I am always on the look for a pair of boots that fit my large calves, yet still have great style. Like plus-sized clothing, this combination is hard to find. Seems that all boots for larger calves are boring styles or totally tacky and/or dated. A reader told me about Duo, a UK-based company that… Continue Reading Vendor Review – Duo
Hey everyone! Sorry I have been MIA, I had training at work yesterday and no computer time. So this weekend was pretty great – fun events and gorgeous weather. Saturday started with yoga as usual (no pic, black knit herum pants from C.enne C. Couture, white scoop tee from Gap), then ran a few errands… Continue Reading This Weekend
Ultraviolet knit top from Old Navy (thanks to My Fashion Evolution for letting me know about this steal of a top!), dark “The Flirt” jeans from Old Navy, black city boots from Impo, silver cuff and hoops. Hair was washed and conditioned the night before, a bit of Jonathan Silky Dirt while damp and air… Continue Reading Friday: Oct 19, 2007
I am all about searching for a bargain. I have found high quality items at big box retailers, discount stores, thrift stores and eBay. Thing is, nine times out of ten if you buy from a company that prides itself on low prices, you’ll often get quality comparative to that price. Case in point, Newport… Continue Reading You Usually Get What You Pay For
Another terribly foggy day in the Nation’s Capital. Heading north on 295 traffic was stop and go – not because of any issues – just people rubbernecking at fog. I then treated myself to a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks after my ridiculous commute. Black cotton wrap shirt from Ann Taylor, dark denim pencil skirt… Continue Reading Thursday
Ruckus says hello. Ruckus can NOT handle me closing the office door on him when I take my picture (I swear it’s like 10 seconds, hence strange angles and occasional blurry shots) so he usually comes in and makes himself at home on an old blanket I threw ont he floor as a makeshift second… Continue Reading Wednesday
Hi all, writing to you from my new laptop. The other one I have had for almost three years and even the IT guys have decided it was possessed and had to be replaced and stop trying to fix it’s weirdness. New laptop means a busy day – same load of work, but no cookies,… Continue Reading Tuesday
It’s amazing how little decisions – ones that won’t cost more time or money can make a big difference in regard to the environment. On behalf of Blog Action Day, a few ideas that will make tiny changes in your life but big changes for our future… 1. Bring Your Mug to Work Day. Many… Continue Reading Sustainability is Stylish
Black and white cotton kimono-inspired top from H&M, black synthetic camisole from Victoria’s Secret, dark “The Flirt” bootcut jeans from Old Navy, black city boots from Impo, silver hoops and cuff bracelet. Hair was washed and conditioned, a bit of PureOlogy’s Root Lift at roots, Jonathan Silky Dirt at ends and dried fast with a… Continue Reading Monday