Weekend Reads Style, like wisdom, gets better with age. (Bazaar) Why do moms tend to manage the household scheduling? (New York Times) After Roe’s repeal, CVS told pharmacists to withhold certain prescriptions. (The New Republic) The liberating power of solo travel and “microfreedoms”. (Jumble & Flow) Newspapers are dying? This digital media veteran launched one anyway.… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #206
Once November arrives, life gets hectic. It can be a whirlwind of buying presents, managing intense schedules, attending events and figuring out what to take and wear and bake for such events, hosting friends and family, the emotional toll of some friends and family, money issues, travel issues, weather issues, and on it goes until… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #79
I’ve said it before, there’s a little Studio 54 hiding in the back of my closet. For years those fun sequined and sparkly pieces collected dust, not having the guts or the lifestyle to let them see the light of day. The older I get, the more I want to wear those pieces and will… Continue Reading What I Wore: Sequins
New Year’s Eve is around the corner. Every year my sister throws an amazing New Year’s Eve bash where sequins are highly recommended. I wore this look last year; not sure yet what sparkly confection from the back of the closet I’ll pull out this year but I’ll be sure to share the outfit on… Continue Reading My Budget-Friendly NYE Makeup Tip
I know, Nordstrom seems to have these big sales all the time, but they’re soooo good! And this one has up to 40% off a lot of things that are useful and versatile and quite chic. This sale ends September 11th, so shop while you can. Bypass the summer stuff, here’s the items you can… Continue Reading Nordstrom Clearance Sale: My Picks
With my last hits and misses post, my friend (and fabulous personal stylist) Rosana said she’d like to see me try out ASOS this season. She’s been having a lot of success with her clients, I trust her style and shopping skills, so I took a look. I’m looking for some weekend summer looks –… Continue Reading Recent Fashion Hits and Misses – ASOS Edition
Forty Days – Forty Items: A Lent Closet Purge This photo has been making the rounds on Facebook and I find it positively terrifying. To see hundreds and hundreds of people share this, like this, comment on this, think it’s a great idea for themselves and their roommates and partners… it’s a clear sign that… Continue Reading Forty Days – Forty Items: The Lent Closet Purge
I bought these two skirts (link and link) from LOFT, and I love them, but I cannot figure out how to style them! Nothing I have seems to look right. (I could use a wardrobe overall to begin with. I feel like I have tons of stuff, and spend too much on clothes all the… Continue Reading Take Charge of Your Closet: Less Shopping, More Style
All my friends are getting married, I have six weddings already that I know I am or will be invited to and I know more are coming. I’m single and haven’t had a boyfriend in two years and on top of that I’m a size 20 while all my friends are tiny. I don’t want… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Plus Size Wedding Guest Dresses