[…] Birthdays January is my daughter’s birthday, my sister’s birthday, my mom’s birthday, and my own birthday. Mine is the last of the month (this past Sunday), and by the time it rolls around, I am birthday-ed out. But this year, my loved ones knew that and planned for me. The night before my birthday, […]
[…] these style rules have been ingrained in us. These rules are geared towards making our bodies appear slimmer and longer with curves only in the places deemed by society to be acceptable and those acceptable locations keep shifting. One decade it’s hips and breasts, another decade it’s just the rear, another decade, and not […]
[…] something unique but not so trendy I can’t wear it a couple of years from now. I decided on their Kelsee Leather Biker Jacket, a style inspired by motocross riders with quilted shoulders, a front zip, and a snap-close band collar that retails for $265 with free worldwide shipping. It is made of sheepskin […]
[…] to get to but not right now, and where you hide all that shouldn’t be exposed when you have guests visit. Our office closet was taken over by my father-in-law’s possessions after he passed unexpectedly in 2008. Each January I take a crack at the contents with Karl. Last year, we donated all of […]
[…] wardrobe. My friend Angelica hosted a holiday party at Wunder Garten DC. It’s an outdoor beer garden but also has indoor/tent areas that are heated and decorated by theme. I knew it may be cold or else too warm, and I knew I wanted to be comfortable. I also knew there would be people […]
2019 was The Year of the Suit. I recently cleared out my closet and was surprised by how many suits I have amassed and how many of them I wear often and know I will continue to wear. White pantsuits to cocktail parties, red double-breasted numbers to speak at a conference, velvet-trimmed plaid ones […]
[…] into their account from time to time… you’re not. I encourage you to read this piece. (Medium) I loved reading about the sentimental pieces of cookware owned by DC-based chefs. (City Paper) Refinery29 has a series called Money Diaries where they share a week of an anonymous person, how much they make, their bills, […]
[…] styled with a short black dress and black tights, or black leggings and a black sweater to let the boots earn the spotlight. Make printed boots modern by letting them blend into the background and complement another pattern. Florals, paisleys, and graphic prints all look great with snakeskin and other subtly patterned knee-high boots. […]
