Weekend Reads #238 A high school basketball team had no band. A rival school stepped in. (Washington Post – gift article) Facing a life-threatening pregnancy under Tennessee’s abortion ban. (ProPublica) An aspiration of the American middle class used to be owning a home. Now, even renting an apartment feels impossible. (The Guardian) The cluttered, lively… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #238
I’ve shared many times that the theme of 2023 fashion is Take Up the Space You Deserve. Every trend is about taking up space, from looser fits of jeans to bold hues, slouchy pantsuits to cargo pockets. And unlike previous years where such oversized and bold fashion statements seemed reserved for the young and the… Continue Reading Colorful Pants for Spring for Grown Women: 45+ Stylish Options
Weekend Reads #237 The home-sized hole in the safety net. (Defector) Gavin Newsom announces California is ‘done’ with Walgreens due to abortion pill. (ABC News) FDA sets national mammogram standards to protect women with dense breasts. (Washington Post – gift article) US gun violence makes international students and their parents think twice about studying abroad.… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #237
Are you looking for dressy shoes but aren’t willing to sacrifice comfort or health to look stylish? You’re not alone. Especially since 2020, many of us are looking for chic yet comfy options for footwear, but it’s especially hard to find dressy shoes that fit the bill. Below I will share over 40 dressy flat… Continue Reading Dressy Flat Shoes: 40+ Chic Options
Weekend Reads #236 If you have been looking for Girl Scout cookies, my daughter is a Cadette and offering mail order cookies to be delivered anywhere in the U.S. There have been supply chain issues which is why online selling is late and a few flavors are sold out. So shop early because cookie sales… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #236
I always love Talbots’ Spring New Arrivals. The pretty florals, the crisp chinos, the wearable dresses, the smart footwear, the accessories that are pretty but always with a little something that makes them fun. I was scrolling through Talbots’ March New Arrivals for spring and so many things caught my eye I had to share… Continue Reading Talbots Spring New Arrivals: My Picks
In the past few years, it seems as though every time I have opened Instagram I have seen an ad for THE KIT NYC, a sustainable and size-inclusive fashion brand known for its bold and colorful printed clothing. I liked the company’s ethics, liked that they went up to 3XL, and loved seeing such aspects… Continue Reading THE KIT NYC Review: Colorful, Sustainable, Size-Inclusive, but a Miss
Colorful Printed Breathable Dresses for Grown Women A lot of time when you are searching for breathable dresses in fabrics like linen, cotton, and tencel, they are n neutral colors that are versatile, but can sometimes be more basic than what you’re looking for. It’s hard to find colorful printed breathable dresses; it’s something I… Continue Reading Colorful Printed Breathable Dresses for Grown Women
Weekend Reads How (and why) to stop holding a grudge. (Vox) Pickleball’s latest court? The prison yard. (Washington Post – gift article) In praise of lived-in homes. (Gloria) 5th person confirmed to be cured of HIV. (ABC News) Poor, busy Millennials are doing the midlife crisis differently. (Bloomberg) When I shared three ways to style… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #235