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
If you subscribe to my newsletter you already read some of these thoughts in the September Style File. I love Etsy Yes I do I love Etsy How about you? Six years ago, Emerson was born. At Etsy I found stickers to put on her onesies for each month of her first year, a custom… Continue Reading Friday Favorite: Etsy
Dress: Charlie Jade (similar concept in plus size) | Belt: Vintage (similar) | Shoes: Naturalizer c/o ShoeBuy (sold out, available at Amazon) | Bag: Vintage Coach (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) | Earrings: Amazon I mentioned in this post (and on Instagram) that I bought this dress but it was too… Continue Reading What I Wore: Fashion With An Impact
“If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only have one item, what would it be?” At least once a week, folks who are bored at work will ask this annoying question on Facebook. I work at home, and I’m a procrastinator. So I’m usually checking my timeline in the middle of the… Continue Reading Product Review: Urban Decay Ultimate Ozone Multipurpose Primer Lip Pencil
Blazer: c/o Talbots | Tee: Etsy | Necklace: Etsy | Watch: c/o Larsson & Jennings | Jeans: Gap | Shoes: Bass (similar, similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban I love how a blazer can upgrade a basic weekend look of tee shirt and jeans. When I went to Talbots Annapolis Towne Center to exchange my jeans, I… Continue Reading What I Wore: Stripes and Shine
Blazer: Vince Camuto (plus size version) | Tee: Anthropologie (plus size option) | Jeans: c/o Talbots | Shoes: Nine West (lower heel version) | Bag: Hobo (similar) | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) | Necklace: Etsy | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban SSDD: Same Style, Different Day! You know me, blazer, tee, jeans, and pumps are my go-to. Talbots… Continue Reading What I Wore: SSDD
This spring/summer I bought two pairs of cropped (ankle length) pants. One is a pair of skinny black jeans and the other a pair of burgundy tapered slacks. I’ve worn them with flowy tops and sandals or ballerina flats and now I wonder how to style these pants for fall/winter. The colors and material will… Continue Reading How to Style Cropped Pants for Fall and Winter
Karl and I took a little couples’ getaway last month to Columbus and it was just what the doctor ordered. Only a six-hour drive or 1-hour flight from DC, Columbus is a thriving city with plenty to do and see. Their culinary scene is amazing, with so many unique restaurants, food trucks, and talented chefs. … Continue Reading Couple’s Weekend Getaway in Columbus, Ohio