Clothing is fun, clothing is pretty, but clothing also has history. When I think about this (or share my opinions on the importance of fashion to those who find it superficial) I always think of this scene from The Devil Wears Prada: If you love fashion, it is smart to know the story behind it.… Continue Reading Required Reading: Fashion Books
Blouse – c/o Ann Taylor (no longer online but saw in stores this week)Skirt – Ann Taylor (similar)Necklace – Ann Taylor (similar)Tights – NordstromBooties – Miss Sixty (similar)Silver cuff Tonight Ann Taylor is having an event to celebrate the new concept store in DC, so another Ann outfit! Not too hard, since so much of… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday
Dress – Ann Taylor (not currently available online – similar)Tights – NordstromNecklace – Ann Taylor (similar) Shoes – Miss Sixty (similar)Bag – Brahmin (similar)Trench – DKNY Tonight I am going to an event to celebrate a new Ann Taylor concept shop opening in DC, so you know I HAD to wear my latest Ann Taylor… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Monday
Jacket – Caslon (similar) Tee – Ann Taylor (similar) Jeans – NYDJ Booties – Cole Haan “Air Tailia” Bracelets – Tarnish, UTAC, boutique in Rehoboth Beach Silver hoops I have been having neck and left shoulder pain that radiates down into the center of my left arm. I think it has to do with the… Continue Reading Ann Taylor on a Friday
Tee – LOFTSkirt – Gap (circa 2000 – similar)Booties – Miss Sixty (similar)Bracelets – eBay, random boutique, UTAC, cuff I have owned since ’97 When I left the retail world, I gained weight slowly but steadily. To go from practically walking and climbing ladders for 50-70 hours a week to sitting on my butt for… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday
I cleaned out my purse last weekend and found $80 worth of Nordstrom Rewards. I felt this was a sign so I decided to check out Nordstrom’s sale department. Here’s what I I liked, and what I didn’t like so much: MICHAEL Michael Kors Python Print Skirt (Petite) As you can tell from this post,… Continue Reading Recent Purchases – Nordstrom
Sweater – Banana Republic (similar)Skirt – MICHAEL Michael KorsPumps – Nine West (similar)Necklace – Ann Taylor (similar)Trench – DKNYBag – Sabina (similar)Travel mug – IKEA New skirt! It’s on sale at Nordstrom – this is a 12 Petite. Like it – it’s a bit more scuba-like than ponte, but it has a lining which keeps… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Wednesday
While Emerson did Trick or Treat last year, she was too young to fully understand it. This year… she got it. She was so excited for the whole event – wearing a costume, going from door to door, saying, “Trick or Treat!” and being able to be outside when it’s dark out. Emerson as Tinkerbell… Continue Reading Not Fashion Related – Halloween
Ruffled tank – c/o CAbi Cardigan – Only Mine (similar) Belt – Lauren by Ralph Lauren Skirt – Halogen Shoes – Nine West (similar) Silver cuff Still playing with the new ‘do – I chopped my own straight bangs this weekend (I asked my stylist for sideswept but changed my mind Sunday morning), and today… Continue Reading my Wardrobe today – Tuesday