Weekend Reads for the End of June
Art and music and books by women, TV, style, sales, and reads for your weekend.
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How to Style Universal Standard Linen: 8 Outfit Ideas for 2026
The latest Universal Standard linen collection is out and it’s gooood. I got a few pieces and show some ways I plan on styling them this summer.
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Sunshine on a Cloudy Day with Colorful Coats
The winter can be so dark and dreary; why add to it with dark-colored outerwear? Right now a lot of outerwear is on sale; you can get more coat, higher-end labels, and better quality for less. These are some winter coats I saw that could add a feeling on sunshine on a cloudy winter day….
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What I Wore on My Virgin Voyages Cruise: Over-40, Size 14/16 Packing Guide
I just got back from a five-day cruise to Cozumel, Mexico, and Bimini, The Bahamas, AKA The Riviera Maya, with Virgin Voyages. It was a blast, and I felt I packed very well. I wanted to share what I wore on my Virgin Voyages cruise as an over-40, size 14/16 petite woman. Why I’m Sharing…
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Gift Guide for the Practical Pal
We all have that friend or relative who doesn’t NEED anything and finds most traditional gifts frivolous. While she may be perfectly happy with a gift card to Target, it’s nice to buy actual gifts for people to unwrap and realize you thought of them. While I have been scouring the web for other posts,…
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Scrimp or Splurge – What’s Your Number?
Tuesday’s post about white tee shirts got me thinking. I believe we all have a number, that price we won’t cross for certain items for our closet. I often read interviews with style icons and they’ll say how they scrimp for X but splurge for Y, and often I feel the complete opposite about those…
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A Brow Beating: Reclaiming My Eyebrows
Above, you can see my brows in their natural glory, never before waxed or plucked or powdered. I never did anything with my brows, they seemed fine to me. Cut to Junior year of college when I went to visit my Sophomore-year roommate at her new apartment. She was always so stylish and well groomed…
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Let’s Talk About Boycotting Brands over Political Donations
Dispelling and confirming rumors about popular fashion retailers and their political donations and leanings.
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The Sartorial Security Blanket
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…
