In Swahili, Kidogo Kidogo means “little by little.” And little by little, the cell phone case company Kidogo Kidogo is improving the lives of Tanzanian women. By helping lift the financial barrier that prevents women in Tanzania from having access to mobile technology, Kidogo Kidogo offers stylish cell phone cases with a purpose. Currently, only… Continue Reading Small Business Saturday: Kidogo Kidogo
I love me some Diane von Furstenberg. I think the woman is a total and complete badass. I recently was at a fashion-related event where I overheard two women discussing how Diane became a sell-out, how she’s too into social media, bloggers, and branding and not enough into her craft. I felt like interrupting and… Continue Reading Love this Lady: Diane von Furstenberg
Well it’s Valentine’s Day, I should be writing about love and how to dress yourself in red and pink and make some weird craft incorporating hearts, right? Instead I’m taking the day to share what I’ve been loving lately. Consider it a bit of a Treat Yourself post, with beauty and pampering things I have… Continue Reading What I’m Loving Lately: Winter Pampering
A friend of mine has an extra ticket to Coachella and asked if I want to go. I’ve never been to a music festival in my life, though I do objectively think I like good music. Is it all going to be “kids” and not my scene? What should I wear/pack? We aren’t camping, we… Continue Reading Coachella Fashion Advice for Grown-ass Women
Sweatshirt dress: Leith | Fleece tights: Amazon | Boots: Ros Hommerson | Bag: Rough & Tumble | Coat: Lands’ End (similar) | Gloves: Nordstrom (similar) | Scarf: c/o Her Fashion Box With the weather this frigid, my priority is not to look fun or fashionable at work, just to be warm. My desk is surrounded… Continue Reading What I Wore: Navy and Black
My bridesmaids bullied me into a manicure for my wedding day. I went to the salon just for an updo, but left with Essie Ballet Slippers on my nails. I felt for the manicurist because she was trying to make dry, rough, gnawed nails and cuticles look Wedding Day worthy. That was the last manicure… Continue Reading Little Bits of Luxury: Manicures