by KC Sledd It’s not easy to be an informed consumer. In fact, it can be downright disheartening, particularly when it comes to something you love. For example, Fashion. I lovingly sketched clothing designs in the margins in my notebooks as a child, I cried when I first touched Chanel, and my mother bought be… Continue Reading Committed to Consciousness – The Case for Ethical Fashion
Sweater: Halogen (plus option) (XL) | Skirt: c/o Talbots (14) | Tights: Commando | Boots: Jessica Simpson (on sale!) | Scarf: Hermès via MYHABIT (similar concept) | Bag: 13″ Tote c/o Dagne Dover I’m a bit of a MYHABIT addict. I find the most amazing pieces at the most amazing prices. Not only that, when… Continue Reading What I Wore: Autumn Brights
I love your capsule wardrobes- I am trying to construct one for myself right now and I find it challenging. I work in a school with a ‘business casual’-type dress expectation, but I teach special education preschoolers. I like to look put-together for work, yet need clothing that will stand up to climbing up slides,… Continue Reading Capsule Wardrobe: Business Casual for a Teacher
Since August, Emerson has wanted to be the Wicked Witch of the West for Halloween. While she loves to dress up like a princess 364 days out of the year, for Halloween she believes it’s only right to be scary or creepy. We got a wreath with fake bones in it for the front door,… Continue Reading Mother-Daughter Wicked Witch Costumes for Halloween
I’ve been saying for a while that I needed to get off my tuchus and sell all the clothes I don’t currently wear. While I may clean out my closet I do have a dirty secret… I have bins and bags full of clothes in my attic (and there were a couple full contractor bags… Continue Reading Shop My Closet – On Poshmark!
Sweater: c/o Foxcroft (Large) | Tee: Amazon (Large) | Jeans: NYDJ (12P) | Boots: L.L. Bean | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban A couple weekends ago I attended the Greenbelt Rhythm and Drum Festival in our town center. Live music from 11am into the evening, they had drums and other instruments for the… Continue Reading What I Wore: Town Festival
Blazer: Vince Camuto (plus option) (14 Regular)| Tee: J. Crew (plus option) (Large) | Jeans: Gap (32 Ankle) | Shoes: Bass (similar) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) I wore this outfit one Saturday as I ran errands, got my nails done, took Emerson to a birthday party, and went out… Continue Reading What I Wore: Cool Mom
I need to find a dress for this fall. I’d like to wear it to my husband’s high school reunion, fifth anniversary dinner, church for Christmas and various holiday house parties. I just had a baby, so I’m carrying an extra 10 pounds and have a large bust. I’m normally a size D, but with… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Holiday Dresses to Flatter a Curvy Figure
We adopted his two dogs when Karl’s dad passed away unexpectedly in November 2008. We already had a dog and a baby on the way, so the house suddenly got crowded. Cindy and Alfie joined our household, and the transition was difficult for us, especially with Cindy. About Our Dog Cindy Cindy was aggressive, would constantly… Continue Reading Bogs Boot Review and Our Dog Cindy