This post is inspired by a woman who is a member of a message board I visit. She mentioned that she is taking a trip this fall and was hoping to be a certain size before the trip so she could pack differently. All too often, we women hold off on situations, trips, life changes,…
You can monogram your bikini bottom at J. Crew. Did you know that? I find this utterly adorable and do love the simple, we—made suits this company provides. Too cute! I want a bright green one with my monogram in orange. J. Crew has been doing monograms for a long time, but not until the…
Hello all. A reader emailed me yesterday about undergarments. She feels that she can never find the right ones – underwear either leaves the dreaded VPL (visible panty line), is ugly, or it is uncomfortable. Like her, I have found that boyshorts often ride down during the day or ride up cutting one’s bum in…
Black stretch cotton v-neck sweater from Banana Republic, black stretch poplin trousers from Caslon, red patent croco peeptoe pumps from Enzo Angiolini, red and pink print silk scarf from Liberty, silver hoops from The Icing, silver cuff. Hair is second day, straightened with dryer and round brush while dry. A bit of Jonathan Dirt added…
Black matte jersey dress with turquoise and lime pattern from Maggy London, black synthetic camisole from Victoria’s Secret, black leather thong heels from Mossimo, silver cuff bracelet. Makeup is L’Oreal true Match concealer in W4-5, Body Shop bronzing powder in Light over whole face, Smashbox Soft Lights in tint on cheekbones, Revlon ColorStay shadow quad…
Lands End almost never goes on sale. There are never promos for a percentage off if you spend a certain amount, there aren’t outlet stores in every strip mall across the country, they usually carry simple basics at standard, reasonable prices season after season. Well they are having a sale. Why am I telling you…
For this month, bring your gently used career wear to any nearby Zips Dry Cleaning location, and they will donate it to Suited to Succeed, a non-profit that assists women in transition from training programs and unemployment to self-sufficiency by providing free professional clothing and workshops. We all have some random suits and dresses in…
Teal cotton babydoll top from Old Navy, white stretch poplin trousers from Caslon with crease ironed down the front of the leg, black croco peep toe heels from BCBGirls, silver hoops from The Icing, silver cuff. Hair is third day, brushed out, bangs straightened with round brush and dryer and then rest left as-is. Makeup…
Olive linen shift with puff sleeves from Old Navy, black coral necklace from my husband’s trip to Mexico, brown croco peeptoe heels from BCBGirls, silver cuff bracelet. Hair is on it’s third day, bangs blown straight, a curling iron to a few pieces for texture and flip. Looking forward to washing it so I can…