[…] work before more than a couple days or a conference and have no clue how to do this. My coworker is a man and he says he keeps his suitcase always packed and ready to go, how does a woman make three weeks of professional clothing fit in one carry on suitcase? HELP! In […]
“I’m furloughed. I don’t know when I will go back to work so I can’t take a trip or get into a major project. I’m cleaning out my closet and it’s been enlightening to say the least. My concern is if I get rid of everything I don’t like I won’t have any clothes […]
[…] 40s This capsule wardrobe was created for the woman who wants to look modern but not a fashion victim, wants comfort but also a polished style. I kept the color palette very simple – black, grays, and pops of cool jewel tones. This way your wardrobe stays in style for many years; no having […]
[…] not schlumpy style I can wear while at home, but not have to change when I head out for coffee or errands or to volunteer at my kid‘s school Madewell I have never shopped at Madewell before. Madewell isn’t made for big girls. I have one camisole I got from them through Nordstrom and […]
[…] teen growing up in the DC area, the Metro was my BFF, and stops on the subway with shopping were my homes away from home. While many know Union Station for access to buses and trains, in the ’80s and ’90s it was a popular shopping destination with a huge food court and movie […]
[…] regular width shoes usually, but with strappy heels I often need wide width. The front of my foot is wide from walking on my toes as a kid – it’s built up the ball of my foot so it’s fatter than usual. That and short toes means strappy heels are often too narrow or […]
[…] work, jeans on the weekend, and for winter activities they’re the base layer under everything else. The camisole is thin and silky and works great under blouses, knits, and sweaters to add warmth to the core without bulk. My husband has the long-sleeved crew and he loves it for winter running and other activities. […]
[…] – one was a garnet color with a mock turtleneck; the other was royal blue crushed velvet with a scoop neck. I’d pair them with baggy Calvin Klein jeans that were pretty much held up with my hip bones and bum, and on my feet were some well-worn Doc Martens. When I saw velvet […]
