It will be December in just a couple of days, yet yesterday in Washington DC it reached 75 degrees. This crazy warm spell has me feeling for you folks in warmer climates. You often email me asking how to dress appropriately for the season, even if the thermometer says it’s flip-flop weather. Here’s some suggestions…
Dark denim-look jacket with white pinstripes – Ann Taylor (no longer available)Orange-red tank – Ann TaylorWhite jeans – Kut from the KlothBeige sandals – Sofft “Pavia”Blue bag – Brahmin “Melbourne Chelsea Selia” Silver cuff and chain with wedding band I bought this jacket a decade ago. I remember wearing it to a training seminar with…
As many of you know, a very large percentage of bloggers have chosen to go silent today, participating in For Japan With Love, created by the owners of the blogs ever ours and Utterly Engaged. This is an amazing act by these two bloggers, and those who have participated – a selfless act that has…
Having this blog, I often get comments that I have a small and boring collection of clothing, or people comment on how much clothing I have and ask where the heck do I keep it all. I think both groups of folks are correct – I have a pretty simple collection of clothing, but I…
Coat – Lands EndPashmina – Pashmina InternationalBlack Stretch Merino Sweater – Banana Republic (several years old)Pearl Necklaces – NordstromGold Necklace and Bracelet – J. Crew (no longer available)Jeans – NYDJ “Marilyn”Boots – Fitzwell “Andrea”Bag – Hobo International “Penelope”Gloves – Nordstrom (Christmas gift last year) My jeans shrunk. I am so sad about this. I have…
A few questions I have recently received from readers: Deborah asks, “You and I have similar hair and back in 2006 you were loving the Suave Professional Curly line (which I think is gone). I’m wondering what are you loving now? What’s working for your hair when worn curly and what’s working for your hair…
I spend Thanksgiving at my mom’s house each year. We have a great assortment of friends and family who attend, usually 10-16 folks. There is no dress code, but I believe one should dress nicely for a dinner like this to show appreciation and respect to the hostess. I also like layers so I can…
Oh the weather was FANTASTIC this weekend! I love weekends in fall that are so crisp and clear and have weather mild enough that you can go outside and enjoy the beauty of the season! Saturday, our friends Nicole & Ryan invited us over for a cookout. Very casual affair, didn’t change from what I…
This is a week of very early mornings. Tomorrow I will have to wake up at 3:30am to get to work on time. I KNOW! Unfortunately this means you get a bunch of the wacky waist-up photos in the poorly-lit office bathroom. Tuesday’s attire:Blue ruffle top – Ann Taylor Loft (no longer available online)Black pants…