[…] walking quite a lot in the 85-degree sunshine? I decided on a long-sleeved tee and stretch twill shorts. The sleeves warded off A/C chill, but the shorts kept me from being a sweaty overheated mess getting there and back. The shirt is the same $25 Breton top I rave about in this post. It’s […]
[…] classic, so it doesn’t have to be replaced each time the white sneaker trend subtly changes. 1. Adidas Superstar I have been wearing the Adidas Superstar (also known as Adidas shellcaps or shelltops due to the shell-shaped plastic toe cap) since high school. You can see me wearing a pair with black stripes in […]
[…] have a Shakedown Street of vendors offering everything from grilled cheese sandwiches to Grateful Dead tapestries, everyone tailgates in the parking lot and walks around getting to know one another, and the concert audience is full of dancing and friend-making. We had lawn seats, which meant sitting on grass (well actually, more like dancing […]
[…] great idea to use fabric to add even more contrast. A navy leather skirt will be a stronger contrast to a black sweater than a skirt of knit, a silk blouse catches the light in a different manner from cotton which will add contrast, a navy tweed jacket over a black dress looks more […]
[…] I think these photos provide such a clear example of how style rules may actually be hurting your style, so I wanted to update this piece but keep the photos. I think we can all agree that most models on websites aren’t realistic examples of what we look like, especially if you are plus-sized. […]
[…] be indoors and out, likely wanting to dance, be on my feet for most the evening, would want to be able to have a bag I could keep on my person while dancing and chatting and holding a drink and I wanted to look festive. My office is next door to the venue so […]
[…] But like me, she has a passion for accessories, and is very definite about what she wears. She’s very confident, very sure of herself. She sings off- key at the top of her lungs, dances into corners of tables, and trips over her two feet on a daily basis, always laughing it off. She’s […]
[…] for hiking and walking; I recommend adding comfort insoles to the tall boots as well as a coating of waterproofing spray. A pair of tall boots will keep you warm, keep you dry, and add polish to a simple jeans and tee shirt outfit. The flats add variety and can dress up a look […]
