[…] for a concert, could be worn as a dress on a shorter woman, and Lisa told me she knew a woman who purchased it to be a beach coverup. It also would have a completely different silhouette with a belt or topped with a shrunken jacket. The Phoebe Coat The line is crisp, the […]
Fall has officially arrived in the DC area. Last week I came home from work and went upstairs to change out of my work clothes. I slipped on some boyfriend jeans and fuzzy socks (I know, the fashion quotient going on is THROUGH THE ROOF), but it was so chilly I needed another layer. To…
One of the best parts of blogging is getting to know brands on a different level. Not just a label in a boutique or department store, you learn the story behind the name, their purpose, their history, and sometimes, they become friends. I heard of Karen Kane before I started blogging, it was a brand…
[…] condone flip flops as actual shoes, but these are uber comfy and the fabric strap more refined than plastic making them a great choice for the pool, beach, and bumming around. The Softspots Ventura sandal is my JAM. Almost the same color as my legs, a mini wedge which is more comfortable than completely […]
The best accessory I acquired in the past decade was getting out of credit card debt. My Experience: When I worked in retail, I found it far too easy to shop. I was spending at least 45, usually closer to 65 hours a week at a mall. Lunch hours were spent strolling through other shops,…
Can you be cozy and chic this season? I say yes, and share my favorite places to find elevated sweatsuits, athleisure, and loungewear for us grown women.
The trends that stick around the longest are the ones that are easy to recreate in cheaper fabrics and a wider range of sizes. Think about it: the skinny jean, the peasant top, oversized/boyfriend shirts and blazers, tank dresses… they can all be created larger or smaller, taller or shorter, from cashmere or acrylic, cotton…
[…] colors and prints. For example, in the 2000s, I wore camo pants with a hot pink tube top and stacked flip-flops. This was a go-to outfit for beach bars and concerts. In the 2010s, I styled camo pants with a blazer, a Breton striped shirt, and pointed-toe pumps. I can even recall styling a […]
Hey there, my fellow grown-ass women. Do you have occasions coming up where you need to be dressed up and don’t want to deal with heels and hose and Spanx and cold legs and entering and exiting cars in a graceful manner and having the right coat for the length of you skirt? Same, friend….
