I spend Thanksgiving at my mom’s house each year. We have a great assortment of friends and family who attend, usually 10-16 folks. There is no dress code, but I believe one should dress nicely for a dinner like this to show appreciation and respect to the hostess. I also like layers so I can… Continue Reading My Wardrobe on Thanksgiving
In my previous life, I was a retail gal. I worked my way up from a part-time manager in training while I was in college, to being a personal shopper, store manager and eventually a visual merchandiser. Having a past in apparel retail will affect you for the rest of your life – for some,… Continue Reading Practicing What I Preach
Every woman is different, and every woman’s wardrobe is different. However we are upon an amazing season of fashion where there are SO many fabulous versatile items en vogue. I keep telling women, NOW is the time to stock up on wardrobe essentials and that special little “something” that brings YOU to your wardrobe. Whether… Continue Reading Five Items to Add to your Wardrobe This Season
Black Knit Moto Jacket – Gap (no longer available online but you may find in their stores in black or gray)Black Ponte Dress with Exposed Back Zipper – LOFT (no longer available online which is a shame because I LOVE LOVE LOVE this dress!)Belt – Ann Taylor (bought a couple years ago)Black Patent Mary Janes… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Tuesday
Dress – Muse (last year) Tights – Nordstrom Booties – Miss Sixty Necklace – Ann Taylor (no longer available) Nope, that’s not my bra shining through the dress – dress is black ponte with a black lining and underneath is a black bra. In the 30 seconds I allot each morning for the photo,… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Monday
It’s great living in the DC area – access to amazing FREE museums, living within an hour of three major airports, one of the best concert venues in the country (I love you 9:30 Club!), all the convenience and options of a major city, yet close proximity to the ocean, the bay, wineries, and farmland.… Continue Reading Review – Hobo International Sample Sale
Saturday morning, my mom and I headed to Annapolis, Maryland for the Hobo International sample sale. I love Hobo bags, and was excited that this event was relatively near to where I live. We had a great time (and will show you my haul in the next post). What I wore: Black and white striped… Continue Reading My Wardrobe This Weekend Nov 22, 2010
The day after my previous post about Nordstrom, I was contacted by their Corporate Communications department via email and then by telephone. Today Chris from Nordstrom and I had a lovely call during my lunch hour and I have more insight concerning the change in shipping styles and policies for the company. Before, if the… Continue Reading A Nordstrom Update
You dig our version of a safety gate? We got some fancy-dancy highly rated baby gate before Emerson was born, and before we finished the remodel. Once we installed this banister we realized it doesn’t work. My faux Wassily chair fits in there perfectly, keeps the dogs from going upstairs while we’re gone, and keeps… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Friday