[…] as well as walking. Charles Goodyear’s development of vulcanized rubber enabled this style of boots to feature elastic gussets or panels, making them easier to slip on and off. By the late 1840s, these boots were the primary boot style in the West. In the mid-1950s, Chelsea was a hub of fashion and culture and those […]
[…] a photoshoot for them, and have gotten to know the people behind the quality brand. I’m excited to introduce the latest looks from Foxcroft, that’s now helmed by head designer, Laura Poretsky-Garcia. Laura, a CFDA member since 2007, has brought a chic, updated attitude to the brand while continuing to give women easy, wearable […]
The older Emerson gets, the busier my weekends. Girl Scouts Daisies, dance classes, birthdays, homework (yes kindergarteners have homework!), play dates are all scheduled with errands and chores tucked in the free moments. I keep my weekend looks like a uniform so I can save my brainpower for the tasks at hand. A pair of…
[…] that Goodwill does in their community. They love to donate their gently used goods. And they love an opportunity to be a part of the fashion scene by reading the blog or joining the Facebook page. But when it comes to actual shopping in the stores…that’s a different matter entirely. It’s not that my […]
[…] at $17 Of course you better know the person quite well to give such a gift, but it’s likely one that will be loved and well used by the recipient for many years to come. Since he doesn’t read my blog I’ll let you know I got Karl the Silk Interlock Crew and Pants […]
[…] The days were warm, the evenings a bit of a chill, and only one time did we truly feel the need to have a dressier outfit. Inspired by this vacation and what I packed, I created this summer vacation capsule wardrobe. As you know, I am a fan of capsule wardrobes and I love […]
[…] 16 years: ‘We’re burnt out.’ (NPR) I witnessed the masculinity crisis at the Trump rally. (Men Yell At Me via Substack) Is ‘And Just Like That…’ written by ChatGPT? (Pajiba) Mr. Big is alive and well and living in Vermont. (New York Times – gift link) And I found this pretty cool – M.M.LaFleur […]
Reader Missy recently contacted me regarding the bag company Dagne Dover. She saw there was a pop-up shop taking place in DC and asked if I may be attending and if so could I report back on what the bags were like in person. See, Missy has had the Dagne Dover Midi Tote on her…
