually roll […]
In my adult life, I’ve been an English as a Second Language Teacher, a school administrator, a Capitol Hill staffer, an environmental advocate, and an energy lobbyist. I’m also a single mother, a wannabe writer and an intermittent blogger with the best of intentions to post more frequently. I’ve toyed over the years with becoming…
Have you seen this quote floating around Pinterest? I have and every time I see someone I know pin it I cringe. I believe in the power of clothing. A great outfit can be a suit of armor that helps you feel confident during a stressful or difficult situation. Wearing a certain type of clothing…
I am a huge fan of thrifting – it’s a great way to shop on a budget, and I have found some ridiculous fashion scores at thrift stores. My favorite thrift store chain is Goodwill – they do an amazing job at organizing their locations, the money goes to such a great cause, and we…
Lee Krasner, Palingenesis, 1971 I’m home from Rehoboth Beach, and even though I slathered on SPF 30 and 50, I’m a sun worshipper and I came back brown. I know it’s not healthy, and it’s not cool with my fellow Gen Xers to be tan these days, but gosh I love it. I rarely […]
Alexandra Velichko, Morning Light, 2022 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 […]
An updated review of Soludos espadrilles and sneakers now providing detailed feedback on five different styles by two different reviewers.
[…] look elevated and elegant, or elevated and a reflection of the woman you are. For example, it can be a gold shell if you live at the beach, an ornate letter M as you’re already associated with wearing monograms, a symbol fitting to your religion, spiritual or personal beliefs, and lifestyle. We’re grown-ass women, […]
[…] had to be replaced, but my Boll & Branch Signature Hemmed Sheet Set is still going strong and looking almost new. (They also make the best quality beach towels.) I decided to replace those bamboo sheets with another Boll & Branch sheet set (this time percale), and for the first time in my life, […]
