I recently visited the DC M.M.LaFleur showroom and tried a lot of their spring and summer offerings. One item I fell for was the O’Hara Blazer in Plaid Sharkskin. A lighter-weight blazer but still full of professionalism and quality construction, this is how to style the boyfriend blazer of 2023 in a sophisticated manner. I… Continue Reading Styling a Boyfriend Blazer: Capsule Wardrobe of Over 21 Looks
As someone who is short (5’3″) and with a large bust (36 F), it’s hard to find wrap dresses that fit. They are often too low-cut, and even more often do not have enough fabric to properly cover my bust area. I’ve become used to safety pins strategically placed inside the dress to hold it… Continue Reading Universal Standard Tiered Twirl Wrap Dress: A Bust-Friendly Wrap Dress
This week it was revealed that Martha Stewart is the cover model for Sports Illustrated’s 2023 swimsuit issue. At 81 years old, she is the oldest cover model for the magazine. And she looks fantastic. I shared the image on my Instagram Stories and while several “hearted” the slide or replied with their positive thoughts,… Continue Reading We All Deserve to Age in Peace
Spring is a season for dresses. From Easter to graduations, baby and bridal showers, spring weddings, and just wanting to let a bit of skin be exposed to air make dresses perfect for this time of year. Dresses are also a great way to incorporate current trends without doing a wardrobe overhaul, and most of… Continue Reading The Best Spring Dresses for 2023: Misses, Petite, and Plus Size Offerings
Weekend Reads #246 Heather Armstrong, a.k.a. Dooce, was real and raw. And we loved her. (Washington Post – gift article) The drug-fueled protest in Dianne Feinstein’s office you haven’t heard about. (Politico) Why Gen Z loves Christian Bale. (The Cut) Common disinfectant wipes expose people to dangerous chemicals, research reveals. (The Guardian) A police chief… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #246
May is flying, I can’t believe I got around to writing about what I wore in April until now! But I think anyone with a student who is heading to the next level of school can relate. My daughter is finishing up middle school and heading to high school so there are so many activities.… Continue Reading What I Wore Recently: Belated April (and a touch of May)
We all know by now I love and regularly write about Colleen Rothschild Beauty. I have used this skincare line since 2016 and my skin has been all the better for it. It has taught me the benefit of sticking to a skincare routine and that time and quality spent on my skin is worth… Continue Reading 6 Beauty Travel Must-Haves with Colleen Rothschild
Hello, summer lovers! The warmer season is coming to an end but one of the best things about summer is that you can wear denim dresses even in winter! Denim is a material that is not only suitable for the summer and spring but it can also be used throughout the whole year. It gives… Continue Reading 40+ Denim Dresses for Summer and Every Style and Size
Weekend Reads 5.6 Who was Jordan Neely? Friends recall ‘sweet kid,’ talented performer killed in subway chokehold. (Gothamist) How to find your people. (Vox) Twenty years after country music canceled the Chicks, they have no regrets: ‘It set us free’. (Los Angeles Times) Study shows the staggering cost of menopause for women in the workforce.… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #245