Skirt: Etsy | Shirt: Gap (this year’s version) | Bag: c/o Brynn Capella | Earrings: Amazon | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) I love my midi-length Ankara skirt and when I saw this maxi skirt on Etsy I had to have it! If you follow me on Instagram (which you should – more outfits and behind… Continue Reading What I Wore: Maximum Effect
“I will be wanting wear fall long before fall actually happens down here. I really want to wear the “marsala” and “olive” that are on trend, but have been coming up short at my usual places for top pieces. I was hoping for a top I could wear to community meetings (business casual) with dark… Continue Reading How to Wear It: Feeling Fall in a Warm Weather Climate
Last spring, I purchased a navy and white stripe bateau-neck tee from J. Crew (you can see me wearing it here). I bought it on a whim; it was on sale with an additional percentage off. I needed another striped shirt like I needed a hole in my head but I bought it anyway. A… Continue Reading The Search for the Perfect Striped Tee
You all know my love for Gwynnie Bee, but many of you have asked if there is a similar program for those who are smaller than a size 10. Le Tote is also a clothing rental company, but with a different concept. Le Tote helps you curate a box of not just clothing but accessories.… Continue Reading Trying Le Tote: My Experience with the Clothing and Accessory Rental Company
Dress: Karen Kane c/o Gwynnie Bee (standard size, plus size) | Bag: HOBO (similar) | Earrings: Amazon | Bracelet: had forever (similar) | Shoes: Nine West | Lipstick: ‘Justice’ via The Elixery When I stopped by the Gwynnie Bee Inspired By You Tour last month, I had the chance to try on this dress (this… Continue Reading What I Wore: Slither
I just got back from a trip to Europe and ponchos were EVERYWHERE! I never really liked the look before, but this time around I’m actually thinking about getting one. Can you recommend a few styles that might work for more than one season? How do I style it other than over skinny jeans? Which… Continue Reading Mastering the Poncho Trend for Fall
A couple weeks ago, Gwynnie Bee came to DC for a stop on their Inspired By You Tour. This is such a cool concept; Gwynnie Bee connects with members in a city, gives them a chance to check out the upcoming collection, lets the members be models for a day. Gwynnie Bee is awesome for… Continue Reading Gwynnie Bee Inspired By You Tour: The DC Stop
It’s been twenty years since I’ve reported to a classroom on the Tuesday after Labor Day in an outfit carefully chosen ahead of time, but I still associate September with renewal. New classes. New clothes. New pens. New notebooks. And most welcome, a change of season. In September, the weather can reach 75 degrees and… Continue Reading A Life, Replotted: On Renewal
Dress: Vince Camuto (same print in blouse, plus size option) | Shoes: Nine West | Bracelet: Gorjana | Bag: c/o Dagne Dover | Lipstick: ‘Justice’ via The Elixery I wore this dress last Thursday to work and my mom came into DC to have lunch with me. We sat outside at a cafe enjoying the… Continue Reading Dagne Dover Legend Tote in Dagne Blue