Happy Veterans Day everyone! A big thanks to all of those who serve and have served in the armed forces. My husband is a veteran – eight years in the Navy. He used to take this day with his dad and best friend – they would go down to the Vietnam Memorial and then go… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday
I often get emails and comments about how I don’t know how it is to be a stay at home parent, what it is like to be the parent of multiples. That my posts about fashion, style, and quality wardrobe pieces aren’t realistic for a woman with that profession and lifestyle. And yes, you’re right,… Continue Reading If You’re Not Going to Listen to Me…
When I was in high school, I had a friend named PJ. PJ moved to the area in the middle of high school and brought with him a whole new world of music, literature, and art. Before I met PJ, my music knowledge and experience was pretty limited; whatever played on the Top 40 stations… Continue Reading Concert Review: Jónsi
As previously mentioned, I went to my sister’s on Saturday night. Casual affair, good food, good company. Striped sweater dress – Ann Taylor LOFT (no longer available online)Jeans – Ann Taylor LOFTShoes – Me Too (no longer available)Necklace – Ann Taylor (no longer available) I got a comment and an email about which jeans these… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Saturday
Only in the 40s here in the DC area, and the ground is still wet and mushy from yesterday’s rain. Coat – Lands End (they don’t seem to make this one any more, but my mom has this one which is a very similar cut and length)Scarf – Banana Republic (no longer available)Sweater – Ann… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Friday
I didn’t feel like a lot of makeup this morning. It was raining cats and dogs (still is) and it was dark and cold. I tried to compensate with a cheery orange scarf… Striped Sweater Dress – Ann Taylor LOFT (no longer online)Necklace and Bracelets – Ann Taylor (no longer available)Silk Scarf – Banana Republic… Continue Reading My Wardrobe Today – Thursday
I was slow to get on to the quality leather goods train. I worked for five years for Express, and so during that time I seemed to buy a new bag every month when they gave us 55% off. When I lived with my sister, our apartment’s hallway was decorated with my purse collection. Cow… Continue Reading Ode to my Hobo International Wallet
According to the CDC, the average American woman is just under 5’4” and weighs almost 165 pounds. Funny how most fashion “advice” we receive from shopping magazines and Web sites seem to be geared towards women who are over 5’5” and a size 6 or smaller. This season is about the skinny jean! Pair them… Continue Reading Source Documents
Clothes are never a frivolity: they always mean something. – James Laver Dress codes don’t exist to force everyone to look alike. They aren’t around to remove all creativity from your wardrobe. They are there to help people dress properly for situations. One dresses appropriately for a situation not to squelch his own sartorial voice,… Continue Reading Showing Respect