In my previous life, I was a retail gal. I worked my way up from a part-time manager in training while I was in college, to being a personal shopper, store manager and eventually a visual merchandiser. Having a past in apparel retail will affect you for the rest of your life – for some,…
Dress – Muse (last year) Tights – Nordstrom Booties – Miss Sixty Necklace – Ann Taylor (no longer available) Nope, that’s not my bra shining through the dress – dress is black ponte with a black lining and underneath is a black bra. In the 30 seconds I allot each morning for the photo,…
Saturday morning, my mom and I headed to Annapolis, Maryland for the Hobo International sample sale. I love Hobo bags, and was excited that this event was relatively near to where I live. We had a great time (and will show you my haul in the next post). What I wore: Black and white striped…
You dig our version of a safety gate? We got some fancy-dancy highly rated baby gate before Emerson was born, and before we finished the remodel. Once we installed this banister we realized it doesn’t work. My faux Wassily chair fits in there perfectly, keeps the dogs from going upstairs while we’re gone, and keeps…
I thought my outfit was pretty cute yesterday but didn’t get a picture. My black and white striped scoop tee from Ann Taylor, black pencil skirt from Ann Taylor, my wide black belt with the patent buckle… also from Ann Taylor, and my black peeptoe booties from Miss Sixty. Today I dressed half-awake. Had a…
Icky icky yucky rainy day in DC. And I am in desperate need of some new boots. I have my Ros Hommerson “Maryland” black leather boots, but the zipper is busted and I want them an inch shorter in the shaft. I have had them in the trunk of my car for weeks and keep…
Dress – Lauren Ralph Lauren (no longer available)Belt – Ann Taylor (no longer available)Leopard Pumps – Nine West “Madeup” via NordstromBracelet – Lauren by Ralph LaurenNecklace – Random boutique in Rehoboth Beach, elongated with chain bracelet so I could double around throat I am not feeling too well today – stomach really bothering me and…
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…
Happy Veterans Day everyone! A big thanks to all of those who serve and have served in the armed forces. My husband is a veteran – eight years in the Navy. He used to take this day with his dad and best friend – they would go down to the Vietnam Memorial and then go…